Category Archives: Sheep

Update from the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Joan Schnieber

I can’t believe another  Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival is over. It was great seeing old friends and to meeting new friends. The pictures say it all. Can’t wait until next year. Hope to see you there next year.   … Continue reading →

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Losing Old Friends – A Tribute to Ginger and Haycock Aubrey

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Joan Schnieber

January has been a hard month on the farm. I lost two of my oldest friends, Haycock Aubrey and Ginger. It was not unexpected but still it is hard to accept. The first was  Aubrey, my Jacob ram. He was … Continue reading →

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Young Farm Visitors Learn About Wool and Sheep

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Joan Schnieber

One cool thing about having a blog is I get requests for a farm visits. Recently I had a family from Morris County visit to learn about sheep and wool for a school project. The little girl Ali is in … Continue reading →

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Ides of March (Almost) – Shearing Day March 10, 2012

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Joan Schnieber

Jenny Jump Farm is planning our sheep shearing day for March 10, 2012 starting at 9 AM. Our shearer Tom Horton will be back again for another year. He is amazing to watch. If you would like to watch or help … Continue reading →

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