Lambs & plants

The newest addition to the flock (5 days old in this photo)

On April 4th, an adorable white-fleeced ram was born to Raindrop!  He's really frisky and has been having so much fun scampering through the tall grass and the dandelions.  Since he arrived, we've really been able to see how much the other, older lambs have grown - they look huge in comparison!

Enjoying some fresh grass

We use rotational grazing with our sheep, so their pen moves every so often to cover new ground.  They're currently enjoying the lush grass in our plum orchard, and they seem to particularly enjoy the dandelions.

Although the animals have been keeping us busy, we've also been getting a lot of work done with our veggies...

Farmer Micah inspects the tomato plants. 

We plant our tomato seeds in flat trays and then transplant the seedlings into 4-inch pots.  After they've had some time to sprout in the warm room in the white barn, they're moved over to the propagation house, where they'll grow a bit more before being planted in our greenhouses.

Sprouted peas ready for planting 

Before planting peas, we sprout them - the peas are placed in trays and then covered with damp burlap overnight.  They went into the ground several days ago - so much progress is being made for the Summer Session!

Newborn lambs

Here's a short video from this morning of the newborn lambs.  My sister-in-law Alina and her two kiddos were able to come greet the lambs today as well, so they have had quite a warm reception so far! :)

Twin lambs on the first day of Spring!

Early this morning, Maya gave birth to an absolutely adorable set of twin lambs - what a perfect way to usher in the Spring season!  

These baby girls are so sweet and have beautiful jet-black wool (their papa is chocolate brown).  Although it was quite rainy out when they arrived, their little family is now tucked safely away underneath the big brown shed to weather out the windstorms and rainstorms.  Both lambs have been nursing and toddling around a bit, and Maya is a very attentive mother.  We're so thrilled by these new additions!

Happy Spring, everyone! :)