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Baskerty Willows, Finnsheep, and farm fresh chicken & duck eggs!

Join me on Sunday, June 21st, 2026 from 11-4pm in a hands on poultry processing workshop! Learn how to use the Whatcom C...
06/11/2026

Join me on Sunday, June 21st, 2026 from 11-4pm in a hands on poultry processing workshop!

Learn how to use the Whatcom Conservation Districts rental equipment and how to raise and process your own meat birds as a homesteader or small/micro farmer.

I'm Kaisha, the owner of Hedgerow Willows flock & farm and professional poultry processor for 10 years, Urban homesteader for 15, and microfarmer for the last six. I have a passion for teaching others and encouraging others to grow right where they're planted, and this workshop helps those who are ready to begin growing their own meat birds in the PNW get started.

There's definitely a bottleneck for the small micro farmer and or homesteader between growing the birds and the dirty work of processing them. Whether being squeamish about killing, or just not liking the process, there's not many people out there who are processing 10 to 25 birds for the homesteader and small farmer. If you want to grow your own meat, I think it's a great idea to know how to process on your own so you can grow the best quality in your own backyard.

We'll talk about feed, challenges, brooding, and I'll walk you through the process of harvesting your birds from start to finish. We will kill birds, pluck them, eviscerate them, and package them.

You're welcome to be an observer or participate after in the process from start to finish after signing a waiver.

If you'd like to sign up for our poultry processing workshop. It's just $25! You are welcome to purchase one of the fresh processed birds for $6 a pound at the workshop.

I look forward to seeing you there and sharing my knowledge and skills to encourage you to continue another facet of your homestead journey.

Space is limited! Sign up today

https://www.hedgerowwillows.com/sheep-shop/p/poultry-processing-workshop


06/09/2026

We're working on creating a balance here of all the things I am passionate about.

Sometimes the sheep get out and eat the willow. It's a bit crazy making at times.

But then.....my willow grew to thick, to big, to much! So, let's meld the two.

With a mentor's encouragement, I released the krakens, I mean sheep into the willow patch.

They wasted no time eating it down to the nubbins.

It was a fingernail chewing couple of weeks as I watched anxiously for buds to reappear.

Then life got busy and I forgot about it for a moment.

Today walking through and look at the beautiful growth. While it's little it's mighty and hopefully come February we will have more slender sticks available.

It's all a learning process! Experiment, experiment, experiment.

Some professions practice their job 5 days a week. Farmers are literally taking an entire season to learn and grow and adjust.

It's a job that requires patience, diligence and nuance.

And yet I wouldn't have it any other way.

Egg abundance! We are doing our best to keep the farm stand stocked for you. Thursday afternoon and Sunday morning rest...
05/25/2026

Egg abundance!

We are doing our best to keep the farm stand stocked for you.

Thursday afternoon and Sunday morning restock of chicken and duck eggs.

Please note I am a single woman, mother, and caregiver on this farm running it mostly solo.

If we don't hit a restock or update social media. I apologize.

Thank you for your support!

This lovely meat share came from Yes, I raise sheep. Yes, I butcher for meat. Yes, I sell lamb shares. And that is not ...
05/19/2026

This lovely meat share came from

Yes, I raise sheep. Yes, I butcher for meat. Yes, I sell lamb shares. And that is not the primary part of my business. I am a Willow and Homestead dairy operation. I breed my sheep for dairy production within a breed that I love.

Finnsheep are absolutely a triple purpose animal. And meat is last on my list of things I'm breeding for.

That means when I get lamb it's maybe 30 lb a year.

And I have the privilege of supporting my fellow shepherds.

I'm so excited to try these Basque beans and lamb shanks.

Thanks!

Farming isn't always fun or easy and seems to be a struggle of knowing how to do enough of everything to mitigate emerge...
05/12/2026

Farming isn't always fun or easy and seems to be a struggle of knowing how to do enough of everything to mitigate emergencies.

Water, electric, sewage, nutrition, and so much more.

The best thing about needing to play dress up in the trades is the appreciation for skilled contractors and the confidence building using heavy equipment.

Keep learning!!

Today I began the new fencing project over at a friends 8 acre property. In exchange for helping them install perimeter ...
05/11/2026

Today I began the new fencing project over at a friends 8 acre property. In exchange for helping them install perimeter pasture fencing I am able to graze this season and hopefully next.

Our cull sheep, a.k.a our lamb shares and future hides will share our friends goat pastures this season.

This will help extend our limited pasture space at our home farm, wean the lambs and receive more milk, and keep our clock happier and healthier.

Being able to partner with other farms in the community or acreage is a huge boon.

I hope that enjoys their new fencing as much as we will.

We are more than just a willow farm. Hedgerow Willows flock & farm was founded with the idea of providing access to bask...
05/09/2026

We are more than just a willow farm.

Hedgerow Willows flock & farm was founded with the idea of providing access to basketry Willow for people who take classes but can't find, grow, or source material. It was a struggle that I had in my weaving journey.

That said, my 20-year apprenticeship in farming and small homesteading has been more of a well-rounded instead of a singular focus.

I find that that is making it a little bit challenging to stay focused on just Willow here.

That said, I have 15 years of experience in homegrown meat products. Rabbits and Cornish cross chickens are where I started, and now we've added sheep.

Rabbits and sheep benefit from using the Willow as a fodder crop. A really great balance so long as the rabbits stay out of the willow during the primary growing season.

Cornish cross meat chickens benefit from the shade. The Willows offer later in the season as we tractor them along the edges to fertilize the pasture, clean up the bugs, and grow meat for ourselves.

One of my main passions is educating anybody who is interested, And sometimes even those who are not, in sustainability and homesteading production on a small scale.

With a great community, you can provide 80% of your food in the Pacific Northwest.

Homesteading doesn't have to be a solo journey. Dig into that community aspect. Find one thing that you can sell off your farm that the community needs and use that for bartering if you're not interested in running a business.

On June 21st I'll be hosting a processing workshop where these beautiful Cornish cross will be butchered here on the farm.

If you are interested in learning how to process your own chickens, but you're concerned about doing it on your own. Come on out and enjoy an afternoon learning your next homestead skill.

I'll show you how to use the conservation district of Whatcom county's rental equipment. And you can buy a farm fresh chicken after participating in the process if you'd like.

We have 15 slots available in this Homestead workshop.

Sign up today!



Neither egg is better or worse than the other. Duck eggs and chicken eggs have their place at your table. Here's a reall...
05/08/2026

Neither egg is better or worse than the other. Duck eggs and chicken eggs have their place at your table. Here's a really cool nutritional value difference between the two.

Sometimes people who have chicken egg allergies can tolerate duck eggs.

Stop by our farm and pick up chicken or duck eggs today in our self-serve Farmstand!

Duck eggs are definitely a seasonal treat

May is the perfect time to start adding seasonal delights to your table. Tender asparagus spears, fresh herbs, and rich ...
05/08/2026

May is the perfect time to start adding seasonal delights to your table. Tender asparagus spears, fresh herbs, and rich duck eggs come together in a simple meal that celebrates the best of spring in the Pacific Northwest. The creamy yolks of farm-fresh duck eggs pair beautifully with the crisp bite of asparagus, creating a dish that feels both rustic and elegant — perfect for slow weekend breakfasts and garden brunches.

Head over to our website and discover more delicious ways to use our eggs today!

https://www.hedgerowwillows.com/recipes-from-the-farm/fried-duck-eggs-amp-asparagus

original recipe adapted from Jane Scotter and photo is Photograph: Kate Whitaker/The Observer

Playing in the willow today and I had a friend join me. Meet cashmere, aka cashie. She is out catbassodor. It's been a r...
05/08/2026

Playing in the willow today and I had a friend join me.

Meet cashmere, aka cashie. She is out catbassodor.

It's been a rough week, a rough few months actually. Maybe even a rocky few years.

I sat in the willow and had a melt down as I realized I would need to cancel my willow trip next week.

My first time at the PNW Basketry Guild event, surrounded by willow and weaving enthusiasts and I need to cancel it due to unexpected family needs and changes.

I'm pretty heart broken. And I know the needs of today are temporary and hopefully there will be next year.
.... this kitty, and the new growth with its promises of a vibrant tomorrow are holding me solid.

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98248

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Sunday 10am - 7pm

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