Cider Mill Farm

06/13/2026

Hope this info helps other shepherds if they find themselves in a similar situation!

So this one was a difficult birth. The ewe wasn’t dilated enough and the lamb’s head was too big to get through and there was not a finger’s width of room to reach in through the vaginal opening to help try and maneuver the head out. Really bad trifecta. Luckily I had read weeks’ ago in some sheep literature I was leafing through (as you do), that in cases like this, you can try reaching in through the a**l ca**l, cup your hand behind the lamb’s head and push the head out from behind. Well let me tell you…Snickers yelled bloody murder (who wouldn’t) but after 3 or 4 tries, the lamb’s head slid out and I was then able to pull the lamb out easily by her two front hooves. So luckily the ending was happy when it could have been much worse! Mama Snickers had a beautiful big ewe lamb Tuesday around 6pm named Dolly! Thank you Emily Simon for your help and support!

06/12/2026

Born on Cider Mill Farm this past Tuesday morning- no muss no fuss! Meet Dusty and Mama Sugar! Dusty is a Border Leicester x Dorper cross. Oops! And he’s dang darn cute!! Look at those looooooong legs!

06/06/2026

A look at the Pollinator Garden on the farm in early June. So many butterflies!

06/04/2026

A second set of Dorper twins was born this week! Another Ewe and Ram lamb! I had to pull both twins because they each had a bent leg stuck behind Mana’s pelvis impeding delivery. A first for me, and I wasn’t sure I could get them out in time, but Mama, babies and this shepherd made it through!

06/01/2026

We had our first set of Dorper lambs born on the farm today! A ram lamb first, and about 30 minutes later, a ewe lamb! Everyone is doing great and Mama Twix is handling it all like a trooper- she is being a great Mama to these cuties!

05/13/2026

A look at the Medicinal Herb Beds at the farm! All dried herbs will be posted on the farm’s Etsy site. https://cidermillfarm.etsy.com

04/17/2026

April on the farm! The Pollinator Garden we planted in 2021.

01/10/2026

Hey Friends of the farm! How are you braving through these dreary and cold winter months? Me? While I impatiently wait for spring lambing on the farm to hurry up and begin, I’ve taught myself a new craft - earring making! I have LOTS more to post, but that will take a few more days. In the meantime, please check out my pierced earring selection in the farm’s Etsy shop - all are one-of-a-kind designs handcrafted by me. While waiting for Spring… Lol. Thanks for looking!

This Dangle & Drop Earrings item is sold by CiderMillFarm. Ships from Markham, VA. Listed on Jan 10, 2026

12/05/2025

It’s a snowy cold day here on the farm. The fire is going and what am I doing??? Knitting of course! And drinking hot cocoa. I love retirement 🤣. As of today (drum roll), all of my neck-warmer scarves, cowls and shawls have been posted in the farm’s Etsy shop! Just in time for holiday gift giving (hint hint!). Thank you Friends for supporting the farm and my small Etsy business, Cider Mill Farm!!! Happy holidays to everyone!

This Shawls & Wraps item is sold by CiderMillFarm. Ships from Markham, VA. Listed on Dec 2, 2025

11/28/2025

Friends- Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families and loved ones! As many of you know, I love to knit, and for the past year or so I’ve been knitting scarves for my Etsy shop. I’m happy to report that most of my long scarves have now been posted! Just in time for holiday gift giving (hint hint!). Cowls and neck warmers are in the process of being finished up and posted so stay tuned for that announcement in the next week. Thank you for supporting the farm and my small Etsy business, Cider Mill Farm.

This Scarves item is sold by CiderMillFarm. Ships from Markham, VA. Listed on Nov 19, 2025