Contented Butterfly Farm

Farm raising registered Shetland sheep and rare breed chickens in Vermont.
Contented Butterfly Farm

Contact

  • Jennifer & Timothy Cary
  • (802) 230-2301

Quick Facts

    Started
    2004

Where to Buy

Farmer's Market Farmstand
467 Sunset Lane, Windsor, VT 05089
Directions

Products

Fruit

Strawberries Raspberries

Vegetables

Pumpkins Broccoli Rhubarb Beets Carrots Cucumber Garlic Green Beans Green Onions Kale Leeks Lettuce Onions Peas Radishes Salad Greens Spinach Turnips Zucchini Summer Squash Sweet Peppers Tomatoes Brussels Sprouts Winter Squash Celery Shallots Dry Beans Tomatillos

Prepared Foods

Preserves Pickles

Dairy/Eggs

Eggs

Herbs

Fresh Herbs

Meat

Lamb

Fiber

Llama Wool

Farm Products

Pet Food Sheepskins

Breeds + Varieties

Chickens

Australorp Buckeye

Sheep

Old Norwegian

Ducks

Cayuga Runner

About the Farm

Background

Since 2004, the farm has been raising registered Shetland sheep in historic Windsor, Vermont. Known for their fine fleeces, hardy constitutions, and inquisitive natures, these sheep have become a cornerstone of the farm. The farm is a member of the North American Shetland Sheep Association (NASSA) with flock number 1221 and participates in the Voluntary Scrapie Eradication Program (VT59). Additionally, the farm is affiliated with the Vermont Sheep and Goat Association, the Vermont Farm Bureau, and the New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Growers Association. In 2009, the farm joined the Northeast Organic Farmer's Association (NOFA-VT) to align with its principles, despite not being completely organic.

Practices

The farm emphasizes raising Shetland sheep with a focus on maintaining their fine fleeces and hardy constitutions. The flock is enrolled in the Voluntary Scrapie Eradication Program. Although not entirely organic, the farm supports the principles of the Northeast Organic Farmer's Association (NOFA-VT). The farm also raises Barred Holland chickens, a rare breed recognized by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy, along with Golden Comet, Black Australorp, and Buckeye chickens. Ducks, including Indian Runners and a few Cayugas, are also part of the farm's diverse livestock. In the garden, various vegetables are grown, and efforts are underway to cultivate hazelberts and pawpaws.

The Rest

The farm offers a variety of products including registered breeding stock, wool for spinning or felting, spun yarn (both commercially and handspun), meat available in whole, half, or individual cuts, and occasional pelts. The farm's commitment to rare and heritage breeds is evident in their choice of livestock, and they continue to expand their offerings with new crops like hazelberts and pawpaws.

Features

Livestock Practices

Grass Fed / Pastured

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