Category Archives: on the farm
Things as they are now
So, let me start at the beginning. If you have been following the weather page here, you may have noticed some odd readings in the wind direction graphic. For a couple of months now the wind apparently only comes out … Continue reading
It has been a challenging year
So let me begin with a summary: At the first of the year I had 18 chickens (2 roosters, 16 hens), 22 ducks (not sure how many drakes…maybe 9 or so) and 10 does, 1 buck (Hank Jr.) and 2 … Continue reading
The week in review
So, I’m not sure where the week has gone. Seems we just got started and before I knew it…. odd, I think I hear Carol Burnett….
Another year older and deeper in…..?
This was a very busy week. I started out trying to get the new garden space ready for planting. It had been cold, but I figured that it will eventually warm up enough to get seeds in the ground. I … Continue reading
Sprouts and goats in isolation
After recovering from the busy weekend I noticed on Monday that my weather station was acting like it needed new batteries. So I went out into the blustery breeze and disassembled the sensor that holds the batteries. At least I … Continue reading
A day (and 2 nights) in the life
From my observation of the breeding period, I determined that JuneCarter would have her kids on 3/22/2014 and Dolly would have hers on 3/28/2014. The dates were determined using a calculator based on observed “contact” and a 151 day gestation … Continue reading
Whoa baby!
So, I have been watching JuneCarter for the past few days thinking that she is due to kid first this year. I have kind of kept an eye on Dolly as well, but by my calculations she still has another … Continue reading
So I’m a day late….
And if you ask those who know me I’m also a dollar short. Due to the late night Friday I completely spaced out last night and forgot to write this blog post. So I sit here listening to the wind … Continue reading
A good day at the farm
I have been waiting for Abby to have her kid(s) now for over a month. In a previous post I predicted that she would have them by the end of august. That time frame came and went with no sign … Continue reading
A long hot busy summer ….. so far
I have been caught up in the day to day that summertime brings here at the farm. So much so that I see I haven’t posted since the middle of May. I don’t want to just sum up, so let … Continue reading