Posts by louisemay

Our Beautiful Hay Field

Posted by on Sep 2, 2017 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Small square hay bales for sale! Our hayfield has been chemical free for 14 years. We fertilize with our own composted manure. It is a very healthy mixed grasses (timothy, brome, vetch, clover and approximately 20-40% alfalfa.) This year’s cut and baling went very smoothly.  Our bales had not a drop of rain. Now they are stored in a shed with dry floor. Dried on the field in two days. We are very happy with this cut and feed it to our animals. We have 325 bales for sale at this time and can be purchase in smaller quantities. You can even buy one for your guinea pig! Come out on the...

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Goat and Alpaca Yoga

Posted by on Apr 28, 2017 in Uncategorized | 2 comments

You asked for it! Goat and Alpaca Yoga Classes! In May-June, join us for a unique way to experience the relaxation, flexibility and strength of yoga with the joy of spending quality time with our friendly and smart animal friends. We will be offering two classes. Bring a blanket that you don’t mind laying on the ground, your yoga mats and sensible footwear. We will be outside in the pasture or in the arena in case of bad weather. FREE Family Yoga Day on May 14th Mother’s Day at 1pm Family Yoga will continue every Sunday for 6 Sundays with a drop-in fee of $10 or $20/family Great for all ages...

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Let’s get Aurora Farm back to the St. Norbert Farmers’ Market

Posted by on Feb 22, 2017 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

Please sign our petition to the St. Norbert Farmers’ Market. Sometimes, the most unlikely bullies are right under your nose. And you don’t notice until it’s too late. Then you don’t want to publicly call them bullies because everyone loves them. You just want it all to go away. But it doesn’t. So today for Pink Shirt Day (National Stop Bullying Day) I’m finally deciding to call out my bullies. You’ll never guess… it’s the St. Norbert Farmers’ Market. Many of of you have asked my why I stopped going to the market, sad to not see me...

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Summer 2017 Horse-back Group Lessons and Summer Camps

Posted by on Feb 10, 2017 in Uncategorized | 2 comments

Parent and Child Horseback Riding This is a great way for parents and their children to spend time together with horses in a safe environment. Parents and children will learn how to safely handle horses and the basics of riding in a fun and game-filled environment. Youth Beginner Horseback Riding For ages 15 and under, no experience necessary.  Become an independent rider in a fun and safe environment.   Twenty minutes of theory and 40 minutes of riding.   Adult Beginner Horseback Riding Have you always wanted to learn how to ride a horse?  Introduction to horse care and riding for adults. ...

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Spring Chicks Are Ordered!

Posted by on Feb 10, 2017 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Late winter is an exciting time for planning at Aurora Farm.  We are always especially excited to order our heritage chicks from Murray McMurray Hatchery who are celebrating their 100th year anniversary!  Have a look at their website.  For poultry enthusiasts this is a cornucopia of heritage birds and information. Each year, we at Aurora Farm order our spring chicks of different breeds.  In part to refresh our own flock, but also to be able to sell to others in the community who might just want a few to augment their backyard flock.  This year we have selected Araucanas, Buff Rocks and Black...

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