Cricket Creek Farm is now posting on Instagram. Follow us to see the most fun pictures of the farm throughout the day. Here is the link: http://instagram.com/cricketcreekfarm I am new to Instagram and am getting the hang of it right away, it is easy to use – don’t be intimidated. If you are new to it …
The cool and crisp weather makes my time outside with the cows even more precious. I haven’t been going out to see them as often as I was when the days were warmer and the light was longer. But I savor my limited time with them, and like to sit and connect with a couple …
On Friday Matthew spent some time seeding onf the dairy pastures. Seeding on the cold weather is called frost seeding and the alternating freeze and thaw of the ground helps draw the seeds into the earth. Seeding in a field where the cows are grazing allows the hoof action (walking around) of the cows to …
Topher and the farm apprentices have been feeding the cows inside at night, but outside during the day. The cows are able to graze a little bit, but are also eating hay (in the form of baleage) out in the pasture. This is a great way to encourage the cows to be outside, add organic …
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This week we had a visit from an apprentice applicant who speaks American Sign Language and was able to teach Topher these important signs! Cow… Pig… and Chicken… share these with your friends!