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A Gentle Day
Thanksgiving is my favourite American holiday. Mainly because there are no expectation of gifts or silly songs or garish decorations and you only have to eat once that day. It is all about the food and family and friends. Of course as I am a New Zealander I don’t have to cook a Thanksgiving lunch. My…
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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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