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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

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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

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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….

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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A week of getting things done

This past week I have had help here at StoneFace to get some things done. My son Jon drove over from Seattle. I think he wanted to make sure his dad wasn’t all sick and depressed over losing two mama … Continue reading

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