2024 Reflections

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Joan Schnieber

It’s been a quiet year on the farm. My little herd of 11 Jacob sheep are healthy and content. Isabelle and Ivan turn 17 in April. They are showing their age yet continue to enjoy each day. Isabelle is so sweet and demands extra sweet feed as the others will push her away. Of course I’ll accommodate her wishes. Ivan still hold his own. No one messes with him, not even Charlie the pig.

Our fleeces almost sold out again this year. We will be participating in the NJ Fibershed Barn Crawl in May. We will be announcing dates soon.

The sun is coming up now so I must get moving before there’s a revolt in the barn.

Happy New Year to all!

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Shearing Day- 17 April 2024

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Joan Schnieber

Shearing day is always a busy day. This year we only have 11 sheep so hopefully things go well.

We have a new shearer this year I met last at the GSSB Sheep Festival.

Fleeces will be for sale for $18/ pound. Most fleeces weigh between 3-5 pounds skirted. Reserve your fleece today.

Fleeces will be available at this year’s Fibershed Barn Crawl at Jenny Jump Farm on 27 -28 April. 2024.

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NJ Fibershed 2024 Barn Crawl is coming back to Jenny Jump Farm – April 27 & 28, 2024

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Joan Schnieber

Save the date for another fun weekend of fiber and sheep. We are proud to be hosting another fun weekend for the fiber enthusiasts.

Check out their website for more details. Hope to you!

https://njfibershed.com/event/barn-crawl-2024-day-1/

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High Fashion Comes to Jenny Jump Farm

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Joan Schnieber

We had the privilege of hosting a fashion photo shoot for an upcoming designer, Jackson Johnson of Jackson Johnson Designs. The weather was horrible but the whole the whole crew was amazing to work with.

Their theme was taken from the Netflix series The Witcher. I had to look it up since I’ve never heard of it. They wanted primitive and we delivered. Can’t wait to see their photos.

Isabelle gets in the limelight.
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Fall Festivities – New York Sheep & Wool

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Joan Schnieber

All ready for this coming weekend. The Jacob Sheep Conservancy booth is located outside the Breeds display barn (27A). Stop by to say hello and to get your fiber fix.

Jacob Fleece
Jacob Roving
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Skirting Fleeces

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Joan Schnieber

We are having the best weather to skirt fleeces outside. I’ve skirted two fleeces so far. I love to get my hands on them as they tell a year long story in my sheep’s life. You can monitor the animals health by the quality of wool. Is it soft, springy and uniform? Or is it course, brittle, matted or full of vegetative matter? Lucky for me her fleece is beautiful.

Ava’s 2023 Fleece Sample washed
Full fleece in the grease.

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Shearing Day Fun and Fiber

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Joan Schnieber

Our shearing went off without a hitch. Many thanks to our shearer Kevin Hickman of Maryland for a wonderful job done. A special thank you to friends Ian and Abigail Croft for helping with the sheep and fleeces.

Naked sheep, oh my.
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NJ Fibershed Barn Crawl 2023

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Joan Schnieber

Many thanks to all the people who came to the barn crawl last weekend. Especially thankful for the wonderful vendors, demonstrators and volunteers.

Hope’s Treasure’s
Middle Brook Fiberworks
Hand spun Poncho from Heavens Gate Farm
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Breaking News! Shearing Day is now scheduled for May 16, 2023

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Joan Schnieber

Just a quick note we moved shearing day to May 16. Sorry for the inconvenience but had to find a new shearer. Updates will be posted soon.

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Date Change – Shearing Day May 7, 2023 at Jenny Jump Farm

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Joan Schnieber

Shearing day is set for May 7, 2023. We have a new shearer this year who came highly recommended. Reserve your fleece or stop by to enjoy the event. Space limited so please contact me if you are interested.

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