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Stillborn
As Alex my new and simply stunning Dexter heifer arrived … … as Tima, the kunekune gilt, completely out of the blue, without any prior warning whatsoever, went into labour. She had no udder, was not wide or obviously pregnant. She never created a nest. She was eating and drinking like there was no tomorrow.…
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The other day…
.. something happened. I did not want to tell you because maybe you would think I was stupid and leave me. But then I thought maybe you do stupid things too (I hope) and it would be a relief for you to read about other people doing stupid things (I hope). Though you should never…
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In a Bulls Eye
Meet Carlos the Fourth. He is a 6 month old Dexter Bull. And he arrived yesterday at the farm. He will never be a big bull but he sure will be a sturdy one. He is long legged, bright, well trained and very friendly (which may or may not be a good thing in a bull).…
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Open those doors
I hate it when the barn doors are closed, it is such a cold drafty space in there, the animals need sunshine and air. When the big doors are open the nasty drafts are exorcised. Lots of air always wins over a little air flying in through a tiny slit in the wall. I hate that…
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Caught napping
I know that the Weather People said there would be snow here yesterday. And I know the Weather People said there would be cold and the high winds. And I know the Weather People (whoever they are) declared a Winter Advisory (whatever that is). But I did not expect a BLIZZARD! Honestly I didn’t. Not in…
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Face your Dreams
Turn your face to your dreams. Yesterday (with snow and a dramatic drop in temperature in the forecast) I dug out the North doors – that side of the Home Barn is sinking so those doors are always stuck in the mud, they are the bane of my life- but I got them dug out and…
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