Tag Archives: Sheep

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.

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Winter Fades to Spring at Jenny Jump Farm

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Joan Schnieber

It has been another rough winter on the farm. Many of my four legged kids are getting long in the tooth including me. The month of February and March were very cold with a lot of snow and ice. The youngest … Continue reading →

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Fall – Time For Sheep & Fiber Festivals

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Joan Schnieber

Cooler weather and the change of seasons makes me think of knitted wooly things. I start to think of knitting and weaving woolen garments. Here are a few photos of fall and wooly things.

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Naked Sheep, Oh My! Shearing Day March 30, 2013

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Joan Schnieber

It’s that time of year again when the sheep will be getting their annual hair cut. Shearing Day is set for March 30, 2013. Our favorite shearer Tom Horton will be back again to work his magic. As always friends … Continue reading →

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Too hot to handle

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Joan Schnieber

The lazy days of summer are upon us. The temperatures have been hovering over 90 degrees for several days and will stay there for the next week. I have a hard time sitting still normally but I am learning to … Continue reading →

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Easton Farmers Market

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Joan Schnieber

I had the privilege to participate in another sheep to shawl demonstration held last Saturday at the Easton Farmer’s Market. It is the oldest open aired farmers market in the US since 1752.  The vendors produce was amazing. I plan on going back … 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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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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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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