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<![CDATA[Helder-Herdwyck Farm - Happenings]]>Sat, 15 Apr 2023 09:56:10 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[Turkey Reservations are due!]]>Fri, 24 Aug 2018 02:11:45 GMThttp://helderherdwyckfarm.com/happenings/turkey-reservations-are-dueHelder Herdwyck Farm has the best, healthiest, most delicious, pastured, non-GMO supplemented Holiday Turkeys growing for you right now, in the Heart of the Helderbergs! Raising 25 this season, we only have a few left, so reserve yours now. We will raise yours to the size you need for your Thanksgiving and/or Christmas dinners.
$25 deposit. Discounted price for pre-orders.
Get your order form for these, and our other exceptional meats, here:
http://helderherdwyckfarm.com/turkeys.html
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]]><![CDATA[Pre-Order Deadline extended!]]>Fri, 20 Apr 2018 15:53:42 GMThttp://helderherdwyckfarm.com/happenings/pre-order-deadline-extendedDue to Spring dragging her heals arriving this year, we are postponing our chick and turkey poult orders! What's this mean?

For those who haven't yet, there's still time to pre-order your roasting/grilling chickens and Holiday Turkeys!

Get forms for all our bulk meat orders HERE.]]><![CDATA[Come Skii or Snow Shoe!]]>Wed, 14 Mar 2018 20:43:40 GMThttp://helderherdwyckfarm.com/happenings/come-skii-or-snow-shoeNEW!! Tired of being shut in with the snow? Bring your X-Country Skis and Snow-shoes to Helder Herdwyck Farm and enjoy our resting meadows and whispering woods! Fun for the whole family!

Maps provided, and hot drinks available. (No dogs please).

We are OPEN this week with extended hours for our 3rd Annual March Madness Meats Sale, too. Come shop, ski or shoe at these times!

Wednesday 3 - 6 pm,
Thursday 3 - 6 pm,
Saturday, 11 - 2 pm, ski/shoe 10 to 5
and
Sunday 12 - 5 , ski/shoe 10 to 5

]]><![CDATA[Holiday Hamper Special!]]>Fri, 15 Dec 2017 02:47:53 GMThttp://helderherdwyckfarm.com/happenings/holiday-hamper-specialHere is what you get in your Helder~Herdwyck Holiday Hamper special! Extra savings off our new lower prices at the farm.
"Hamper" includes:
1 whole roasting chicken*
1 package pastured Heritage sausage (breakfast, sweet- or hot-Italian*
2 packs pastured Heritage pork chops*
1 doz farm fresh eggs
1 pint Laundry "Sauce", natural laundry soap
1 bar handmade milk soap (choice of natural essential oil scents)
1 organic cotton, re-usable bath/shower scrubbie
1 Coupon for future discounts
ALL for only $65.00 ~ On farm PICK UP (local delivery additional).
Price is for on-farm pickup, local delivery is additional, but you don't have to come to the farm to order, you can call!

Give as an awesome healthy and delicious gift; give some, keep some; or give to many!
Pre-order required, by 12/15/17, pick up by apointment by 12/22
* Keep Frozen until ready to use.
(Sign up, above, for our Farm Newsletter to get more specials!)

]]><![CDATA[The Unique and Delicious Herdwick Lamb]]>Fri, 17 Nov 2017 23:21:14 GMThttp://helderherdwyckfarm.com/happenings/the-unique-and-delicious-herdwick-lambHad you "herd"?

Our rare-breed sheep, the Herdwick, were once raised and shown by Beatrix Potter, of Peter Rabbit fame?

That Herdwick Lamb is prized by Queen Elizabeth herself, and was served at her Coronation Luncheon?

Recent studies have shown that the Herdwick differs from all other breeds of sheep genetically, showing a connection to only two other hill breeds, in England?

That the meat of Herdwick lamb is higher in nutritional values than other lamb meat?

That the carcass has a higher meat to bone ratio than other breeds?

The Herdwick Is noted as about the best mutton you can get? (stay tuned, mutton was given a bad rap for all the wrong reasons)

That the Herdwick thrives on comparably poor forage, in keeping with what humans learned was so wonderful about this animal, the sheep? Very low imput for higher yields per lb of body weight, better nutrition and a very unique fiber, to boot. In fact, they are the prime example of how grain is not only not a normal diet for ruminants, but unnecessary in primitive breedssuch as the Herdwick.

100% forage fed, our lambs are raised on pasture May through December as the primary species in our rotational grazing practices, and, provided hay through winter.
Clean, nutritious and delicious. Our customers swear our Herdwick bred lamb is the best lamb they have ever had.

And, the ONLY place you can get holistically and sustainably raised, 100% forage fed Herdwick lamb is from Helder~Herdwyck Farm. Unless you travel to England, maybe.
Sales of our sheep products - meats, fleeces, roving, yarns and sheepskins - help fund our breeding program, as we continue to breed our sheep toward 100%, purebred Herdwick.

Don't miss out, we have a limited supply of market lambs available by 1/2 or whole, starting in December. Reserve yours now!

]]><![CDATA[Herdwick bred Sheep for Sale!]]>Sun, 12 Nov 2017 15:24:38 GMThttp://helderherdwyckfarm.com/happenings/herdwick-bred-sheep-for-saleHelder~Herdwyck Farm is now offering breeding stock from our award winning Herdwick bred flock for adding their unique genetics to your own flock, or starting your own Herdwick flock. Photos of SOME, below.

Our lambs are 100% forage fed, and our ewes only, receive limited organic grain for 3 weeks in fall for flushing. Herdwick are a primitive breed and excell on natural forage - as sheep were originally designed to do, making them a highly sustainable breed for production of meat, hides and fiber.

Tests in the U.K. indicate Herdwick lamb to be of much higher nutritional value than other breeds. Unique in size, genetics, behavior, flavor, nutritional value, and fiber qualities. Bring an original, primitive, hardy breed to the U.S. with continued breeding.

Disease and parasite resistant, they are hardy, and best suited to cooler climates.

Our entire flock are CDT vaccinated.

All animals offered:
Prices include rabies vaccine, dewormer, health papers and registration papers, if applicable.

Proven animals:
Include production records. (May or may not include fleece weights).

Starter Flocks will be assembled using least-related animals with best potential for Herdwick traits. ALL Herdwick bred sheep in the U.S. are bred from only 2 rams' genetics.

Ewe Lambs ~ $500 to $750

Born March to May, 2017 ranging from 72% to 78% Herdwick

Ram Lambs ~ $750

Born March to May, 2017 ranging from 72% to 78% Herdwick ~ $750

Proven ewes - $500 to $750

One to three years old, 72% to 76% genetics

Aged Ram, proven, 75% Herdwick - $2,000

Oregon bred, herd sire for 4 years

Starter Flock - two ewe lambs, one ram lamb - approximately $2,000

Deposit required of 50% of total. If you have no other sheep, minimum purchase of two animals is required.

NOTE: Ewe lambs are not guaranteed to breed the first fall. Expect May lambs if they do.

Must sell by December 1st, or will be scheduled for the freezer.

Please call to make an appointment to choose your sheep - (518) 872-9081

]]><![CDATA[Results of the first official showing of American Herdwick bred sheep!]]>Thu, 02 Nov 2017 00:47:54 GMThttp://helderherdwyckfarm.com/happenings/results-of-the-first-official-showing-of-american-herdwick-bred-sheepHelder~Herdwyck Farm is excited to announce the results of the first official showing of our Registered Herdwick bred sheep.
To our knowledge, they are also the first Herdwick sheep ever to be shown in the United States!
On Sunday, October 22, 2017, we were taken by surprise during the Natural Colored Long Wool class at the Black & White Sheep Show, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY. Our Herdwick bred sheep placed quite consistently, in some very large classes (20 + animals), in third and fourth place!
We also attained 2nd place in two classes, as well as a fifth and a sixth place. Again, these were in large classes - a dozen to two dozen or more animals competing, in some instances.
Here are the Classes entered, the Animal shown, and resulting awards:
Helder~Herdwyck Farm's (hereafter "HHF's")
Yearling Ram:
HHF's "Hahnsom" - 3rd Place
Junior Ram Lamb:
HHF's "Birger" - 3rd Place
HHF's "Brynjar" - 4th Place
Pair of Ram Lambs:
HHF's Birgir and Brynjar - 3rd Place
Ewe Lambs:
HHF's "Thora" - 3rd Place
HHF's "Eydis" - 4th Place
Pair of Ewe Lambs:
HHF's Thora and Eydis - 5th Place
Yearling Ewes:
HHF's "Hazel" - 3rd Place
HHF's "Lilac" - 5th Place
Pair of Yearling Ewes:
Hazel and Lilac - 2nd Place!
Pen of Three:
Thora, Eydis and Birgir - 6th Place
(Insert DRUM-ROLL here!)
Flock:
Hahnsom, Hazel, Thora and Eydis - 2nd Place!!!!
We have breeding stock for sale for the first time. Proven 2 year old ewes, yearling ewes, ewe lambs; a 5 year old proven ram and several ram lambs ready to serve your ewes. All are minimum 72% Herdwick genetics up to 78.1%. Please call (518) 872-9081 to discuss what we have for you.
Herdwick Lamb can be pre-ordered now, and will be ready the end of December.
Read more about our breeding program as we work toward 100% Herdwick sheep in the U.S., and sign up for our Farm Newsletter, at:
www.helderherdwyckfarm.com

** All Photos Copyrighted, Helder~Herdwyck Farm **

]]><![CDATA[New Logo!]]>Wed, 04 Oct 2017 02:47:19 GMThttp://helderherdwyckfarm.com/happenings/new-logoHere is the new logo for Helder~Herdwyck Farm!

]]><![CDATA[Discover the Hilltowns; Farms and Artisans Tour, 2017]]>Wed, 06 Sep 2017 02:39:51 GMThttp://helderherdwyckfarm.com/happenings/discover-the-hilltowns-farms-and-artisans-tour-2017Helder~Herdwyck Farm is OPEN September 16 and 17, 10 am to 4 pm, with a special discussion and pasture tour each day at 1 pm. Learn about Holistic Management, Rotational Grazing, Intensive Management Grazing, Grass fed meats and why they are better, and more. Bring a cooler and stock up, or order bulk meats and save! Visit our rare breed Herdwick sheep, once owned and raised by Beatrix Potter! See spinning demonstrations, locker hooking and other things you can do with wool! Fine Herdwick yarns and roving, and many Fiber Arts tools, books and equipment for sale. Say hi to the hogs, chickens, turkeys and ducks. Herdwick sheep for sale! Celebrate our 5th year doing business as Helder~Herdwyck Farm!]]><![CDATA[NYS Sheep and Wool! Our booth has MOVED!]]>Wed, 30 Aug 2017 23:22:06 GMThttp://helderherdwyckfarm.com/happenings/nys-sheep-and-wool-our-booth-has-movedThis year, you will find us in the same building, 22, but now UPSTAIRS, in booth #11.]]>