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Bellied up to the milk bar Updated: the gilt is taken. Thank you! The second gilt farrowed on Saturday, and had somewhat more success than the first. She had a litter of 12, with 11 born live. 3 got layed … Continue reading →

This is one of the cows – the 8 year old – that we bought at the sale barn in February. These cows are taller and framier than what we have, probably some Simmental breeding here. That means that they’ll … Continue reading →

Spring buds under gray spring sky I had an experience this morning that kind of got my panties in a bunch, so to speak. When I dropped Rafe off at preschool, I asked his teacher if she’d like me to … Continue reading →

Two of my dearest friends share this happy day. Go wish Lisa a Happy Birthday, today! And also Mindy!. Happy birthday girls 🙂

What a difference a few weeks of warm weather makes! The big snow from the beginning of March is already gone. Not that it’s fit enough to do anything with yet. But that doesn’t stop Rafe from digging. “I’m digging … Continue reading →

sewing pretty pink ballerina ribbons onto toe shoes… for this farmgirl (with her handsome father). Today she went from pigpen, to softball practice, to school, to pigpen, to dance class, to bed. And she’s on the honor roll. What? A … Continue reading →

your gilt farrowing, then having no mothering instinct whatsoever and the whole litter dies. And you think she ate the last one. Now what…give her another chance, or send 10 months of time & money invested down the road? We … Continue reading →

It’s been a rather exciting bird day at Sugar Creek today. Too bad I suck at nature photography. So all of these photos are linked to other websites. ( Telephoto lens and Birding binoculars – hint, hint dear 🙂 Our … Continue reading →

Canada geese on the creek Chickens out and about MUD! My least favorite. But soon there will be my most favorite signs – babies! Piglets, calves, and chicks to come.