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I am Cecilia. A New Zealander who farms in Illinois.
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Cows in Mud
So, first the cows were able to knock their water over and it flowed into their tiny wallow. Then I refilled their water and forgot I was filling it and THAT overflowed. And next thing you know all the cows are stomping up and down cooling their heels, making a pond. Alex must be exhausted…
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Adjustments
Lady Astor has begun a very naughty habit while she is milking – she lifts her tail and PEES – Gallons – all over the clean milking shed floor. So to adjust this unacceptable behaviour I have to train her to pee BEFORE she comes into the milking shed. Up until recently I have had to…
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Normal storms
Last nights storm was so loud!. The dogs tried once again to climb under the furniture. The wind was high and the lightening endless. But I am over worrying about them. It is always a surprise when the storms roll in after a hot day of work out under the sun. But very quickly they…
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Bellying Down
Yes. That would be Tahiti. Her belly is really starting to drop now. This is called bellying down in Hog Breeders Speak. Can you see the line of her udder forming? In my experience she probably has a week or so to go but things are progressing nicely. She lay down for me yesterday and I…
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Fast and Steady
Stop me if I have told this story before but it has been on my mind to tell you. Boo and I were at the Farmers feed store the other day and RACING. (TonTon stayed home as he had a baby to mind). Boo and I roared into the parking lot and parked. We leapt…
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