Crescent Moon Livestock

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Crescent Moon Livestock

Hi, I’m a young female livestock farmer raising sheep for meat and fiber, and grazing a few cattle.

I got my start showing sheep in 4-H and have loved livestock ever since. My small operation is growing as I work toward my dream of farming full time.

08/28/2026

Some mornings just don’t go the way you planned. 😂
Tank and Dude, our two rams, escaped their little paddock sometime last night. I finally got them back in, fixed the fence, and got it electrified again… only to watch them walk right through it like they didn’t feel a thing. 🤦‍♀️ So, they’re spending the day in the barn because I just didn’t have time to keep putting them back in.

That’s farm life. Sometimes your outfit gets changed because it’s covered in dirt before heading 45 minutes to your office job. Sometimes breakfast gets packed to eat when you get to work. And sometimes the morning takes a little longer than expected.

Are there rough days? Absolutely. Would I change anything? Not a chance. ❤️

Because when you love what you do, even the messy, exhausting, unpredictable days are worth it. 🐑❤️

08/26/2026

After moving sheep around tonight, I went to check on the cows. Lu was not impressed when I pulled out my phone for pictures 😂 Calf watch has officially started, and Lu is definitely looking uncomfortable.
She is our only bred cow this year since Donna didn’t breed back last year. Thankfully, calf watch shouldn’t be too long! 🐄

08/22/2026

The sheep love to keep me on my toes. 😂🐑
I went out this morning to check on everyone before heading off to my full-time job—the job that’s helping make it possible for me to have my farm full-time someday. ❤️

And what do I find when I get to the pasture? Sheep OUT of their mini paddocks, all commingled, and casually climbing on the round bales like they own the place. 🤦‍♀️

It didn’t take long to figure out what happened. One of the boys (2 rams + 1 wether) got spooked, ran straight through the electronet, flattened it, and in the process disconnected the solar fence charger from the ground. So the charger was happily ON… but the fence was definitely NOT hot. 🙃

I was exasperated, but honestly, I was also relieved. At least this time it wasn’t a me mess-up—like forgetting to turn the charger back on. (I’ve done that more times than I’d like to admit. 😂)

Thankfully, sheep are highly food motivated. A little feed and everyone marched right back where they belonged, and I still made it to work on time.

Just another morning on the farm. Never a dull moment! 🐑😂

08/19/2026

A great way to wrap up the day—heading out with Loki to check the pasture regrowth and see how the hay fields are doing. 🌱
Happy to report that 2nd cut has officially started, the grass is growing well, and Loki was not a menace to society while walking through the fields. 😂🐾

A good day on the farm! 🚜🌾

08/15/2026

The three ewe lambs who had been staying in the barn to keep them from getting sunburned are finally back out on pasture with the rest of the ewes! 🐑💚
I wish I could have captured a video of just how happy everyone was—not only the three lambs, who immediately started running and jumping, but also the other ewes who were clearly thrilled to have their friends back. I will never get tired of watching livestock get so excited when they’re turned onto fresh pasture or simply let back out to graze.
The lambs had also become extremely good at escaping their pens in the barn, so I have to admit it’s a relief to have them back outside where they actually want to be! 😂
Happy sheep, happy farmer, and a much quieter barn! 🌱🐑

08/12/2026

The fair may be over, but we’re not quite back to everyone being on the regular schedule yet! 🐑
The four market lambs are spending a little extra time in the barn after getting shorn—and, of course, Tank is staying with them because apparently being separated from Mac is simply unacceptable. 😂

The barn time is mostly for sun protection while their wool grows back enough to protect their skin. This is a pretty normal part of summer shearing, giving freshly shorn sheep a little extra protection while their wool grows back. By the end of the week, they should be ready to head back out to pasture with the rest of the animals.

08/10/2026

Thursday night’s costume class was just the beginning of a long, busy, and incredibly rewarding show week at the Addison County Fair!
Friday was the open show, and it was a busy one. Between Landon, Lillian, and me, we had eight sheep headed into the show ring, including four market lambs. On top of showing sheep, Landon also competed in the garden tractor pulls. Saturday was a little quieter, with the kids showing only in the youth sheep show, which gave us some time to relax, enjoy the fair, and get everything ready to head home.
It may have been a very long week, but I was so happy to be back in the show ring with my livestock. After everything that has kept me from showing as much as I would have liked, being back out there meant a lot.
And I absolutely could not have done it without the kids, their parents, and my mom. From helping get livestock ready, to getting everyone where they needed to be, to supporting us throughout the week, they were a huge part of making it all happen. I don’t think I could ever thank them enough!
Here’s how we finished out the week: 🐑 Lillian
• Novice Knowledge Quiz Award — highest score on the sheep knowledge quiz
• 4th Youth Show — Market Lamb, Mara
• 6th Open Show — Market Lamb, Mara
🐑 Landon
• Most Improved Shepherd Award
• 3rd Youth Show — Market Lamb, Mac
• 5th Open Show — Market Lamb, Mac
• 1st & 5th Place — Garden Tractor Pulls
🐑 My Open Show Results
• River — 1st & Champion Market Lamb
• Rain — 3rd Market Lamb
• Teeter — 1st Aged Ewe & Champion Katahdin Ewe
• Tot — 1st Yearling Ewe & Reserve Champion Ewe
• Tate — 1st Ewe Lamb
• Tank — 1st & Champion Katahdin Ram, and Supreme Ram of the Show
• 1st — Daughter/Dam
• 1st & Champion — Flock

Winning Supreme Ram of the Show with Tank and taking Champion Market Lamb with River were especially huge accomplishments for me. Not only have I been working around an injury that has limited me, but these are animals that were bred and owned here. They didn’t receive a lot of grain, yet they went into the ring looking amazing. Seeing that hard work and breeding pay off was incredibly rewarding.
I’m so proud of everything the kids accomplished, too. Watching them learn, compete, gain confidence, and earn recognition of their own is one of the best parts of this whole experience. The future of the flock isn’t just about the sheep—it’s about mentoring the next generation of showmen and giving them the opportunity to learn and grow.
It was a long week, but it was a good one. I’m already looking forward to seeing what the next year brings for the flock, the kids, and the show ring. ❤️🐑

08/07/2026

Even in the middle of fair week, there’s always time for a little fun! 🐑🎡 While we haven’t officially started showing sheep yet, the kids got to take part in the annual costume class by the cow barns. I had completely forgotten to tell their mom about it, but they pulled together the cutest costumes for both kids and lambs just in time! ❤️
🤠 Lillian and Tank dressed up as a cowgirl and her rodeo lamb. Their story mentioned mutton busting, so it was pretty fitting that they won the “Most Likely to Steal Our Hearts” award. 🏆💕

🦌 Landon dressed as a hunter who, instead of coming home with a big buck, came home with a fawn—Mac! Mac had plenty to say about it too, earning them the “Most Talkative” award. 😂🐑

I’m so glad the kids got to participate. It’s always such a fun tradition and a great chance for everyone to relax and enjoy the fair before (or after) the excitement of the show ring.

🐏 Tomorrow is show day for all the sheep exhibitors! Stay tuned for plenty of pictures from the show! 📸💚

08/05/2026

The first day of the Addison County Fair is in the books! 🐑💚

I’m so glad to be back showing livestock this year. One of my favorite parts of fair week is getting to share my passion for agriculture and talk with people about livestock.

If you’re coming to the fair, stop by the sheep tent (just past the horse barns)! We have something happening every day:

🐐 Wednesday: Goat Show at 12:00 PM & Sheep Shearing Demo at 2:00 PM

🐑 Thursday: Sheep Shearing Demo at 2:00 PM & Wool Lead Line afterward

🏆 Friday: Open Sheep Show at 10:00 AM

🌟 Saturday: Youth Sheep Show at 10:00 AM

I’d love to answer any questions you have—county fairs are one of my favorite places to help educate the public about agriculture. Hope to see you at the fair!

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Orwell, VT

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http://crescentmoonlivestock.com/

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