EIEIO Pastures Dairy

10/19/2026

This ewe due December 2nd and she makes heads turn. :) She is a Katahdin that I have used for dairy recips.

10/13/2026

Lambing season is just around the corner.
We are officially one month out from lambing starting here at EIEIO Pastures Dairy, and things are starting to get busy around here. Jugs are going into place, preparations are underway, and we are getting everything ready for the newest little faces joining our farm.
To end this year, we have 112 ewes getting ready to lamb, along with 40+ head of goats due for December kidding. And because apparently we like to keep ourselves busy, breeding is already underway for our March wave, which is expected to bring us numbers pretty similar to this round.
That means months of newborn babies, bottle babies, long nights, early mornings, and all the beautiful chaos that comes with raising dairy sheep and goats. ❤️
Let the countdown begin. :)

09/21/2026

This is my recipe, I made up. For all those asking. It is so easy to try yourself at home. I am sure there are others out there. I just haven't tried those.

09/21/2026

09/21/2026

There is something really special about eating something that came from animals you know by name. 🐑
This homemade sheep’s milk cottage cheese might officially be one of my favorite things we’ve made.

We spend so much of our days caring for our sheep feeding them, milking them, watching lambs grow, selecting genetics, and doing all the little things that go into raising healthy animals. So when that milk comes back into our kitchen and turns into something this delicious, it feels a little different than just opening something from the refrigerator at the store.
It’s creamy, rich, mild, and absolutely delicious. And knowing exactly where the milk came from makes it even better.

Nutrition Facts per 1/4 cup (approximately):
Calories: 115
Protein: 16g
Total Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Calcium: 130mg

This is one of the reasons I love what we do here at EIEIO Pastures. It isn't just about raising animals. It's about knowing our animals, knowing our milk, learning how to use what they give us, and putting good food on our own table.
From my sheep, through my hands, and finally onto our table.
I think this one might be my favorite yet.

09/01/2026

A little information going into 2027 about our goats, sheep, and 4-H.

Bo and I have talked about this quite a bit over the last two years, and we've decided that starting in 2027, I will not be the seller for your 4-H goat or sheep projects.
This isn't because we don't love supporting 4-H families. We absolutely do. This year at Huntington alone, we had 17+ goats represented, and it truly was an honor. We have loved watching the kids work with their animals and being able to play a small part in their 4-H experience.
I also understand why our farm has become a place people come to when they're looking for an animal. We have a pretty unique amount of diversity here. We don't specialize in just one breed or one type of animal. We raise multiple breeds of goats and multiple breeds of sheep, and we have animals that represent different purposes meat, milk, fiber, breeding, and show.
Because we're involved in so many different areas of goats and sheep, we've also had the opportunity to build relationships with a lot of different breeders and farms. We know people who specialize in one breed(s) or types of animals. Over time, those connections have become one of the most valuable things we've gained from being involved in this community.
That's why, even though I won't be the person selling you your 4-H project in 2027, I am still more than happy to be a resource. If you have a particular breed, type, or goal in mind, reach out. There's a good chance I can point you toward someone who does.
For us, this change is really about refocusing our own farm. We're going to continue putting our energy into the things that make the most sense for us, particularly meat and milk, while still enjoying all the other pieces of our farm that we love.
So this isn't a big announcement or us stepping away from 4-H at all. It's simply some information so families know what to expect from us in 2027.

I may not be your seller, but I’m still happy to be a resource, make connections, and cheer you on! ❤️

08/13/2026

He is so beautiful! We adore him.

08/07/2026

Some new little kits around the farm. :)

08/07/2026

Watching does around the pond is a favorite for me.

08/07/2026

That bittersweet feeling when you realize there’s only one ewe left to lamb and one doe left to kid… and then this season comes to an end. 🥹❤️
So many babies, long nights, early mornings, happy moments, hard moments, and a whole lot of love poured into this season. It’s always a little sad to see it winding down, but I’m also incredibly grateful for every single one of them.

Until November, when we do it all over again. 🐑🐐❤️
Until then… the barn gets a little quieter. 🥹