Category Archives: Jacob Sheep

Jenny Jump Farm Tour Because We “Felt” Like It

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Joan Schnieber

This past weekend we had planned a farm tour and demonstration for a group of Cub Scouts from Ridgewood, NJ. I have learned knowing you audience is crucial in creating a fun experience. Besides meeting the animals I had to think of a project that what … Continue reading →

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Reconnecting with the Earth – Fiber Craft Studio Festival

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Joan Schnieber

Fiber Craft Studio Festival June 3, 2012 “Today, more than ever, the crafts have the mission to reconnect the human being to the Earth and her substances, bring healing to the senses and soul, and foster the creative capacities of … Continue reading →

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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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Conversations From the Skirting Table

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Joan Schnieber

The spring in New Jersey has been unseasonably warm and dry making the job of skirting fleeces and enjoyable experience. I was very fortunate to get a head start on skirting process when the sheep were shorn in March. With the help … Continue reading →

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2012 Shearing Day a Huge Success at Jenny Jump Farm

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Joan Schnieber

We had the best shearing day since I can remember. The weather was warm, sunny and I had so many good friends to help manage the many activities that happen in a two-hour time frame. The first task is to catch the … Continue reading →

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Shear Delight – Shearing Day is Almost Here! March 10, 2012

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Joan Schnieber

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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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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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The Good, Bad and Ugly in Today’s World – Update

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Joan Schnieber

Update: December 25th. No one has seen Nadia since deer season opened on December 2. There is always hope. If she is still alive it looks like she may always be the wild sheep of Kutztown, PA. She is a … Continue reading →

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Max has a job.

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Joan Schnieber

Now the fiber shows and weekend spinning demonstrations are over, it’s time to ready the animals and the farm for the long winter. The main challenge I have is to change the horses diet to include additional beet pulp and hay … Continue reading →

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