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The documentary “King Corn” premieres tonight on public television’s “Independent Lens” series. Check here for your local listings and to find out more about the film. I believe Iowa PTV isn’t showing it until April 20. Edited to add: If … Continue reading →

They’re so cute when they drink! Their fearless leader 3 years ago: Eat, Drink and Be Married

Our first batch of chickens for 2008 is underway! 153 cute little peepers. Here’s an overview of our brooder pen setup: I’ve been having Ike sleep in the garage with them at night, so he can start bonding with his … Continue reading →

Hopefully this is the last photo of a wet little calf that I post! Isn’t he cute?!? Another day or so of this mess and we’re supposed to be back on the upswing into spring. This little guy was born … Continue reading →

I mean really, the drama! I mentioned yesterday that we had a cow in labor. We watched. We waited. We checked. No calf. Morning came. No calf. At that point I was thinking things were taking too long and we … Continue reading →

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