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A Day in the Farm Life
Farm life mostly consists of routine, and one of the most routine expectations is that something out of the ordinary is going to happen when you least expect it. Puppies are usually born when you’re just getting ready for bed, … Continue reading
Bearing Crosses
We love heritage breeds. We’ve raised other more “modern” breeds but they simply do not thrive living outdoors meandering like heritage breeds do. Side by side, in the same conditions eating the same food, heritage grow better, are happier, … Continue reading
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Prancing Piggies
Even though we’ve had them around for years, I am always amazed by these little critters. They come out ready to take on the world. These guys are just three days old. It’s a busy time on the farm … Continue reading
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Malcolm
AKA “Mal”, taking a break from playing Frisbee and making sure that nobody else can play without him.
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Of Huffs and Puffs and Blown Down Little Pig Houses
It’s pretty much a yearly ritual around here when I’m building new pig shelters; every late fall to early winter. In the warmer months shelter doesn’t matter as much. They, like I, like to be in the outdoors. Even with a shelter available … Continue reading
Posted in Farm Life, Pastured Pork
Tagged freecycle, pigs, recycle, shelter, simple living
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Easter Halupkies
Forget the chocolate – that’s my kind of Easter Basket! We’ve been busy on and off the farm. Wife Steph had Vitrectomy surgery from which she is recovering nicely but going crazy from boredom because she can’t do anything other … Continue reading
Nature’s Candy
It’s spring which means that the days are getting longer, things are starting to warm up, and sap is starting to run. Here in the northeast it’s normal to see tree taps in maple trees all over the place from … Continue reading
Pigriculture
When we first moved here about 11 years ago, we came with the intention of farming our new little 14 acre plot. We were younger and much greener, never having the opportunity to spread beyond back yard animals and a garden, so it didn’t take … Continue reading
Posted in Farm Life, Food, Land, Pastured Pork, Uncategorized
Tagged Farm Life, gardening, naturally raised, Pastured Pork, permaculture
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Contentment is a Well Trained Dog
And an easily trained dog is sheer bliss. In my experience there is a certain personality in a dog that makes training easy. This in-bred temperament combined with people socialization from an early age is the difference between having a friend/helper … Continue reading
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Tagged CT Goldens, Dog Training, Family Dogs, Game Dogs, Golden Retrievers, Hunting Dogs, outdoors, Training Goldens
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Updating the Website
Just a note to let everyone know that we’ve updated the website just a bit, and have plans for future enhancements. First of all, you can now access this page directly at http://www.tomcovafarm.com. We have also linked up our page … Continue reading
Posted in Golden Retriever, Pastured Pork, Uncategorized
Tagged Family Dog, farm, Farm Life, Game Dog, Golden Retrievers, Pastured Pork, pigs, Pork
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