Tag: Digby County

A Broody Hen at Briden Farm

The Old Grey Hen Sitting On Eggs

One of the nice things about Spring is that it’s the time of birth, and rebirth. It gives us hope! Hope for those who are born, hope for the future, and hope for rebirth after that! 

Perhaps that’s why when we see the first Spring Robin, or a Butterfly, or a Broody Hen sitting on a clutch of Eggs on Her Nest. During the 3 Weeks the Hen sits on her nest, she undergoes a real transformation! Then, when her eggs hatch, and She emerges from her place of refuge and brings new life with Her! It might not be a complete Resurrection, but anyone who has witnessed the miracle of birth, or rebirth, knows it really is a miracle! 

Our “Old Grey Hen”, pictured above is doing just that! We soon hope to bring You photos of Her little ball of joy as the Chicks emerge and find their place in their brand new World! Here at Briden Farm! 

A Hard Dog’s Night

A Hard Dog’s Night

Clever Title, isn’t it? See what I did there!? 

After a long week of hard work, a rainy weekend is welcome and we’re using the time to take some well deserved rest and relaxation, curled up in our blankets, watching Movies, and catching up on our rest, after a Hard Dog’s Night! Holly, our Golden Retriever / Nova Scotia Duck Toller (Little River Dog) works hard ad plays hard, and deserves a good rest too! 

Do You need rest and relaxation? Come spend some time with Us at Briden Farm! Leave Your fears behind and come embrace the fun at Briden Farm, where the tea is always on and the coffee is not far behind! 

Expanding Our Woodland Pastures

Hauling Cages For Fencing

Today we’re working to move nine loads of 9 old mink cages toward the back of our Pasture area. These cages will be used to make fencing for our Nigerian Dwarf Goats and Berkshire Tamworth Hogs. 

The kind of exciting thing about this is, up till now, we’ve been turning all the previous little rotational pastures, averaging around 1000-1500 sq ft each, into garden plots. This new area will be the first actual woodland area that may get turned into a forage and pasture feed area. 

It’s also getting me to Wonder, where next! The area beyond the current pasture area is where the old hay field was, or is, and it needs to be rejuvenated. However, across from the current pastures is a possibility as it is thicker an would make a good goat and pig pasture. However, it’s probably also where I can get the most accessible firewood. The other possible area is right up hill of our house, which used to be gardens, and is also the easiest to get electric fencing setup on, which is also likely our next go to! 

As always, we invite you to leave your fears behind and come embrace the fun at Briden Farm, where the Tea is always on, and the Coffee is not far behind! 

Moving Our Pigs At Briden Farm

Pigs at Briden Farm

This is our first time having Pigs, and we weren’t sure what to expect! I jokingly say that this whole thing is just my act of rebellion! See, while I’ve always sort of felt an affinity to Goats and Pigs! (Hey, I heard that!) . My Dad would never let me have either as he had bad experiences with both. He had one, for a very short time, an old Nanny Goat, named Pandora! I think the name it’s self should has given him a clue! Anyway, that’s a story for another day! 

Dad always thought Pigs were to complicated, and had to many  diseases, and yet talking to those who currently have pigs they seem to really enjoy them! So we got Pigs…

One thing I’d heard many people, who are both pro and con on pigs, say is how difficult they can be to move! Especially if you’re doing rotational pasturing. Which is of course what we’re doing. So, yesterday when we moved them from pasture two, to pasture four, I thought it might be good if we tried to video the whole ordeal! Thankfully it went quite well! 

If You’d like more information on our pigs, or other goings on, here at Briden Farm, give us a call 902-907-0770 or come for a visit. 

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