Author: Amy Wheeler

Mom/Caregiver, epic girlfriend, D&D player, science/history nerd. I'm a retired Massage Therapist and currently study Crystal Healing, Meditation, and Spiritual Guidance. I'm practicing beading crystal necklaces so I may sell them, & I find healing making crystal grids, trusting intuitive guidance, and being in nature. Raising St. Croix & Katahdin Hair Sheep for breeding stock & market; Raising Chickens for Eggs; Gardening for vegetables, fruits & herbs; Preserving the Harvest; Making Natural Remedies; Hunting, Fishing & Foraging; Wilderness Survival.

Breeding Season Ended

Today the rams came out of their breeding groups and all got to go into their horse stall, with old tires on the floor, to re-acquaint themselves without killing each other. They will probably stay in there 3-4 days, or until they seem to be mellowed out and getting along again. Their llama is awaiting … Continue reading Breeding Season Ended

We Survived the Fires

Labor Day, Sept 7th 2020 we were forecast with a very rare and unusual storm system that brought strong winds from the Northeast. This is typical of winter storms in our area, but never early autumn. As a preface to this storm, we had been without significant rainfall since July. Grass was brown, many trees … Continue reading We Survived the Fires

Breeding has Begun!!!

My 10 year old daughter, Morgan, and I sorted all the sheep into their breeding groups today! We have 4 groups total. Made a slight change or two but for the most part similar to my last post. 9 ewes will be having Commercial Katahdin lambs, 5 ewes the potential for Registered Katahdin lambs, and … Continue reading Breeding has Begun!!!

Sad News

We have had another loss on the farm. This one was shocking! Our newest ram, Ginkgo, broke his neck just before breeding season starts this week. I have looked long and hard for some Bennett breeding in a St Croix ram, found it, and was really excited to see how the lambs were this next … Continue reading Sad News

Garden harvests!

We accidentally let the zucchini get too big so they will make Zucchini bread, oh darn haha. The cucumbers are coming on strong but the zillions of tomatoes are still green as green can be. We have First Lady tomatoes but even they took a break to stay green. Onions look to be of good … Continue reading Garden harvests!