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Greetings from Hidden Springs Farms
Posted 8/1/2011 9:41pm by Karen Wortman .
Greetings from a HOT & HUMID Hidden Springs Farms,
Yes, we know it is summer. And yes, we know that we live in the south and should expect this. But, being hot and sweaty at 6:00 am is NOT fun. Luckily, it is August which means we are getting closer to fall. We hope that you are all doing fun things to stay cool. Swimming pools, running through the sprinkler, relaxing in the shade with a cool glass of iced tea?
We have a new word on the farm: "Pigified". Getting Pigified is what happens when you enter the Pig Pen to feed them. Oh yes, we have 3 little pigs: Porkchop, Hambone, and Wilbur. They won't be staying with us long. Just until they are big enough to go into the freezer. I thought they were cute when they arrived as newly weaned piglets. Now a month later, they have more then doubled their weight and basically rush me anytime I enter the pen to give them more feed. Honestly, it freaks me out. Has anyone seen "Silence of the Lambs". I will give them credit. They are smart. They have figured out that I bring goat's milk to them after I finish milking the last doe. As soon as they see Olivia go back into the pasture, they stand at the gate doing that piggy yell until I bring it to them. Tyler thought they were "cool" until he got PIGIFIED! They rub their muddy noses all over you. I think they are trying to figure out if they can eat me.......yuck
I think I will stick with the goats and calves. They are much more fun. We are busy with milking for another month or so. The girls have settled in nicely to the routine. Gwendolyn is a true professional. I open the gate, she walks to the stand, jumps up and enjoys her grain while I milk her. The other girls require a bit more convincing (which means I have to lead them to the stand), but over all, it is a relaxing time. Here's Gwendolyn standing pretty
Clarabell and Josie are getting bigger and boy do they know when it is bottle time. I can hear them Moo-ing for me as soon as I head over to the barn. They are very sweet and oh, so pretty. They are eating grain now (actually, they prefer the goat chow and the nannies like the calve chow...go figure) I should wean them soon, they still seem like babies to me. We love to watch them graze in the evening. I am sure that they are the prettiest little calves around!
We are still at the farmer's market each Saturday. We've seen a lot of you there. If you haven't been, please join us. We have so many vendors this year and lots and lots of wonderful produce, meats, and milk....
We will be at the Christmas Sampler this year! We will have our soaps, lotions, lip balms, dried herbal products, and more. I know its early to be telling you but its hard to get into the Sampler as a vendor so we're extra excited to have been invited.
And finally, a quick recipe for Homemade Chicken Salad. I made this on Sunday using EVERYTHING (except the nuts) from either our farm or another Robertson County Farmer. All I can say is AWESOME!!
2 Cups Roasted Chicken chopped into bite-sized pieces
1/2 Cup grapes sliced in half
1/4 Cup chopped onion
1/4 Cup sliced almonds
2 TB chopped fresh parlsey
1 TB chopped fresh dill
1/2 ts. curry powder
1/2 Cup Homemade Mayo
Salt & Pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients. Serve on fresh bread or on a bed of lettuce with fresh tomatoes.
As always, we appreciate your support and friendship. Have a great August!
The Staff of Hidden Springs Farms
Yes, we know it is summer. And yes, we know that we live in the south and should expect this. But, being hot and sweaty at 6:00 am is NOT fun. Luckily, it is August which means we are getting closer to fall. We hope that you are all doing fun things to stay cool. Swimming pools, running through the sprinkler, relaxing in the shade with a cool glass of iced tea?
We have a new word on the farm: "Pigified". Getting Pigified is what happens when you enter the Pig Pen to feed them. Oh yes, we have 3 little pigs: Porkchop, Hambone, and Wilbur. They won't be staying with us long. Just until they are big enough to go into the freezer. I thought they were cute when they arrived as newly weaned piglets. Now a month later, they have more then doubled their weight and basically rush me anytime I enter the pen to give them more feed. Honestly, it freaks me out. Has anyone seen "Silence of the Lambs". I will give them credit. They are smart. They have figured out that I bring goat's milk to them after I finish milking the last doe. As soon as they see Olivia go back into the pasture, they stand at the gate doing that piggy yell until I bring it to them. Tyler thought they were "cool" until he got PIGIFIED! They rub their muddy noses all over you. I think they are trying to figure out if they can eat me.......yuck
I think I will stick with the goats and calves. They are much more fun. We are busy with milking for another month or so. The girls have settled in nicely to the routine. Gwendolyn is a true professional. I open the gate, she walks to the stand, jumps up and enjoys her grain while I milk her. The other girls require a bit more convincing (which means I have to lead them to the stand), but over all, it is a relaxing time. Here's Gwendolyn standing pretty
Clarabell and Josie are getting bigger and boy do they know when it is bottle time. I can hear them Moo-ing for me as soon as I head over to the barn. They are very sweet and oh, so pretty. They are eating grain now (actually, they prefer the goat chow and the nannies like the calve chow...go figure) I should wean them soon, they still seem like babies to me. We love to watch them graze in the evening. I am sure that they are the prettiest little calves around!
We are still at the farmer's market each Saturday. We've seen a lot of you there. If you haven't been, please join us. We have so many vendors this year and lots and lots of wonderful produce, meats, and milk....
We will be at the Christmas Sampler this year! We will have our soaps, lotions, lip balms, dried herbal products, and more. I know its early to be telling you but its hard to get into the Sampler as a vendor so we're extra excited to have been invited.
And finally, a quick recipe for Homemade Chicken Salad. I made this on Sunday using EVERYTHING (except the nuts) from either our farm or another Robertson County Farmer. All I can say is AWESOME!!
2 Cups Roasted Chicken chopped into bite-sized pieces
1/2 Cup grapes sliced in half
1/4 Cup chopped onion
1/4 Cup sliced almonds
2 TB chopped fresh parlsey
1 TB chopped fresh dill
1/2 ts. curry powder
1/2 Cup Homemade Mayo
Salt & Pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients. Serve on fresh bread or on a bed of lettuce with fresh tomatoes.
As always, we appreciate your support and friendship. Have a great August!
The Staff of Hidden Springs Farms
3 Comments »
allpopular said,
Farming is a good profession but in my opinion it should be of plants, trees, grains, milk or wool not to hurt any animal. How can we enjoy a new year with the curs of any animal. I would suggest to cook with milk, dry fruits, vegetables, spices and nuts. Why to kill any animal while there are so many yummy flavors we can cook without killing anyone.
allpopular said,
Farming is a good profession but in my opinion it should be of plants, trees, grains, milk or wool not to hurt any animal. How can we enjoy a new year with the curs of any animal. I would suggest to cook with milk, dry fruits, vegetables, spices and nuts. Why to kill any animal while there are so many yummy flavors we can cook without killing anyone.
albon aleckson said,
I tried this and it was the best salad i have ever tasted!!cookware