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Greetings For Hidden Springs Farms
Posted 9/3/2011 10:33pm by Karen Wortman .
Greetings From Hidden Springs Farms,
August really seemed to fly by and we are already into September. I was hoping that September would bring cooler weather, but we are not off to a cooler start yet. The forecast looks promising for next week, but we will see how that goes.
There is so much happening on the farm these days. First, here's the piglet update: Well, they aren't piglets anymore. They stop being cute after the 1st week of having them. A gallon of fresh goat's milk everyday, all leftovers and garden scraps, and 150 lb of hog feed a week, and these guys are well on their way to the butcher. They absolutely LOVE the goat's milk and basically run in circles for watermelon, apple peels, or tomatoes. And, apparently there is nothing finer then a good mud bath if you are a pig. I told Ken that I will fatten them up for 30 more days and then they are taking their final drive. I can't WAIT for October to get here.
We will have 1 pig for sale. If you are interested in putting some fresh pork in your freezer, let me know and I will send you details.
I've sold all of my little bucklings from this year's kids. It is always hard to see the little ones go, but I can't keep them all. I kept the 3 doelings: Lillie, Zoie, and Tye-Dye. They will be future milkers for us. It is almost time for romance at Hidden Springs Farms. Isabell and Olivia will be spending time with Roo, our buck, starting in October. So we will be expecting our first kids in late Feb. or early March. Gwendolyn and Gracie will visit Roo next and then Daisy will be last. I just weaned her two boys and am milking her so I want to take advantage of having at least 1 doe in milk for awhile longer.
Clarabell and Joise, our little dairy heifers, are doing awesome. Oh I do love these girls. They are still on the bottle and love to get their necks and heads scratched. I know I will have to wean them one day, but right now I am enjoying being a cow mom.
I know it is still a bit early to think about Thanksgiving, but here's a nice picture of our turkeys. You can reserve one for your Thanksgiving table starting now. These guys will take their final drive to our Bowling Green process on November 22nd. You can't get much fresher then that! If you are interested in a Turkey, let me know and I will get you all of the details.
I went to Shade Tree Farm & Orchard today and picked up some fabulous apples! I love to get apples local. The taste is wonderful. I picked up a 1/2 bushel and tomorrow I am going to make some apple pie filling for the freezer and do a bit of dehydrating. We love snacking on dried apples. If you are looking for a place to take the family, visit Shade Tree Farm and Orchard. Their website is www.head2thefarm.com They have a great little store on the property with all kinds of local items. And, tell Sarah and Tommy I said "hi". Oh and if anyone is bored tomorrow, I have an extra knife or two and lots of apples to peel.
We hope that everyone enjoys their long Labor Day weekend. It's a great time to get together with friends and family. We are going to spend some time putting in our fall garden. Lettuce, spinach, radishes, cabbage, and peas are part of the plan. And, don't forget, the Robertson County Farmer's Market will be open again starting September 10th from 8:30 until noon.
I will leave you with this picture.....I think you will agree, it is a wonderful view to wake up to each morning!
Come for a Visit!
The Staff of Hidden Springs Farms
August really seemed to fly by and we are already into September. I was hoping that September would bring cooler weather, but we are not off to a cooler start yet. The forecast looks promising for next week, but we will see how that goes.
There is so much happening on the farm these days. First, here's the piglet update: Well, they aren't piglets anymore. They stop being cute after the 1st week of having them. A gallon of fresh goat's milk everyday, all leftovers and garden scraps, and 150 lb of hog feed a week, and these guys are well on their way to the butcher. They absolutely LOVE the goat's milk and basically run in circles for watermelon, apple peels, or tomatoes. And, apparently there is nothing finer then a good mud bath if you are a pig. I told Ken that I will fatten them up for 30 more days and then they are taking their final drive. I can't WAIT for October to get here.
We will have 1 pig for sale. If you are interested in putting some fresh pork in your freezer, let me know and I will send you details.
I've sold all of my little bucklings from this year's kids. It is always hard to see the little ones go, but I can't keep them all. I kept the 3 doelings: Lillie, Zoie, and Tye-Dye. They will be future milkers for us. It is almost time for romance at Hidden Springs Farms. Isabell and Olivia will be spending time with Roo, our buck, starting in October. So we will be expecting our first kids in late Feb. or early March. Gwendolyn and Gracie will visit Roo next and then Daisy will be last. I just weaned her two boys and am milking her so I want to take advantage of having at least 1 doe in milk for awhile longer.
Clarabell and Joise, our little dairy heifers, are doing awesome. Oh I do love these girls. They are still on the bottle and love to get their necks and heads scratched. I know I will have to wean them one day, but right now I am enjoying being a cow mom.
I know it is still a bit early to think about Thanksgiving, but here's a nice picture of our turkeys. You can reserve one for your Thanksgiving table starting now. These guys will take their final drive to our Bowling Green process on November 22nd. You can't get much fresher then that! If you are interested in a Turkey, let me know and I will get you all of the details.
I went to Shade Tree Farm & Orchard today and picked up some fabulous apples! I love to get apples local. The taste is wonderful. I picked up a 1/2 bushel and tomorrow I am going to make some apple pie filling for the freezer and do a bit of dehydrating. We love snacking on dried apples. If you are looking for a place to take the family, visit Shade Tree Farm and Orchard. Their website is www.head2thefarm.com They have a great little store on the property with all kinds of local items. And, tell Sarah and Tommy I said "hi". Oh and if anyone is bored tomorrow, I have an extra knife or two and lots of apples to peel.
We hope that everyone enjoys their long Labor Day weekend. It's a great time to get together with friends and family. We are going to spend some time putting in our fall garden. Lettuce, spinach, radishes, cabbage, and peas are part of the plan. And, don't forget, the Robertson County Farmer's Market will be open again starting September 10th from 8:30 until noon.
I will leave you with this picture.....I think you will agree, it is a wonderful view to wake up to each morning!
Come for a Visit!
The Staff of Hidden Springs Farms
What you are doing on your farm is exactly what I hope to accomplish on my small farm in the future, and after meeting you and perusing your website, I am most definitely inspired!
Keep up the great work!
What you are doing on your farm is exactly what I hope to accomplish on my small farm in the future, and after meeting you and perusing your website, I am most definitely inspired!
Keep up the great work!