Summer Happenings at Bobolink Farm

Growth

Suddenly, it is mid-summer, well past time for our "June" newsletter. Change can be agonizingly slow, yet at times things are transformed seemingly in an instant. It's challenging to keep up with everything that needs to be done at this time of year, but we are grateful to keep busy during the pandemic.
Happy Summer!
Carol & Bruce

The past two months have largely centered on grass. The sheep have been enjoying new pastures every day, and we have been haying, to provide their winter feed. Haying depends on maintaining often-finicky equipment. Here, Bruce and Catherine tune up a new used rake that makes wider rows that are more efficient to bale.

Haying also depends on the weather, of course. We were lucky to have had a long stretch of sunny and dry weather in June to get a lot in. Recent unsettled weather has made it more difficult, but we should finish first cut this weekend (a few showers notwithstanding!). We deeply appreciate the many neighbors who let us use their fields, for hay and for pasture.

Critter Corner

Late spring and early summer brought the arrival of a few critters we hadn't seen here, including a bear (frequently sighted throughout the area this year) in a far corner of the main field and a green heron at the pond. This snapping turtle tried to cross the road a few times, but was discouraged by Bruce and various passers-by; we're not sure where she ended up! Over the past week a wood duck and her ducklings have been on the pond.

Recipes & Ideas: Grilling

I've been meaning to try kebabs on the grill. Boneless lamb roasts are perfect for cutting up, marinating, skewering, and grilling. There are countless recipes on the internet; here's one that looks good from the Runaway Apricot blog. If you have a preferred kebab recipe, please share! (Thanks to Hank for this photo--not kebabs, but a great grilling shot!)

Pre-Orders for Whole or Half Lambs

The next batch of animals will be processed toward the end of August. You can reserve now a whole lamb ($9/lb, hanging weight) or a half lamb ($11/lb, hanging weight); they will be approximately 40-45 lbs.

We currently have a limited supply of cuts (roasts, boneless roasts, and ground mutton), as well as this season's maple syrup. Porch-side pick-up!

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