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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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Off we Go
After chores I have to drive up to the airport and I have exactly one hour less than I need to complete everything even though I got perfectly up to date yesterday evening and am awake early. So I am running. Things are in order though, I am prepared and I am raring to go as…
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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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