Animals
- A Return To Normal
We are in the midst of a high pressure area, and the weather is spectacular. We've entered the dry part of summer and everyone is finally making hay.(Which is a big relief to me as I have so many mouths to feed!) It had been sunny and hot every day...
- Setting The Scene
There are some blogs that I read daily,and (due to a lack of time) others that I catch with less frequency.I love these glimpses into others' lives...most with whom I share a common love of animals. I often wish I had a tour of their homes, farms,...
- Construction Wrap-up
I swear....after all the rain we had (4 1/2 inches) over the past couple of days,I was becoming monochromatic myself!! Luckily, though, yesterday the sun came back out again.The animals were ecstatic after spending two days somewhat "penned up." I treated...
- Chicken Poo And Tyler, Too!
And so the rains continue...and at the most inconvenient times.Like....right at feeding time. Henri can't remember the last time he had dry feathers for an entire day.And with his wet head-dress, we can finally see that Henri does indeed have eyes!...
- A Give-away....
I am hosting a give-away (tongue in cheek). The prize: lots and lots of rain clouds, some thunder, and a large portion of lightening. Just kidding... however, I would love to share if you need any of the above!! With the exception of the beautiful...
Animals
Between Showers
I just might be suffering from cabin fever.
I've cleaned and reorganized,
canned and baked.
Now what I need is a sunny day so I can get back outside
and take care of the garden and trim horses' hooves.
It must be cabin fever, because I am feeling an overwhelming desire to pull weeds!
Yesterday the rain gauge overflowed,
which means we have had 7 or 8 inches of rain in the past 5 days.
Late yesterday afternoon, the rain slowed down to just a drizzle,
so Hubbs and I took the pups for a walk.
They reminded me of the kids when they were young...
splashing in the puddles after a storm.
We've had to keep the horses out of the pasture for the past few days.
Luckily, our dry lots are large enough that they can still run around
if they choose to.
They give us that wistful look over the fence, however,
as though we were torturing them.
But, this is what the front pasture looks like right now...
(Can you tell that Oakley is part Lab?)
Amazingly, the water is bubbling up through the ground.
It seems that underground springs are filled to capacity,
with no where for the water to go but up.
The run off from higher ground is like a small river
along the side of the road...
feeding our pond.
(I can hardly believe that only a week ago, two ducks sat on nests in this gully.)
The pond has crested and is flowing swiftly over its banks.
Between showers everyone ventures out for a little fresh air.
Everyone, but the goats, that is....
they haven't ventured out in days!
The Marans have a blast feasting on worms that have left the soggy soil.
Henriette looks a little bedraggled!
Right behind Henriette and Fifi,
through the barn doors,
little Leo is toasty warm and dry in the hayloft.
He's even started to gain a little weight.
Thank goodness we found him before all theses rains came.
He'd be cold and wet and hungry out there all by himself!
Sadly (for us), yesterday was moving day for Tyler.
Tyler is our grandson, who came to live on the farm 15 months ago
when he was born.
He and his Mommy lived in our guest house until yesterday.
Now it is time for a new chapter in their lives.
They will be living in the city, close to Tyler's Daddy.
A new job, a new apartment....
a different life than here on the farm.
But don't worry, he will still visit us each week.
Tyler's adventures on the farm have only just begun!
Boy, it's going to be quiet around here, though!
- A Return To Normal
We are in the midst of a high pressure area, and the weather is spectacular. We've entered the dry part of summer and everyone is finally making hay.(Which is a big relief to me as I have so many mouths to feed!) It had been sunny and hot every day...
- Setting The Scene
There are some blogs that I read daily,and (due to a lack of time) others that I catch with less frequency.I love these glimpses into others' lives...most with whom I share a common love of animals. I often wish I had a tour of their homes, farms,...
- Construction Wrap-up
I swear....after all the rain we had (4 1/2 inches) over the past couple of days,I was becoming monochromatic myself!! Luckily, though, yesterday the sun came back out again.The animals were ecstatic after spending two days somewhat "penned up." I treated...
- Chicken Poo And Tyler, Too!
And so the rains continue...and at the most inconvenient times.Like....right at feeding time. Henri can't remember the last time he had dry feathers for an entire day.And with his wet head-dress, we can finally see that Henri does indeed have eyes!...
- A Give-away....
I am hosting a give-away (tongue in cheek). The prize: lots and lots of rain clouds, some thunder, and a large portion of lightening. Just kidding... however, I would love to share if you need any of the above!! With the exception of the beautiful...