Category Archives: Misc.
My Goodness… Two Years.
So many things have filled our calendar over the past two years. Enough that I’ll begin from the immediate, working my way backwards a bit as I go along with trying to catch up! Our Beloved Herd Sire is for … Continue reading
Culling Hope and a Lot of Investment of Self
I’ve known for a while now… this would be a difficult posting for me to accomplish. Grief is heavy. None of us ever feel up to facing it. I can’t think of anyone ever enjoying all the crying and hurting … Continue reading
Nope. It’s NOT Depression.
Sometimes Winter can become valuable as an assistant to helping me sort myself. Some would tend to claim it is depression I’m going through. But I know too differently. It is a series of events that has me in the … Continue reading
My Yardly Pet Peeve
These are my Waders. They carry more common sense, just standing on their own, compared to so many 2-legged brains that have entertained my cartoon sense of humor – while I have listened. It amazes me – the fact that … Continue reading
When Farming Steps on The Respect You’ve Given
I am so far from being any fan of PETA. And I have always done my best to sit back and learn from the large farming community. But I have also watched what’s happened to my body, despite sticking to … Continue reading
Our Dexter Family Just Grew – Again!
Meet Beatrice and Helena! They arrived just last night. And we are so tickled to have them come live with us! Both girls are Irish Dexters. Both have been tested and confirmed to be Positive for Chondro Dysplasia – a … Continue reading
Could I Farm the Whole State?
Could I Farm the Whole State?. A long posting. Yes. Skimming did not work for me. I had to go back to the top and start over. And boy… was I so glad I did that. THIS posting by Chism … Continue reading
Watch Farmland Documentary FOR FREE at Hulu.Com NOW!
No matter who you are – or – where you live in the United States…. No matter what you do in life… You have to eat food to sustain your body’s life. Sit your kids down and watch this Documentary … Continue reading
Weaning Time… Uuuuggghhh!
Weaning our calves began 4 days ago. And I’m… fairly sure we’ve managed to tick off a few neighbors. But things could be much worse. We could have 50 calves and Dams trying to wake the dead – instead … Continue reading
Benefits of a Dreaded Cull in a Small Herd
When Cora came to live with us in October, 2012 – she arrived with a red bull calf at her side (her first) and confirmed pregnant, due to drop her 2nd calf in early May, 2013. But – she also … Continue reading