STAPLES FARM

Update on how our Nofence virtual fence system is working with our sheep. #NofenceMoments

Yesterday, Julie and I brought home three female donkeys (called Jennies) that we plan to use as guard animals for our sheep. All three are pregnant, and as we were loading them, one of the helpers joked that I should hurry home before one of them gave birth in the trailer. When I checked them at 6:30 this morning, it was obvious that one was about to foal. Around 9:00 am, the foal was born and greeted by our dark brown donkey’s excited braying, as if she was announcing the news across the farm. Within minutes, the newborn stood up and began to nurse. As expected, the mother is very protective, so we still don’t know if the foal is a Jenny or a Jack. Over the next few days, we’ll put halters on the donkeys and move them into a paddock with an electric fence. Our goal is to have them out with the sheep before the flock grazes the field at the back of the farm. -Leo

Busy Evening At The Farm

Last night my piglets enjoyed a little watermelon treat. This litter has been attempted to graze since birth. Now they are very much enjoying exploring their paddock and all the yummy things to munch on. -Andi