03/16/2026
4 Days Until Spring on the Farm!
Our Spring Farm Prep Countdown continues as we get the farm ready for warmer days ahead.
Today’s focus: Deep Cleaning the Shelters.
During the winter months, many of our animals spend more time in their shelters and barns to stay warm and protected from the weather. By spring, those spaces are definitely ready for a full refresh.
When the weather improves, we take the opportunity to strip shelters completely, removing bedding, old nesting materials, and anything the animals may have dragged inside over the winter. From there we scrub and clean the floors, improve ventilation, and set up fly prevention and traps to help keep everyone comfortable as temperatures rise.
This is especially important in our pig shelters, where our pigs love to build impressive winter nests by dragging in bedding, hay, and just about anything else they can find. Needless to say, they aren’t always thrilled when we come in to clean things up during the colder months!
Fun farm fact: most of our animals won’t go to the bathroom inside their shelters. They prefer to step outside and take care of business elsewhere. Except for one species (we’re looking at you, goats).
A clean environment helps keep animals healthy, comfortable, and ready for the busy spring season ahead.
Stay tuned tomorrow for Day 3 of our Spring Farm Prep Countdown!