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Maternity Ward

Matt came in the house about 6:00 last night and said Sarah was definitely acting “piggy”. He took the girls back out with him to get Winston moved and then they set up shop with Sarah, right inside her little … Continue reading

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Commando Farming

This is our new used Port-a-hut , that our friends Gretchen and Jim gave us Saturday along with a heating mat and some little piglet feeders and waterers. We’ll move Winston into this because Sarah should be farrowing any day … Continue reading

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Q&A: Blood Spots

Since we don’t candle our eggs, people that buy our eggs may notice more blood spots in them than what they’d see from grocery store eggs. Several people have asked me lately about these blood spots – what are they … Continue reading

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Photo Friday "Rural"

My entry at Photo Friday for February 18th.

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Watch Horse

Another day, another new adventure. This morning when I glanced out the kitchen window (which I apparently do a lot without realizing it) I saw two strange dogs coming up through our pasture. I grabbed the binoculars and could see … Continue reading

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And everyday losses

Both sides of the coin in one day. Yesterday afternoon the cow that’s been so sick went into labor but she was too weak to push. Matt pulled the calf but I guess it had been in the birth canal … Continue reading

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