Category: Farming
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Fast
The Pig Vet is coming very early to see Wai this morning. So your story today is in pictures. And I am not proofing. I will be back in later. He was brighter yesterday, rising up to greet me each time I came in and in the afternoon he let me trim more of the…
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Rocks in the fields
The kunekune in their little field. They looked like rocks didn’t they. Poppy (in heat) broke out of her field and into the kune field the night before last looking for a boar. Poor Tane hid in his little house again and Poppy was escorted back to the rat house paddock (she whined and cried…
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Guest writer: Rosy
Hi There, I’m Rosy, C’s farm helper for the week! Today is my last day here so I wanted to say a quick hello before I left. I’ve heard so much about you! I love the supportive community you have all built here. I’d like to share some of my favorite moments on the farm…
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The farm adjusts
Wai The Armadillo Pig and I are getting into a rhythm of procedures three times a day and a walk around the field three times a day. He is getting to learn a few Sheila commands “Go to Bed”, “Off for a walk”, “Where’s your bowl”. Though he ignores them all. But stands absolutely still,…
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Crackling along
Because Wai The Armadillo Pig is not allowed outside in the sunshine during the day, I have opened up the barn corridors so he can roam about in there. Generally he does not want to go anywhere and I have to get out a big board and herd him out for a walk. Exercise is…
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