It is a measure of Sheila’s trust in me that she would trudge all the way across the snow drift that has had her cooped up all this time and come out for a walk. (Though she has balked at it three days running so I guess she trusts me when she feels like it) . 
She sent Poppy out to test the waters. 
Then across she came. Like an ice-breaking barge in heels. She did not appreciate me taking a photo of her navigating the silly footpath I had made for her. But even Marmalade came out for a walk.
People and pigs need time in the sun, whether it is cold or not. Winter is hard on warm blooded animals.
Once she was across/through my little path she trotted about Daisy’s field eating any grass she could find. Everyone needs their greens in this wintery weather too.
Getting back through the Ice Floe was not quite as graceful – having missed the path while wondering about dinner. Don’t worry she made certain to let me know I had Erred. I love that pig. Sheila my big fat pig.
Lady Aster is becoming the lead cow in the teensy herd. She is a lovely gentle cow. And much wider than Elsie.
I took Camera House Across The Way yesterday to show you the calves. They are doing very well in and out of their big beautiful barn.
They are growing fast. Shiny even in their winter coats.
Aunty Del is a beautiful wee heifer – destined to be a big player on the farmy in the next couple of years. It takes a long time to grow a milk cow. Lucky you and I are in for the long haul.
I hope you all have a lovely day.
Your friend on the farm
celi
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44 responses to “Cold Feet”
We all need the sun… good for the soul. I know they say animals are built for the cold, and I observe that most mammals and birds tend to flourish in the cold rather than the heat. But oh, how I long for the warm days of spring and the rain that washes away the last traces of these long winter days. Keep warm and toasty if you can! 🙂
Love the pooping note on the side of the box! Good afternoon, all! >
Ice breaker on dry land, but not so good skating on a lake 😉
I love Sheila! And those calves! What beauties!🐮
Excellent! Sheila in her high heels!!! Elegant, as always, and picture perfect. So true what you say about all of us needing a bit of sun every day. I love that. Best part of the post, though? The bit about NO MORE POOPING ON MISS C’S BOX.
I hope your birds can read!
Oh how I wish you had sound on this blog. I’d love to hear what Sheila said to you in her scolding, scalding voice! Lovely photos all! Most enjoyable.
Celi, I absolutely love these pictures this morning!! love the top picture with the 3 cows in a row!! would make a nice picture o the wall!! just love Marmelade trotten around with Sheila and Poppy! and then Sheila knee deep in snow ~ bet she was gruttin’ around!! and all the cowsies are lookin’ good! love these pictures!
Good Luck getting the “no Poop” rule to stick. I don’t seem to have much luck with that
What a fluffy kitten! It’s amazing how the cold can make them poof out like that.
Nancy
Hey Celi, it nust be so nice yo get outside and stretch those legs 🙂
It may be chilly… Sheila!… but the light and the dappled sunlight is gorgeous 🙂
Love the note to the cats in the last shot.
Looking at all those bright photos I can feel the crisp cold air in my lungs – way better than the damp cold grey days over here. Suddenly I realised my feet hasd gone cold, can I blame the trudge through your snow? 😉
We are all tired tired tired of being indoors. Sun calls! (and those little fuzzy calves – want to reach out and touch them)