Animals
- A Perfectly Perfect Day
There is a time of day that is quite magical...those last few moments of darkness before the land begins to awaken with the rising sun. With a full moon casting a glistening shimmer to the pond,we start our day. Without the birdsong that accompanies...
- Happy Chickens...abundant Eggs
In caring for my animals, I am always trying to find the "best way" of doing things. Each morning, I open up the chicken houses and allow the girls out for free ranging. After they have all hastily exited their houses, I clean their waterer, refill...
- Weekend Update
Winter has arrived on the farm...a little earlier than expected.We had a weekend punctuated by cold winds, gray skies, and snow flurries. Warm fires, comfort food, and quiet knitting filled some of the hours.The rest were filled with family. Tyler and...
- Monday Drivel
I'll guess you won't be surprised when I tell you that it is still cold here. And Sunday graced us with more snow. Which we needed...just to top off all the ice. Every step we take outside is treacherous.I can't tell you how many falls...
- Baby, It's Cold Outside
This has been the coldest December that I can remember. Our Decembers are usually temperate...and snow for Christmas is often a long shot. However, it looks like the snow on the ground will still be around for the holidays. The snow on the ground makes...
Animals
Too Many Shades of Gray!
It's that time of year when days pass,
seemingly unending... with no sunshine.
Endless days of gray....
cloudy skies, snow flurries, cold...
from sun-up 'til sun-down.
Upon awakening, my eyes are greeted by the gray light of morning...
no longer do the daffodil yellow rays filter through my windowpanes.
It's no wonder so many people begin to feel a heaviness in spirit this time of year.
I often wonder if the animals feel the weight of winter's tedium...
hours upon hours with only the low light that filters through the heavy ceiling of clouds.
I know the horses prefer the cold of winter to the hot of summer,
but do you suppose they miss the way the summer sun
makes the colors jump off the canvas of the surrounding landscape?
I sure do!
For the first time ever, we have had a major disagreement between two of the roosters.
We returned home from breakfast on Sunday to find Millard and Milton
engaged in mortal combat.
Amanda broke up the fight, and détente has prevailed ever since.
All that remains are the scabs and bloodstained feathers.
I'm about ready to put Prozac in their water!
As for us humans, the warmth of the fireplace is no substitute for sunshine,
but it helps.
And the knitting continues....
I am using yarns that are cotton, soy, and bamboo...
playing with color (color that has temporarily left my outside world).
playing with color (color that has temporarily left my outside world).
Amazingly, our hens don't seem to be adversely affected by winter.
In fact, our egg production is great right now.
I suppose with days like this...they have nothing better to do than lay eggs!
Heat lamps help a bit, I believe.
- A Perfectly Perfect Day
There is a time of day that is quite magical...those last few moments of darkness before the land begins to awaken with the rising sun. With a full moon casting a glistening shimmer to the pond,we start our day. Without the birdsong that accompanies...
- Happy Chickens...abundant Eggs
In caring for my animals, I am always trying to find the "best way" of doing things. Each morning, I open up the chicken houses and allow the girls out for free ranging. After they have all hastily exited their houses, I clean their waterer, refill...
- Weekend Update
Winter has arrived on the farm...a little earlier than expected.We had a weekend punctuated by cold winds, gray skies, and snow flurries. Warm fires, comfort food, and quiet knitting filled some of the hours.The rest were filled with family. Tyler and...
- Monday Drivel
I'll guess you won't be surprised when I tell you that it is still cold here. And Sunday graced us with more snow. Which we needed...just to top off all the ice. Every step we take outside is treacherous.I can't tell you how many falls...
- Baby, It's Cold Outside
This has been the coldest December that I can remember. Our Decembers are usually temperate...and snow for Christmas is often a long shot. However, it looks like the snow on the ground will still be around for the holidays. The snow on the ground makes...