This is what is happening in the fields, the sun is greening the ground. Waving its brushy wand. Its hard earned water colours. Colouring at last. I am tired. In fact i am feeling deeply tired. Don’t worry though, it is just an adjustment period. A step, step peck.
Daisy has presented with The Mastitis. So I have begun to fight this shit of a chronic infection again.
I have done a season with her and the mastitis already. We have a regime in place where I live and work with a cow who is prone to infection. My objective is to keep her healthy and milking and I am looking for another heifer to eventually replace her as the house cow and Daisy will go out to pasture as a breeding cow. But this will take a few years.
Anyway. Good morning.
I hope you find some loveliness today.
Your friend on the farmy
celi
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50 responses to “Sun-green”
Poor Daisy, I sympathize, I remember mastitis. It looks as is Sheila has become an adoptive mother, and cute little poppy appears to love her.
Indeed; the grass around here is brown and trashy but at least it is snow free. A very good sign is the rhubarb peeking out of the ground.
Oh no not again! Miss C I’m curious, how would Mastitis affect Daisy’s calf if she was feeding him, or would mastitis be less likely to occur? Queenie’s Bobby is an almost exact carbon copy of her! Hope you mange to get some rest this weekend 🙂 Laura
The Bobby is still getting her milk, there is no alternative really. But it does not seem to bother the calves. If Daisy had a couple of calves feeding from her I am sure it would keep her mastitis more manageable, but she is prone so I am wary of sending her off without daily checks, plus everything on the farm revolves around daisy and her milk. We all drink it,it fattens the pigs not to mention the cheeses and icecream and butter in the freezer for winter. So there is really no point in having a milk cow that i do not milk full time. Also with a healthy cow I coud share milk her with a calf but Daisy will never have a perfect udder now. Though a calf drinking from these quarters many many times during the day is always better than me milking her. So (after that long rambling answer) this is why I have to start her replacement this summer.. but yes, a calf drinking from a cow would mean the mastitis is less likely.. c
poor daisy! i too had mastitis and it was horrible. it’s good that you already have this experience. it is really foggy here this morning.
Poor you, poor Daisy 😦
Dratted mastitis!!! I understand the tired … so much to do now that the weather is cooperating. I have to stop myself from turning in circles, sometimes.
Glad to see the sun is out for you at last…makes a difference. The creatures seem pretty happy to see and feel it too. Have a good day:)
Cecilia, what is mastitis?
Make sure you get some rest . Take good care of yourself just the way you take care of your animals? Enjoy the sun.
Good question. I shall find you a good link that explains it properly.. but basically it is an infection in the udder. c
You sound a bit flat today but you do fantastic work with your lovely animals which are all looking reslly well and happy.
Dagnabbit! I was sure you were going to avoid that stupid mastitis this go round. I am so sorry. I will be keeping my fingers crossed that this all works out and that it does not wear you and Daisy to a frazzle. Hugs!!!
Poor Daisy! But seeing Sheila and Poppy together makes me so happy. What a sweet duo!
Please take care. The change in the seasons from winter into spring is a time I always find difficult. I want to push on like the snow drops or daffodils out through the soil, but my energy fails. Maybe we humans take longer because our needs are different, we need the energy, not for a few weeks, but for a full year ahead…. like your April Calendars!
Oh sweet Celi… just as the sun makes her appearance and all seems well with the world, mastitis arrives at your barn door! This is the life we accept and rail against at times, and it seems we cannot catch a break. Ah but we do… and it’s a grand life after all. Get some rest to renew your spirit. I’m sending positive vibes your way!
Sometimes it’s OK to admit you’re weary and worn because life, as much as we wish, is not always easy. But I know this is only a temporary moment as I have seen you rise up with that optimism, charge forward attitude that endears you to so many of us. For today, be tired.
And here’s hoping Daisy’s mastitis is soon under control. That written by a dairy farmer’s daughter.
I think we all feel your discouragement with you. But that just means new plans and a different direction. When the tiredness overtakes you, just coast, as well as you can!