Now that Alissa is gone and the woofing is finished I have to do all the dishes by myself! Dammit -I forgot about that.
There is quite a bit of blood in Lady Astors milk now – whatever the trauma was to her udder it is beginning to show. I am milking three times a day to keep it from going mastitic. And will call the vet today – so far she is not showing signs of infection but it is very likely now. 
She is milking well though – no kicking, no pain in the udder when I feel around for lumps (none), eating and grazing. Milking right out. But something is wrong. Really wrong. However she is just as likely to get better with a couple of extra milkings, electrolyte in her water to increase her hydration and tons of fresh food. I hope we do not need to bring in the vet. 
Aunty Del is showing off her new grass seed earring. 
After the milking, and after Lady has been released back outside, Wai Wai always comes in to inspect the buckets of grain, boiled eggs and hot milk for leaks and counts them for accuracy. Wai hates milk so he never eats anything, just sniffs his way along before wandering back out again. I cannot imagine Tima being that well behaved.
Wai follows the dogs and I back and forth for the whole period of feeding out. Making little happpy squeaks as he trots along very determinedly on his short little legs. He is worse than Boo for not wanting me out of his sight.
Then after chores he tucks up into his bed and waits for the sun to lose its heat so we can do it all over again.
I hope you have a lovely day.
Love celi
PS The latest newsletter is out introducing the latest Farm cartoon.
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The Kitchen's Garden 
45 responses to “The Dishes”
Washing dishes is more enjoyable when done with good company…
I do so hope your AirBnB venture pans out well for you! My daughter and I tried one down in Florida this past spring when we went to visit our Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton, and it was a great experience. We are planning a trip to Chicago’s Wrigley Field next summer and will definitely swing by and stay with you if it’s available!
Bless all your wonderful farmy animals….
Sorry about the dishes. Doing them alone is such a dreaded chore): Perhaps your guests might actually enjoying grabbing a towel? I know I would, if I were there; it goes so much faster with someone else to chat with: )
Also sorry to hear Lady’s udder is sounding worse. Do you have access to Arnica homeopathics? It is excellent at healing and subsequent clean up of bruised tissue.
And SO good being able to see Wai’s petite, white stocking’d feet and his legs getting “longer”
I do use Arnica – Wai has used up almost my entire stash. How many drops would you give a cow though?
Yes, that’s a very good question! (Was just wondering that myself, lol)
There is also ointment for topical application…
Love that “busy kitchen” photo. Lovely stainless steel counters and so easy to clean – as in make REALLY clean; )
Do you do cheese-making as well, C?
Oh, or canning? Oh wait, now there’s something you could do… Have classes for those who want to learn how things are put away for winter. Freezing, canning, pickles & preserves. People would love to learn how to grow (and keep) their own food! Just a thought (or two; )
Wow after having 5 children, one dog and a father in law to look after, I dont think I could ever have cows and pigs to tend to…Bravo to you…I’ll take the dishes!
I know all about the five children! Hats off to you too!
Look at Wai! No wonder he follows you about .. I would too! Happy day Celi.