Tag: cows
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The Loaves and the Fishes
Woke up to pouring rain this morning with its company the thunder and lightening. Yesterday we had 78f/25c and high winds which would have warmed the earth up. It certainly warmed me up! So the rain will encourage some grass growth. And I need that grass to grow. Because my hay pile is very low now.…
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Utero babies
Molly’s belly fairly bubbles with baby movement now. Two or three times every day I go and sit with Molly in her room -the moment she hears me croon, she lays on her side so I can stroke her belly. As long as she can feel me leaning against her she is happy. I encourage this. Farrowing…
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Long Necks
I was feeling lazy yesterday afternoon as I climbed right to the top of the hay pile in the West Barn, the last stack stands in the corner of the central storage area of the barn. It is stacked against an interior wall with cows behind it. The hay stack is still high enough to be able…
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Under a cloud
A real cloud not a metaphorical one – thankfully. Tima is such a round barrel that her speed in this shot can only be determined by seeing TonTon (stick in mouth as usual) hurrying along beside her. When Tane hurries his movements smooth right out. When he walks he barely uses three of his legs.…
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Where you see from
It is 27f/-2c right now as I write. But it is the morning and the temperature will rise through the day. Funny how 27F does not feel cold today – no fire – the only room with a heater is the tiny cloak room when the chicks are growing. But I am dressing for the…
The Kitchen's Garden 