Monthly Archives: April 2008

Zorro was standing up to the bale feeder munching away today like a big boy calf. So cute! Of course he’s got Nanny Star right there with him. Tomorrow…more babies! Another calf was born this afternoon, and we have a … Continue reading →

Madeline’s pigs are still at large. They do go sleep in their port-a-hut, for naps during the day and also at night. Generally they can be found hanging out with the cattle, but once in a while they venture up … Continue reading →

That seems to be what Star is saying here. The mama cow had gone off to have some lunch at the bale feeder, and Star stepped in as babysitter/bodyguard. She really loves that calf. Twinville’s kids thought this little guy … Continue reading →

Today was high school state music contest, for both band & vocal soloists and ensembles. I accompanied 8 students on the piano for their instrument solos. I’ve played for the yearly middle school contest the past 3 years but this … Continue reading →

Temperatures finally climbed into the 50’s today! The chickens were out sunning themselves, but smartly found shelter from the still-cold spring winds. 3 years ago: Rock-n-roll Baby Peeps 2 years ago: New litter 1 year ago: I make cows nervous

Looks like we’ll soon have another kind of baby around here! Those pigs sure like their mud. They do manage to keep their port-a-hut relatively clean, at least. This weekend’s projects include moving the mama’s to drier ground, if any … Continue reading →

This calf is fresh! These are the days when I’m especially glad I work at home. When I went to the kitchen to get some breakfast this morning I glanced out the window and saw one of the younger Hereford … Continue reading →

Those were the exact words out of my mouth first thing this morning, when I woke up and saw the white stuff blowing past the bedroom window. The kids had just last Friday got the all-clear to leave the snowpants … Continue reading →

I wish Spring would hurry up and get here. Just look at that reflection! I’m all muddy and bedraggled looking. And now I’ve stooped to drinking from a pig water dish. Hurry up, Spring!