Organic, Non-GMO, Grass-Fed Offers More Nutrition Regardless of Product!

While our farm primarily raises grass-fed lamb for the breeding stock market (can't legally say organic), we also have a flock of truly free-ranging chickens whose eggs we sell from the farm.  The other day I was reading an article in Mother Earth News regarding the nutritional benefits of eggs from free-ranging hens that are allowed to eat what birds are supposed to eat (seeds, grass, bugs, etc.).  Here are some interesting facts. Hens on pasture lay eggs that have:  1/3rd less cholesterol, 1/4 less saturated fat, 2/3rds more vitamin A, 2 times more omega-3 fatty acids, 3 times more vitamin E, 7 times more beta carotene and 4 to 6 times more vitamin D than commercially produced eggs.   I know that grass-fed meats also have superior nutrition (and because they are leaner, less calories per serving) to any commercially raised and finished meats as well.  I encourage customers to learn where their food comes from and how it was produced and processed; it can change not only your decision on where to spend your food dollars, but also, your health!

Berks County Sheep Farm Heats Up!

  With heat indexes scheduled to exceed 100 this week, sheep at Trimburfield are keeping cool in their shaded, well-ventilated barn.  Lambs and older sheep come in every morning and settle down for the day in front of one of several fans positioned for maximum air circulation.
  When the heat index is this high, animals need shade, good ventilation and plenty of fresh cool water to stay healthy.  Animals that seem depressed, disoriented or overly heated require immediate attention; if in doubt, call your veterinarian.  When transporting animals, try to arrange transport for the cool hours of the night or early morning and make sure to keep water with you to offer every two hours while on the road.

                                       Young Ram Lamb Keeps His Cool While Resting Indoors  

Trimburfield Farm Finnsheep

Our family farm is located in the rolling hills of Berks County, Pennsylvania.  Specializing in premium Finnsheep and wools, we strive to provide the very best in care and products that not only preserve the unique characteristics and traits of the Finnsheep breed but also allow breeders to be competitive in varied markets.

We produce and sell premium breeding stock, very high-quality raw wools and grass-fed meats.  No antibiotics, hormones, chemicals or dyes are ever used in our program and our animals are never kept on feedlots or feed by-products of any kind.  The extra care we take shows in our animals and the products they produce.

To learn more about our farm, please visit:  http://www.trimburfieldfinnsheep.com/