Even in the depths of winter farmers long for moisture falling on the fields. We received a little shine from the heavens and should be grateful. But I am greedy. My fields and gardens even in their winter slumber are greedy. I wanted RAIN! Lots of rain. 
But we did get a shower or two so I will be grateful for that. Hairy MacLairy has been telling me that this hole in the door had nothing to do with him at all and what am I going on about? We will look at that today Hairy. Our last warm day for a while. 
Yesterday was a great day for washing on the line. I think the washing line needs some repairs too!
My herd.
TonTon doing the round up. Everyone is taking a lot of notice of the herding dog. Not.
Good morning. Queenie was in heat yesterday and has spent the last 24 hours mooing plaintively to the bull across the creek.
Daisy kicked only once during her milking yesterday. The difference in that cow in only three days of treatment is fantastic. Milking later in the day is so much more relaxed. John’s new job is to brush her while I milk. Her tests show improvements in both of the weak quarters. And her behaviour tells me that she is no longer feeling pain. Even though nothing full blown ever really presented itself, I knew there was something not right with this cow. So I can tentatively say that the Mastoblast (the homeopathic remedy) is proving to be an excellent find.
Mama is on a stricter diet for this pregnancy with no sign of the lameness that she is prone to. Soon I will start to add grain to her diet but only exactly what she requires. No spoiling her this time. Mia is also growing quite wide. Let’s hope she has no trouble this time.
So today we will finish up the last of the outside chores then hunker down for another spell of deep winter. But, that’s OK. My long silk underwear has arrived along with the silk thermal inners for my gloves. So I am ready this time. Bring it on, Old Man Winter!
Have a lovely day my darlings.
celi
The Kitchen's Garden 
65 responses to “Rain.. Yay.. Blink.. Oh.. Was that IT?!!”
Wait – back up. How did I miss not one but TWO confirmed pregnant sheep? Take a bit of time off, and the world moves on… 😉
Best of luck to the wooly ladies-in-waiting…will you breed Queenie this year?
Wishing you a good downpour – and soon!
Not exactly confirmed yet but showing all the signs.. Yes I am hoping to breed Queenie in the late spring, at the same time as Daisy, that will be a big day!! c
Love the last photo of the cows just looking at you, the crazy lady with the camera. They must wonder about you and your odd ways, don’t you suppose?
I am sure that they have developed some interesting theories about my odd behaviour but they are kind enough to pose! c
Having had nothing but downpours for ages, today we have sunshine and I revelled in it this morning. Dark blue clouds are mounting now, but I enjoyed my moment.
Glad Daisy is responding to the new regime. May all be fecund for you.
Amazing to see Bobby Blanc is nearly as big as Queenie at only 8mths old. It looks like he could grow to be taller than Daisy at the rate he is growing:) Hope you get some rain – we need it too, sweltering at 36C (96F) today. Poor OZ heading up to 48C(115F) again this weekend. Hoping those silky’s keep you cozy. Laura
Poor Aussie. cs, that is terrifically destructive heat.
Lots of cloud cover and a small shower of rain here too this morning………all gone now temp rocketing up past melting point……….the heatwave smoothies have made an appearance again.
ah yes, those smoothies, the only good thing about a heatwave! c
Oh yay, we are going to have more babies – all very exciting. The “herd” makes such a lovely header shot, especially with Ton in action too.
Have a lovely weekend C.
🙂 Mandy xo
It is a little soft but the air was heavy with water .. anyway focus is overrated!! my story and i am sticking to it! c
Just love the new picture of your herd and Ton Ton on the top of the blog page. Ton Ton is such a hoot! Sad though that the cows don’t pay much attention to him. 🙂 We had rain and fog all day yesterday! Such a wonderful happening!!! xo
oh you need that rain too.. even snow will do the trick, Fog means much warmer than us though.. c
Bobby is still Bobby and not picatta, I see.
Not until late next summer if all goes well.. he is growing nicely too.. c
LOVE the washing line shot! Who puts wash on the line in January!!?! My cellar has turned into a “french pressing” at the moment.
Morning Jean, only one more day of this carry on then the washing goes back into the loft to dry on racks!.. c
Sometimes when I read your blog I wonder how you ever have time for all the things you do. Just taking the time to hang each garment on the line would be a chore, when to me stuffing the clean duds into the dryer takes time enough. I nominate you for “superwoman” of the century.
You are such a lark ronnie,, have a lovely day.. c
I am envious of your laundry hanging out. While I have hung laundry outside in January in Minnesota, it hasn’t happened yet this year. The contrast between your vivid-hued laundry and the dreary landscape struck me particularly. And look at that whipping wind. Nature’s dryer at her best.
I loved the colours too, I tend to look for colour when I am out touring with Camera House.. c
Good for you for not assuming that Daisy’s issue was a behavior problem. I’m so glad the remedy is working!
I am so glad too, the last few milkings have been a pleasure, which is such a change. When I first came home there was a 1,500 pound monster in the milking parlour.. c
Plenty of rain going spare in the UK? Shame I can’t send it to you by Express Delivery 😉
I would take it too! c
Hairy does look quite innocent standing at the hole by the door, poor guy. I am glad Daisy is feeling better and because of that able to behave herself. The picture of TonTon and the herd makes me crack up! As always, I enjoy reading your story.
Morning shoes honey, hope all is well at your place, i shall pop over! c
Love the new header. And I’m so glad Daisy is doing better. A later milking time in winter is definitely better. We milk at 7am &pm year round. I need to check out that Mastoblast. Honey has issues occasionally and I hate to medicate if I can help it. Have a wonderful week-end Celi and enjoy those silkies!
Los of good things happening on the Farmy and silk undies too!