The cows on the West side are more than happy with their big round bale.
Stupid seldom leaves its side.
Tia’s cousin.
He is a beautiful animal.
I had John place the round bale under the trees. It is dry under there with not as much growth for them to trample. These round bales cost me 25 dollars each. Grass hay. But there are not many of them.
Hopefully we get the bale of alfalfa silage soon so I can feed that out at the same time. John will collect it soon I hope. It is difficult working with someone else (who is not working FOR me). I have to wait for him to do things in his own time.
But the cows are happy. And as you can see we had sun all morning. And by late today most of that snow will be melted – there is drizzly rain coming too.
Today I am continuing work on cleaning up the chicken shed and the nesting boxes, etc. Taking advantage of this thaw. A number of chickens have taken to sleeping in the laying boxes, so we will address that problem too. I will clean them right back to the laying mats and I will get John to put up another roosting pole. (If he is around) The chickens have plenty of space to roost but there is a hierarchy, even in the chook house. The last three days we have been able to collect TWO eggs a day. The chickens are coming out of their rest period. Good news!
I hope you have a lovely day.
celi
WEATHER: Already we are above freezing. No more sun though.
Saturday 01/20 30% / 0 in
Partly cloudy skies this morning will give way to low clouds and drizzle during the afternoon. High 42F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night 01/20 30% / 0 in
Cloudy with periods of drizzle. Areas of patchy fog. Low around 35F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
Sun
7:12 am 4:55 pm
Moon
Waxing Crescent, 11% visible 9:16 am 8:32 pm
The Kitchen's Garden 
38 responses to “THE WEST SIDE”
I have never been close to a cow. They must be remarkable to touch and stroke. Your photos are my closest to being near one.
They are like really really big shaggy dogs – who might kick if you move too fast. Come on out! I am on airbnb. You could touch a cow!
That sounds the best offer of the month !
love the “nosey” cow photo~! Cheers!
Gorgeous pictures ☺️
Oh, of course you can call your animals anything you like C. They’re yours to name and of course, she can’t know it’s a demeaning name. Growing up we were taught never to call anyone stupid or dumb as it was what bullies called other kids and what some parents called their children. Terrible! So, that’s probably why it was a bit bothersome to me too. No big deal, she is just a cow after all, not a person and you love her. 🙂