Dusk advanced. Yet I still hoped to till our main veggie garden prior to rains predicted to start at midnight and continue for a few days. Lights on, a self-coaching voice prompting me to “stay alert”, “look for big rocks”, I startled and backed off on the throttle. My mind took in a bright white […]
Stories from the Farm
Introducing Tic, Tac & Toe
June 14, 2009 – 4:55 pm
The first piglets were born last week. (June 2nd for those counting) It is very exciting, now that the nervous stage is over. While the litter was surprisingly small, Mama Doodle seems to be doing well at rearing these little piglets thus far. It is her (and our) first litter of piglets. They are so […]
Piglets, Plants, and Lattes on the Hoof
June 10, 2009 – 10:07 pm
A lot has happened on GMG Farm in the past two weeks! After many days of anticipation, Doodle gave birth to her first litter of piglets. It was a small litter, and we are excited to welcome the three piglets, Tic, Tac, and Toe, to the farm! Doodle is doing a great job nursing and […]
Thank You Pigs
May 19, 2009 – 9:22 pm
Today we had to say goodbye to two pigs, Revere and Drum. They had done their job here on our farm and will now provide healthy food for many people. People say you shouldn’t name animals that you are raising for meat, it makes it too hard. But on our farm, name or no name, […]
Chicks have Arrived!
May 1, 2009 – 9:41 pm
Baby chicks are so very fluffy and cute. Round balls of down with the tiniest wings starting to form. Our first batch of chicks arrived this week and the barn is full of “cheep, cheep”. They have a zest for life and are dashing to and fro. Even at this young (3 days old) age, […]
Kids on the Farm
April 5, 2009 – 9:27 am
Last week, we had enthusiastic visitors and farm helpers. Lou and Ella helped feed all the animals, clean their stalls, carry water, collect & package eggs and of course, admire our goats, chickens and pigs. Early on, Lou noted, “We have to do our work first, then maybe we can play.” What a work ethic, […]
Nice View
April 2, 2009 – 12:43 pm
The other day, as our chickens were out scratching in the dirt that had emerged from months under the snow. This New Hampshire Red hen took a moment to enjoy the view of the expanded pond. We did a major expansion of our little tiny pond due to the fact that we have an artesian […]
Belly Rubs
April 1, 2009 – 6:42 pm
If you want to make a pig happy, just rub their belly. If they are standing when you start, they will start to lean against you, indicating their happiness. You can almost feel them relaxing. Since Doodle has been back, we’ve been trying to make sure she feels loved especially since she and the Redcoats […]
Adopt -a- Goat
March 27, 2009 – 10:16 am
We didn’t realize that animal adoptions would be part of our farming/tourism business, but why not. Some kids adopt endangered species, but Lou wanted a goat, a dairy goat. After observing our goat herd for several days and much deliberation, Lou decided he would adopt Ingrid, a LaMancha goat. Deciding everyone’s responsibility in this adoption […]
Napping in the Sun
March 24, 2009 – 3:12 pm
Even the pigs can’t resist a nap in the sun as it warms up. While some parts of the country are already into the warm, flowering days of spring, here in central Vermont spring is a bit slower to arrive. But spring has arrived. This year much of our snow is already melted and the […]