Bushels of CUTE!!!

Well, it's been a while since I've updated, but I have some fun photos to share, so finally got myself organized today to post them.  So many exciting things happening on the farm these days!

 The rooster out with his ladies in the pasture, often crowing for all he's worth.

 Here is my trusty, and VERY helpful helper, Lucy, filling the chickens' water buckets.

Sol is much less helpful, but what he lacks in usefulness, he more than makes up for in cuteness! :)
 

My work crew in the pasture with our 'equipment'.  We're getting to be a well-oiled machine. Sometimes. haha.

 That red bale you see is covered in 400 beautiful roses.  We were intrigued to be part of a project with local artist, Becka Viau titled, "Agrarian Monuments" which uses round bales decorated with fresh flowers.  Check out the website; there's even an interview with Wilson on there.  It made for a great toy for the layer hens.  You can see the rooster and some of the ladies checking it out in the picture.

 Now you've come to the porcine section of the blog.  This little guy allowed us to take his picture on day one, nearly a week ago and I swear they've already doubled in size.

 

 Here are a few of the piglets out in the pasture.  They love running through the grass!

 If they like the grass, they LOVE the mud.  Their rooting instinct is so strong!  Their first reaction when they get outside is to root up some dirt, grass, mud, etc.  Those little snouts are STRONG and built for digging!

 I put this picture in to show the proud Momma, but also to give you some perspective on how small they are.  See them behind her in the grass? 

The last exciting news on the farm is that the layer hens have finally begun laying eggs!!  Well, one, two days in a row, but still!  Egg CSA coming soon!

As you can see, we're in the middle of a bustling season here, but loving every minute of it! (well, most minutes for sure. )

Thanks for stopping by!

-Sally

2014 CSA Registration!

It's Chicken CSA Registration time!! 

 Two whole chickens, ready for your oven, or your freezer.

                                     Pictured is a package of 2 breasts, 2 tenderloins, a pkg of 2 legs and a pkg of 2 wings.

We’re starting nearly a month earlier than last year and hope to have twice as many CSA members. One share is 1 chicken, every two weeks, over 18 weeks this summer (for a total of 9 chickens).   

Pick up time will be on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00-5:30pm, alternating weekly between Ch’town/S’side.

Pick up Locations will be:
 In Charlottetown: TBA, starting June 3^rd*
In Summerside: in the parking lot of Summerside Presbyterian Church, starting June 10^th*.

*note: the CSA will be taking two weeks off on July 29th and August 5^th.

As per last year, we are aiming for an average of 6.5lb chickens each week, and although that may vary, we will do our very best to ensure that you get the full value over the season.  At $3.85/lb, for 9 weeks, this year’s share is $225.  That includes 9 fresh, organic, pastured chickens, vacuum packed, neck inside.  Sally will send reminder emails and maintain a newsletter of farm updates, recipes and ideas and members are welcome to the farm anytime.   The price for non-CSA members is $4.20/lb and does not include delivery.

Chickens may also be ordered cut up (2 breasts, 2 tenderloins, 2 legs, 2 wings, each vac.packed) for $5/bird.
Or, cut in half, for $2/bird.


1 chicken share 2014:  $ 225

 

 This is the face they made when I said, "How do you feel about the chicken CSA?"  

Want in!?!  Yes, I thought so!  Email me at sallywb@gmail.com and I'll send you a registration form asap.
 

Membership is due by March 29^th.  All forms returned by that date will receive one free cut-up (value $5) during the season.

 Can't wait to hear from you!

-Sally, Mark and Co. 

 Sol's favorite part of the chicken is the leg bone!

Chicken CSA Registration time!

It's Chicken CSA Registration time!! 

 Two whole chickens, ready for your oven, or your freezer.

                                     Pictured is a package of 2 breasts, 2 tenderloins, a pkg of 2 legs and a pkg of 2 wings.

We’re starting nearly a month earlier than last year and hope to have twice as many CSA members. One share is 1 chicken, every two weeks, over 18 weeks this summer (for a total of 9 chickens).   

Pick up time will be on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00-5:30pm, alternating weekly between Ch’town/S’side.

Pick up Locations will be:
 In Charlottetown: TBA, starting June 3^rd*
In Summerside: in the parking lot of Summerside Presbyterian Church, starting June 10^th*.

*note: the CSA will be taking two weeks off on July 29th and August 5^th.

As per last year, we are aiming for an average of 6.5lb chickens each week, and although that may vary, we will do our very best to ensure that you get the full value over the season.  At $3.85/lb, for 9 weeks, this year’s share is $225.  That includes 9 fresh, organic, pastured chickens, vacuum packed, neck inside.  Sally will send reminder emails and maintain a newsletter of farm updates, recipes and ideas and members are welcome to the farm anytime.   The price for non-CSA members is $4.20/lb and does not include delivery.

Chickens may also be ordered cut up (2 breasts, 2 tenderloins, 2 legs, 2 wings, each vac.packed) for $5/bird.
Or, cut in half, for $2/bird.



1 chicken share 2014:  $ 225

 

 This is the face they made when I said, "How do you feel about the chicken CSA?"  

Want in!?!  Yes, I thought so!  Email me at sallywb@gmail.com and I'll send you a registration form asap.
 

Membership is due by March 29^th.  All forms returned by that date will receive one free cut-up (value $5) during the season.

 Can't wait to hear from you!

-Sally, Mark and Co. 

 Sol's favorite part of the chicken is the leg bone!