Animals
- Things To Do On A Hot Summer Day
It seems that most of the country is experiencing a heat wave this week.And we are no exception...however, we are luckier than some.Our high temps are just in the low nineties...it could be much worse. But still, for animals that are used to temps in...
- Blue Skies, Sun, And Icicles
Yesterday afternoon as the dogs and I moved about the farm...feeding animals, gathering eggs, filling water buckets and cleaning manure,I was enthralled with the positively beautiful weather. The sun was out and the thermometer had hit a high of 28 degrees...
- Do Ducks Get Cold Feet?
One of the things that I am so very thankful foris the opportunity to observe nature on a daily basis.I delight in the subtle daily changes in the world around me. Each morning as I go about my chores, my first stop is at the duck pond.Here I set out...
- For The Birds
As I write this post (last night),it is once again steadily raining outside.Most of my hay hopes have been dashed...with more rain coming today. Since I am unable to commune with my critters and take fresh pictures,I am going to compile a batch of photos...
- Part Two
Yes, you guessed it...I was (and still am) an only child.I learned very early to be happy with my own company...so, solitary farm life works ok for me. Let's continue... Rebecca: "I would like to know more about your chickens. How many do you...
Animals
UNCLE!
"UNCLE!"
That is what we used to cry when we'd had enough.
Well, "Uncle!" I say.
I
have
had
enough!
Of this.....
HEAT!!
Yesterday afternoon the thermometer on the sunny side
of the house read 120 degrees....that's all the higher it goes.
The thermometer on the shady side read 102 degrees.
Ok, it's the beginning of July...still early summer....wasn't the first
day of summer just a couple of weeks ago??
It is way too early for this type of heat.
Just ask my chickens.
Unfortunately, you will not be able to ask 3 of them.
Three of them perished today in the heat.
They are outside with plenty of shade and lots of fresh water.
But, it is just too hot.
I must apologize.
I always try to write happy stories.
But today, it is hard.
We are all a bit stressed by the heat.
The chickens are panting.
The horses are miserable.
At least they have a powerful fan to stand in front of.
And I am drenched in sweat.
Not a pretty sight.
The only animals seemingly unaffected by the heat are the guinea fowl.
I suppose being from Africa helps some.
Perhaps I should replace my chickens with ostriches.
And my horses with zebras.
Gazelle for goats.
Or maybe the heat should lift so we can all go back to
a more comfortable existence.
The drought continues, and our pond is down by 2 feet.
The ducks will soon have only a puddle.
Ok, so enough doom and gloom.
On a lighter note, the garden is thriving.
(That is, with daily watering.)
And, best of all......
Tyler is finally opening his eyes and checking out his world.
He has been much like a tiny puppy these last two weeks.
Sleeping, sleeping, sleeping.
Now, finally he has awakened....
"Hello world!"
On a much lighter note,
this is an actual local street sign.
Ah, how I love the country!!
- Things To Do On A Hot Summer Day
It seems that most of the country is experiencing a heat wave this week.And we are no exception...however, we are luckier than some.Our high temps are just in the low nineties...it could be much worse. But still, for animals that are used to temps in...
- Blue Skies, Sun, And Icicles
Yesterday afternoon as the dogs and I moved about the farm...feeding animals, gathering eggs, filling water buckets and cleaning manure,I was enthralled with the positively beautiful weather. The sun was out and the thermometer had hit a high of 28 degrees...
- Do Ducks Get Cold Feet?
One of the things that I am so very thankful foris the opportunity to observe nature on a daily basis.I delight in the subtle daily changes in the world around me. Each morning as I go about my chores, my first stop is at the duck pond.Here I set out...
- For The Birds
As I write this post (last night),it is once again steadily raining outside.Most of my hay hopes have been dashed...with more rain coming today. Since I am unable to commune with my critters and take fresh pictures,I am going to compile a batch of photos...
- Part Two
Yes, you guessed it...I was (and still am) an only child.I learned very early to be happy with my own company...so, solitary farm life works ok for me. Let's continue... Rebecca: "I would like to know more about your chickens. How many do you...