https://www.comebackhill.com/growing daily 0.75 2022-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/611c9f2e-5fb9-4cd0-a969-8c70bdad39d1/IMG-20210807-WA0001+%281%29.jpg See What's Growing See what’s growing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/f0fe1944-7443-4c20-9273-fb0ca7db8774/219A1030.JPG See What's Growing https://www.comebackhill.com/growing/winter-2022 monthly 0.5 2022-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/e7c6d1ec-2e3d-4241-a692-82fea47c0c45/PXL_20211210_154449482.MP.jpg See What's Growing - We are! - Winter 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/820331d7-f141-4010-9c40-166c2d46da2a/IMG-20211125-WA0002.jpg See What's Growing - We are! - Winter 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.comebackhill.com/contact daily 0.75 2023-04-08 https://www.comebackhill.com/about daily 0.75 2022-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/c6e05a3c-7edc-4606-a429-40a7cb758507/IMG-20210323-WA0000.jpg About - About us I am Emma and with the support of my family I am starting this small farm business. After the birth of my first kiddo I quit my job in the city and we bought a farm. I wanted my kids to grow up knowing where their food comes from, the work that goes into all of it. I was missing a connection to the land and nature, but I also wanted something that would keep me grounded in the basics- what we need, not what we are told we should want. I also want to share this experience with folks, get things going on the farm and invite them out for a visit or to participate in some of the activities. I am a true believer in ‘it takes a village’ and I want to bring that back; building a community of folks who value small scale farm fresh goods, enjoy time in the country, and like to meet new people. That brings us to Comeback Hill. We went back and forth on the name, initially loving Lihlumela Breigh, Siswati and Scots Gaelic for hillside of new life or new growth (like a new shoot growing out of an old stump). That phrase has been my guide in envisioning and starting this business. I wanted to grow in a new way, I wanted to bring the land and apple orchard on the farm back, I want others to come here and feel as rejuvenated as I do, I wanted to live closely with the natural cycles of life and land. The vision is a small farm that works symbitoically- free range chickens, rotational grazing for sheep, bees and a wildflower pasture, an apple orchard and other native trees, small gardens to help support the animals and our family. Building a community around this farm, the food it provides, and sustainable practices. Eventually, I will offer memberships (like a CSA subscription) to the farm. Memberships will include a monthly delivery from the farm and an invitation to four annual events celebrating the season or transition of seasons. Deliveries might include eggs, seasonal produce, honey, wildflower bouquets, sheep’s milk and beeswax products. For now, as we are growing, I am selling eggs and any extra produce right from the farm. Keep an eye on our What’s Growing page (click the post for the most recent season) and our instagram @comebackhill. If you have any comments or suggestions, I’d love to hear them. https://www.comebackhill.com/home daily 1.0 2024-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/d6804984-0ca7-43ea-b0f1-240ad728a125/PXL_20220315_193222685.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/cb6cdb65-5e1f-4d46-bb13-1b46efc35b37/PXL_20220813_223310480.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/9617fd87-09f5-41bd-bf43-f4c3fac9b4ea/PXL_20220813_151055769.MP.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/a5bbaf2d-bf09-43b0-ac17-cd4f309d26c4/PXL_20210616_132259428.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/f6b3dfff-7258-4ecb-b0ef-2c3749ea89a5/PXL_20220906_194046892.jpg Home - Meet our birds We have over 20 breeds of chickens, a pair of Pekin ducks, and guinea fowl. They all have unique personalities and serve many purposes on the farm- from protecting our flock to fertilizing our soil during the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/d7a59551-91f3-47f2-b0e7-68bd5bafed3f/PXL_20230821_175043877.jpg Home - Farm Membership Local members can get seasonal produce delivered May-October. Half and Full memberships available. Memberships include fresh regeneratively grown produce, local honey, access to seasonal events, egg and/or lamb shares, and scheduled farm visits. Events build community amongst our friends and neighbors. Each event celebrates the changing of the season and provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the farm life. See what goes into the products we offer and help if you’d like. Enjoy food and beverages, stroll through wildflowers, sled down our hills, hang out with the chickens or sheep, and have fun with family friendly activities. https://www.comebackhill.com/eggs daily 0.75 2023-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/85ca5404-f03f-4ad6-be0a-f76c5a55cf83/IMG-20210805-WA0003.jpg Eggs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/1643579107777-01V1Z7NJY4PISHSYKR3O/IMG-20210610-WA0002.jpg Eggs Kiddo naming the tiny chicks- we don't know who is who any more https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/1643587845131-LVQAJ7USBQIPVDF2WHOK/PXL_20220130_220724918.PORTRAIT.jpg Eggs One of our Australorps with serious side-eye. she lays an almost pink egg. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/1643579146434-Q9JIWJCFQ4QGIDT11130/IMG-20210610-WA0004.jpg Eggs Our first Rhode Island Reds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/4507c072-aa2d-402a-b102-509f1fb79ade/PXL_20220201_223710525.PORTRAIT.jpg Eggs Henrietta aka Henny is an easter egger and was the first to lay a green egg. She will hide her eggs (very well, I might say) if she isn't feeling comfortable in the nest boxes. So, we do our best to keep her comfortable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/7bff3f8a-1cde-4dda-8722-64a60670e67d/IMG-20220101-WA0002.jpg Eggs The additional coop and run expansion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/1643579325855-DDABQW2ZVZ8J9Y7EP1R8/IMG-20220101-WA0005.jpg Eggs One of our gorgeous Rhode Island Reds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/126f18c0-e3b0-4406-9f68-ab5b0a766add/PXL_20220823_183442618.PORTRAIT.jpg Eggs This is June. Our silver spangled appenzeller sptizhauben hen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/1dc721c1-1d58-4f01-90f2-a812ee641bbb/IMG-20220101-WA0006.jpg Eggs and crossing the road https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/a1bb62da-123a-4a1a-abd0-8c09efc7dd57/PXL_20220209_203752150.PORTRAIT.jpg Eggs One of two bearded ladies. She is related to the Ameraucana breed of chickens and lays bluish eggs! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/1643579265551-UD2HY7VMR37OEVTX2LMR/IMG-20220111-WA0007.jpg Eggs Growing fast... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/17108b58-0aeb-4947-b1e0-0800466a9218/PXL_20220205_193118156.jpg Eggs The red ladies are Rhode Island Reds. They were our first and are our most friendly. They lay your classic brown eggs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/1643574788920-AMRQSVGOHLHHFI43L5ZT/PXL_20210801_215019146.jpg Eggs 10 new chicks- what happens when the spouse comes with to the tractor store https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/6f24c802-2fc1-4eb9-8e74-a8d17613ad15/PXL_20220202_190910036.PORTRAIT.jpg Eggs Frosty is a Sapphire Gem. She lost the tips of her comb to extreme cold or pecking order bullying. She lays lighter brown eggs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/1643574454718-ZHSAG1KPYNMHL5J6R5GH/IMG-20210805-WA0004.jpg Eggs The first coop and run we built from scratch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/e0d0e930-6721-452a-8b69-8c5005e2feb3/PXL_20220705_181710314.PORTRAIT.jpg Eggs Our gold laced polish on the left and an olive egger on the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/16923094-0867-4351-b14e-56d05c103611/IMG-20220115-WA0000.jpg Eggs Great friends help move the coop, run, and chickens! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/5210ff71-10e1-44d9-a960-856a2dded2ca/PXL_20220705_181841382.PORTRAIT.jpg Eggs Mamma, our buff brahma. She just keeps filling out and she is such a gentle giant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/1643579176286-2WY4HVMFAIQRU6NXFNYC/PXL_20220118_232048568.jpg Eggs All moved and settling in after the big snow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/1664253217274-7Y8OHVVXM62YBF9DDQ2L/PXL_20220705_181950679.PORTRAIT.jpg Eggs Phoenix: Our golden duckwing phoenix. Those beautiful long tail feathers can get between 2-5 feet long! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/1664254812341-1ULFWINSUDBNYP3A7ZC0/PXL_20220815_134510890.MP.jpg Eggs The obvious non-chickens here are our three guinea fowl. They are only semi-domesticated, excellent alarm systems, and hunt ticks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/9c869a29-bd08-4290-af21-64a05917e49f/PXL_20220815_135729046+%281%29.jpg Eggs Our first chicks hatched from our own eggs! Three eggs hatched (out of 5) and three hens decided to co-parent them. This is one of our original Rhode Island Red girls. She was the first hen to ditch the kids, leaving them to the other two after about 3 weeks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/5eb7c734-f5a1-4090-8c84-400d7e82aaa7/PXL_20220818_214552065.PORTRAIT.jpg Eggs Golden Spangled Appenzellar Spitzhauben rooster. He has an identical brother. These two rule the roost and make sure everyone stays in line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/1664254425703-3OD365AZ3IKOV01UJWO3/PXL_20220822_193104074.jpg Eggs Mamas and their brood. Teaching the chicks to forage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/bc74c8a7-a971-4ab0-a350-8b49e79b144a/PXL_20220705_181345995.PORTRAIT.jpg Eggs Our pekin duck pair, and siapan jungle fowl hen. This Saipan is one of our favorite birds! She could be up to 2 feet tall. As many larger birds she will grow slowly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/37cd6d4a-66ed-4c7b-adc5-144013e00f6a/PXL_20220705_180618082.PORTRAIT.jpg Eggs Front view of our gold laced polish. She is a rebel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/1a078702-69f3-42a0-9f6f-5d2bac7ecfd0/PXL_20220608_125517445.jpg Eggs Hens like to lay their eggs in a safe place, most often indicated by other hens laying there... They share better than our three year old. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/977e73f4-5834-4a4b-b59b-ba1a146b1524/IMG-20220812-WA0002.jpeg Eggs This is Toppie, or as I call him Topperella. He was our first head rooster. As the other roosters continued to grow, and Toppie became more aggressive (he was on the fattening up track for the dinner table), the other roosters exiled him. He had an injured leg, but we let him stick around to see if he might heal on his own. He did and is just beginning to re-integrate into the flock. He is now much less aggressive. Our polish hen seems to be Toppie's #1 lady. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/1664254670130-MTOF5L8FU6HJYHW2DTQU/PXL_20220427_153004058.jpg Eggs Young guinea fowl, gold laced wyandottes, and a buff orpington. It's their first time in an outside coop. https://www.comebackhill.com/regenerative-agriculture daily 0.75 2022-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f36b1a764fb0385e6f475d/1645629562621-2P13US5G34U4TKKUTD7J/unsplash-image-6csuZQ9oZcI.jpg Regenerative Agriculture - What is regenerative agriculture? We can help reverse the effects of climate change by sequestering carbon in soil. Using regenerative agriculture we are focusing on the ecosystem in the soil to maximize carbon sequestration. There are four basic practices of regenerative agriculture: Promote biodiversity No till- maintain a living root at all times Rotational grazing- avoid over grazing Compost- reduce the use of artificial fertilizers Comeback Hill practices all of these. We use cardboard piled with mulch and compost to create our garden beds. Our sheep are rotationally grazed to maintain our pastures, fertilize land to be used for future planting, and press down the grasses so we can more easily sow seeds. Our chickens help turn our compost, keep it rich with their waste as they forage. They reduce all of our food waste to near zero. We also rotationally graze the chickens after the sheep to apply and spread fertilizer, and keep weed and parasites under control. On our 13.5 acres we grow all sorts: apples, blueberries, wildflowers, vegetables, pumpkins, corn, and figure out how to grow it all together. 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