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Introducing Baby Bobby Blanc
Our baby calf has arrived. Both mother and baby are doing just fine. I am going to let the images tell the story. A few of these shots are of the actual birth which was perfect. Magic in the field. I thought I would warn you of the birth photos ahead of time, in case…
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Pig escape Thwarted by Heifer
Well, all my plans for a couple of hours off, yesterday afternoon, were in vain. The farmy had other plans. Hairy Maclairy decided to stage a break in into the Milking Parlour. A space he is not allowed to visit. The Shush Sisters were re-homed into the pig sty. They literally romped in all…
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Making hay while we wait
First thing I did this morning after checking Daisy was zoom over to Punkins Patch where Mamas wool has been spun. It is so beautiful. Have you met Blossom yet? She is the sweetest little pet lamb. She helps Sara spin. You can see it over on her page. Soon all the spun wool will be returned…
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Daisy the Watched Kettle
First we have to admire Charlotte who is posing in her swimming pool. l did not tell her that she wooshed all the water out already! The hose is on its way, little Shush. I call them the Shush Sisters because that is what I call TO them when I feed them. You will remember…
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Caught on film with her head in a Pig Trough!
First we need a lesson in topping. I hate topping. Topping is when you mow the tops off the pasture in the fields. We have more grass than stock this year which is good. And was in the sustainable plan. We are not at full strength as far as stock goes. Not yet. I…
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Farmy Walkabout
We are not looking directly at Daisy, in fact this shot is of Peghorn. Do you see him. Bottom left.That little patch of orange feathers. Apparently Daisy is doing a Mama and not looking at us either. She is being so good, and so patient – her udder is just so enormous now that it…
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