Oh deer!
In the spring, after the snow melts and you are out walking your fields before planting begins, that’s when you get to discover all that has happened over the winter months. Sometimes it’s a surprise, like this: I’m not sure if all if this is legal or not, but I do know they’re not where […]
With a little sunshine…
…and some rain, the lawn turned green overnight. Thank goodness spring is here. Finally!
A labor of love
This morning I watched this ewe give birth to a set of healthy twins. It’s a amazing how fast the labor process is for a four-year-old ewe. This particular ewe had trouble with her utter and teats. I discovered later in the day that no milk was coming out of either teat. The poor little […]
It’s a sign of spring!
Our first little lambs arrived yesterday, April 1! We got 4 on the first day! All healthy and resilient little cuties. Because this year is colder than other springs, Johnny and I have started to try something new. We have read that in cattle, if they are fed in the evening versus the morning, they […]
Loading corn
We are loading corn today and hauling it to the neighboring ethanol plant. The weather is still below freezing but sunny. Hauling corn is a sign for me that spring is on it’s way!