Animals
- Thankful
Old Man Winter has cast his icy stare down upon us,pointed his finger and frozen our world. We still have not reached the record cold temperatures of the past two winters,but, it is the coldest to date for this year. This is not a complaint.I've...
- Spring Fever...continued
Although Spring is in the air...winter is still on the ground. Our farm is situated on the north side of a gradual slope,so we retain our snow for the longest time.As I drive through the countryside...I watch the fields emerge from beneath the snow.But...
- Out And About
For weeks now, Daphne and Chloe have lived on a very narrow path from their house to their water and food area.Back and forth all day...refusing to go off the path. Unlike the horses, who trudge through the snow, no matter how deep,these gals will...
- Celebrating
Did you hear that?That was a huge sigh of relief uttered by Myrtle.... Missy... and her daughter Nettie B. Mating season is officially over.All that is left are the months of waiting....waiting for Spring's arrival and the return of (our favorite...
- Autumn Decorating
Brrrrr... it has been in the 40's for the past two mornings' chores.I'm not complaining, though...I welcome Autumn with open arms. I have to say, though, that this weather has put me in the mood for Autumn decorating.I took a trip to a local...
Animals
Frozen Poopsicles and Portion Control
We've reached that point in the winter when daily chores seem to take forever.
While there are less chores to be done,
the ones that remain take much longer...
complicated by the ice on the ground.
Because the equines eat so much more hay in the winter,
they produce that much more manure!
Because the dry lot is ice covered,
manure melts through the ice and then freezes in place...
making manure clean-up a daunting task that involves either a pick-axe or shovel!
For some reason, the dogs love these frozen turds...
we call them "poopsicles"!
Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day, but temperatures still remained in the low 20's...
not enough for a thaw.
I sat watching the donkey girls eat their afternoon flake of hay.
Looking for any clue as to why Daphne is so much rounder than Chloe,
I watched as the girls shared their hay flake.
For every little bite that Chloe (on the left) takes...
Daphne (right) takes a huge bite.
By the time the flake is gone, I am sure that Daphne has consumed the largest portion.
I love the look of pure pleasure that Daphne has as she eats her lunch...
smile on her lips, eyes partially closed....MmmmmMmmmm....
munch, munch, munch....
She reminds me a little of MaryAnn...
who always steals food from Ginger's bowl as they are eating.
However, if Ginger tries to get any of MaryAnn's food...
she's met with squealing and head-butting!
Nobody takes food out of MaryAnn's bowl...
not if they know what's good for them!
- Thankful
Old Man Winter has cast his icy stare down upon us,pointed his finger and frozen our world. We still have not reached the record cold temperatures of the past two winters,but, it is the coldest to date for this year. This is not a complaint.I've...
- Spring Fever...continued
Although Spring is in the air...winter is still on the ground. Our farm is situated on the north side of a gradual slope,so we retain our snow for the longest time.As I drive through the countryside...I watch the fields emerge from beneath the snow.But...
- Out And About
For weeks now, Daphne and Chloe have lived on a very narrow path from their house to their water and food area.Back and forth all day...refusing to go off the path. Unlike the horses, who trudge through the snow, no matter how deep,these gals will...
- Celebrating
Did you hear that?That was a huge sigh of relief uttered by Myrtle.... Missy... and her daughter Nettie B. Mating season is officially over.All that is left are the months of waiting....waiting for Spring's arrival and the return of (our favorite...
- Autumn Decorating
Brrrrr... it has been in the 40's for the past two mornings' chores.I'm not complaining, though...I welcome Autumn with open arms. I have to say, though, that this weather has put me in the mood for Autumn decorating.I took a trip to a local...