Tag: dutch belted cows
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The Herd welcomes Naomi
What is the definition of a herd of cows anyway? How many does one need to have a herd? Because yesterday Lady Astor gave birth to a lovely tiny, tiny heifer. She also has no belt at all, just a tiny bit of white on her side and her belly. But she is so delicate…
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Every thing in its proper place
This time of year, as we gear up for the busy season, everything is re-placed in its proper place, House AND Barn and woe betide anyone who borrows something and does not return it. I work alone – so that would be ME whose Woes will be Beti-ded. And the house is small so everything…
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Cats in Hiding
The kittens have heard that next week they are off to have their ‘operations.’ So they are exploring hiding places. I can still see you, you know. Hide again. I can still see you this time too. Egoli quite likes riding in the car and wonders if he can take his perfectly healthy paw for…
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I had a thought –
– running through my head all day yesterday. For you. But I did not write it down. Roger and I have similar problems, whereas he cannot remember a word, I cannot remember an entire concept. There was something I was going to tell you. But it has popped like a soap bubble. Gone. Ah…
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Trotting Pig and Running Cow
Yesterday Tane was observed trotting down the drive, at speed. He would not let on as to where he was actually heading but he was going there at a good clip. A case of “I don’t know where I’m going but I’m making very good time.” I know that feeling. Tima and the dogs and I went…
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