Animals
He is in need of a bath and some general grooming....but with the weather as it has been for the last several days (rainy), it will have to wait. Still....he is quite lovely, don't you think? Though a bit on the chubby side, (he really loves to graze) this horse is so peaceful and quiet. He is a joy to have on the farm.
On this particular day, he was in no hurry to come back to the barn for his breakfast. Overcast days are great for getting a little extra sleep. The horses spend their nights in the pasture now that it is warmer. That way they are not pestered by flies. During the heat of the day, they stay in the shade by the barn where there are fans to both help keep the flies away and help to keep the horses cool.
- Donkey Dust
It's a hot, dry, dusty afternoon in the barnyard...the kind of day that sends you and me into the air conditioning. The horses hang out in the barn in front of the fans.The donkeys? They seem to revel in the heat of the sun.And there is plenty of...
- A Word About Flies
Fly control...one of the great challenges of life on the farm. But before we delve into that icky subject.I have to show you what became of yesterday's beautiful strawberries. I also harvested some rhubarb for this Strawberry Rhubarb Jam.Yum! Now...
- 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 Lazy Morning
Outdoor work has halted....except for the essentials, due to extreme heat. Yesterday morning I took a little time before the temperature climbedto unbearable to take some photos around the farm. I always have the best intentions of setting out with my...
- "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...
Animals
Moonbeam
He is in need of a bath and some general grooming....but with the weather as it has been for the last several days (rainy), it will have to wait. Still....he is quite lovely, don't you think? Though a bit on the chubby side, (he really loves to graze) this horse is so peaceful and quiet. He is a joy to have on the farm.On this particular day, he was in no hurry to come back to the barn for his breakfast. Overcast days are great for getting a little extra sleep. The horses spend their nights in the pasture now that it is warmer. That way they are not pestered by flies. During the heat of the day, they stay in the shade by the barn where there are fans to both help keep the flies away and help to keep the horses cool.
- Donkey Dust
It's a hot, dry, dusty afternoon in the barnyard...the kind of day that sends you and me into the air conditioning. The horses hang out in the barn in front of the fans.The donkeys? They seem to revel in the heat of the sun.And there is plenty of...
- A Word About Flies
Fly control...one of the great challenges of life on the farm. But before we delve into that icky subject.I have to show you what became of yesterday's beautiful strawberries. I also harvested some rhubarb for this Strawberry Rhubarb Jam.Yum! Now...
- 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 Lazy Morning
Outdoor work has halted....except for the essentials, due to extreme heat. Yesterday morning I took a little time before the temperature climbedto unbearable to take some photos around the farm. I always have the best intentions of setting out with my...
- "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...