Animals
- Visitors From Down Under
There was excitement in the air yesterday morning as I tended to chores.(There was also a chill in the air...it was about 20 degrees!) We were scheduled to have some special visitors from Australia,and all of the horses were anticipating an extra dose...
- Animals First
You have probably figured out that taking care of our animals is my top priority.Ok, second.Family comes first.However some days they might say that the animals come first! I spend a great deal of time considering the needs of all of our animals,and...
- A Piece Of History
We are very fortunate to have a piece of history on our land.The log cabin that sits at the entrance to our farm is the oldest structure in our area,and perhaps in our county. It is well over 200 years old...Revolutionary War era. As you can see by the...
- "big" Tales
You might remember that I had mentioned putting the Bigs on a diet a few months ago. They still remain a little chubby, but certainly not like they had gotten on that rich summer pasture. Each morning, when I arrive at the barn, I open the gate from the...
- House Tour
I had a request for more pictures of the old log cabin by the road....and especially for indoor photos. This log cabin is over 200 years old and was inhabited until sometime in the 1960's. It is quite rustic and drafty.It sits on top of an underground...
Animals
Breaking And Entering
Monday morning, as I tended to morning chores, I walked down through the dry lot
to the pigs' stall and found that the uppermost board across their door
had been knocked down during the night.
Any guesses who the perpetrator was?
You got it....Moonbeam.
I have worried for the past year that one day he would be able to knock
that board down.
You see, our dear sweet Moonbeam has only one thing on his mind.
And that is....food!
Now that I am supplementing the pigs' diet with hay,
he knows there is a tasty treat inside their stall.
Needless to say I fixed that board before even taking a photo.
Five three-inch screws on each side of the board
should hold even Moonbeam at bay!
Since cooler weather has arrived, I am closing the outer door to the pig stall
at night, so breaking and entering will no longer be a nightly pastime.
Ginger and MaryAnn are quite relieved!
Yesterday morning as I was out running errands,
I came upon this crossing the road...
a mother turkey and her seven adolescents.
I tried to entice her to come home with me to Tom and Chuck,
but, instead, she ushered her youngsters into the woods for safety.
There's been a little extra activity here at the farm lately.
We've had a little work done on the pond
(while it is extremely low)
to prevent further erosion of its banks.
And the old log cabin is having its foundation buttressed,
and new beams put beneath the first floor floorboards.
Moisture has had its way with this old structure over the years.
We try to maintain its integrity as a historic landmark.
This old cabin has seen a great deal of history during its long life.
Hopefully it will remain standing for many years to come!
And last but not least...
how adorable is this?
Sleepy Daphne, taking a post breakfast nap...
and Chloe stands guard.
I love these two!!!!
- Visitors From Down Under
There was excitement in the air yesterday morning as I tended to chores.(There was also a chill in the air...it was about 20 degrees!) We were scheduled to have some special visitors from Australia,and all of the horses were anticipating an extra dose...
- Animals First
You have probably figured out that taking care of our animals is my top priority.Ok, second.Family comes first.However some days they might say that the animals come first! I spend a great deal of time considering the needs of all of our animals,and...
- A Piece Of History
We are very fortunate to have a piece of history on our land.The log cabin that sits at the entrance to our farm is the oldest structure in our area,and perhaps in our county. It is well over 200 years old...Revolutionary War era. As you can see by the...
- "big" Tales
You might remember that I had mentioned putting the Bigs on a diet a few months ago. They still remain a little chubby, but certainly not like they had gotten on that rich summer pasture. Each morning, when I arrive at the barn, I open the gate from the...
- House Tour
I had a request for more pictures of the old log cabin by the road....and especially for indoor photos. This log cabin is over 200 years old and was inhabited until sometime in the 1960's. It is quite rustic and drafty.It sits on top of an underground...