Animals
- Treats?
It's the age old question that I'm sure you've wanted to ask...but never have.So, today I'm asking.... What is it about manure piles? I mean really.... You'd think there must be something really tasty there,because everybody loves...
- The Donkeys Have Their Wooly Bangs Again!
There is absolutely nothing new happening on the farm.Nadda.And that's just how we like it this time of year! We've been hit with a wintry blast of weather.Early morning chores are done in 20+ degrees.Yesterday morning brought a light dusting...
- Babs, Continued
I am sure that by now you know how much I love my chickens. You have to have figured out by now that my favorite is Babs. She just amazes me....she is so non-chicken-like. Lately when her henhouse pals are out free ranging in the woods,...
- The Peter Principle
(The theory that employees will advance to their highest level of competency....and then be promoted....ending up totally incompetent). Well, I am not sure if this is actually what is happening but for some reason....this came to mind when I thought...
- Cold, Quiet Mornings
There is something so peaceful about morning in the barn. The air is crisp and cool. The animals have just woken up and are quietly waiting for hay. Morning is my favorite time at the farm. After taking hay to the goats and horses, feeding the chickens,...
Animals
Trans-Species Friendships
I find that so many of my posts have a common theme...
peaceful cohabitation of different species.
For example:
Horses and chickens....
the chickens have no fear of the horses and often walk about in between the equines legs.
The horses seem to just expect it.
Cats and chickens....
drinking out of the same bowl...
Dogs and pigs...
as if there is no difference between them!
Looks as though Maddie will be my chief pig-sitter.
Piggy love....
If only we, as humans, could be half as accepting of those
who are very different from ourselves...
peaceful cohabitation.
Imagine!
Now, go hug a pig!
- Treats?
It's the age old question that I'm sure you've wanted to ask...but never have.So, today I'm asking.... What is it about manure piles? I mean really.... You'd think there must be something really tasty there,because everybody loves...
- The Donkeys Have Their Wooly Bangs Again!
There is absolutely nothing new happening on the farm.Nadda.And that's just how we like it this time of year! We've been hit with a wintry blast of weather.Early morning chores are done in 20+ degrees.Yesterday morning brought a light dusting...
- Babs, Continued
I am sure that by now you know how much I love my chickens. You have to have figured out by now that my favorite is Babs. She just amazes me....she is so non-chicken-like. Lately when her henhouse pals are out free ranging in the woods,...
- The Peter Principle
(The theory that employees will advance to their highest level of competency....and then be promoted....ending up totally incompetent). Well, I am not sure if this is actually what is happening but for some reason....this came to mind when I thought...
- Cold, Quiet Mornings
There is something so peaceful about morning in the barn. The air is crisp and cool. The animals have just woken up and are quietly waiting for hay. Morning is my favorite time at the farm. After taking hay to the goats and horses, feeding the chickens,...