Lamb is my favorite protein. It’s hard to beat grilled lamb chops, and I really love doing lamb kabobs alongside tzatziki, kalamata olives, and tomatoes.
But raising lambs is another matter.
On the positive side, sheep are easy to handle, they don’t test fences, they come when you call, they are prolific propagators, and they complement our other livestock.
However, keeping them alive is a constant battle.
September 2023 vol. 3 When it rains it pours, and this summer has showered us with its fair share of challenges. Ironically, just as a few welcome rain showers gave us a brief respite from the heat, we hit what we hope is the final snag in our string of “rainy” issues. Our home air
This weekend I finally finished processing the deer I took at the end of December. You would think, with over a thousand pounds of meat in the freezer, that I wouldn’t need to hunt for more – and you’d be right. I don’t NEED more meat. Truth be told, I love venison! It has a very deep and rich flavor that I relish.
