Animals
I forgot to mention how our barn kitties fight the cold......
They each have their own goat-warming hut (made by Uncle Mike). You might remember that Uncle Mike had instructions for making these warming huts published in the last issue of Hobby Farms. Needless to say, they come in quite handy for many of our animals and fowl.
- Wanted: Mouser
For Sale: Two Useless (but adorable) Barn Kitties.....Cheap!Actually, they are not for sale. However, it occurred to me this morning, that they are not keeping up their end of the bargain. These two fun loving felines have a warm place to sleep, two meals...
- It's A Dirty Job
But, somebody's got to do it!! Yes, those are our guinea fowl on the manure pile. Can you think of a better place to look for a tasty meal? We keep a steady supply of guinea fowl on the farm because of their love for the taste of insects...particularly...
- Chicken Relocation Project
Well, it seems that 26 chicken poulets make quite a bit of dust when housed in one's garage....and so it was time to move the chicken babies to their new quarters. Mike and Becky have been housing these little gals first in their bathroom in horse...
- A Boy And His Goat......
Meet Mike. For those of you who have not read this blog from its beginning, you may not know Mike. Mike is my brother-in-law, husband to Becky (the Vet)...my hubby's sister. Mike and Becky moved from Reno, Nevada a little over a year ago and bought...
- Spring Arrives......
Spring is here. The weather has warmed. And no one is happier than the ducks (except for maybe the horses, and the people, and the chickens.....) It was a tough winter for all of the farm animals. The first unfortunate occurence came early in the winter...
Animals
The Life of a Barn Kitty
I forgot to mention how our barn kitties fight the cold......
They each have their own goat-warming hut (made by Uncle Mike). You might remember that Uncle Mike had instructions for making these warming huts published in the last issue of Hobby Farms. Needless to say, they come in quite handy for many of our animals and fowl.
- Wanted: Mouser
For Sale: Two Useless (but adorable) Barn Kitties.....Cheap!Actually, they are not for sale. However, it occurred to me this morning, that they are not keeping up their end of the bargain. These two fun loving felines have a warm place to sleep, two meals...
- It's A Dirty Job
But, somebody's got to do it!! Yes, those are our guinea fowl on the manure pile. Can you think of a better place to look for a tasty meal? We keep a steady supply of guinea fowl on the farm because of their love for the taste of insects...particularly...
- Chicken Relocation Project
Well, it seems that 26 chicken poulets make quite a bit of dust when housed in one's garage....and so it was time to move the chicken babies to their new quarters. Mike and Becky have been housing these little gals first in their bathroom in horse...
- A Boy And His Goat......
Meet Mike. For those of you who have not read this blog from its beginning, you may not know Mike. Mike is my brother-in-law, husband to Becky (the Vet)...my hubby's sister. Mike and Becky moved from Reno, Nevada a little over a year ago and bought...
- Spring Arrives......
Spring is here. The weather has warmed. And no one is happier than the ducks (except for maybe the horses, and the people, and the chickens.....) It was a tough winter for all of the farm animals. The first unfortunate occurence came early in the winter...