And when it is in the goat pen… it stinks. Buck aroma is not our favorite smell on the farm, ranking a close second to skunk. However, it is necessary for those cute little goat kids. No smell usually means no kids.
Figuring it out
We aren’t the best gardeners, mostly due to time, but we are figuring it out. Excited that my carrot experiment (educating myself and following how others do it 😀) worked out.
♡ checking cows with A
He knows them. They know him. It’s a good relationship.
Her photos are beautiful
I am biased, but G is picking up this photography thing pretty well. Doesn't hurt to have a cute subject.
Busy weekend #2
Applesauce anyone? Apple trees are finally producing what I consider enough to mess with. Going to try apple pie filling too. Fingers crossed it’s yummy.
Throw back
All 3 were riding means all 3 had to scoop. Miss them being so young. 7 year ago!
Busy weekend
Canning is always time intensive, but oh so worth it. Potatoes are some of our favorites…fried, mashed, whole, stewed, or any other form.
Double trouble
A heifer isn't always ready for twins, but we are here to help. Thelma and Louise are doing well!
Farm beauty…
G is showing off her ‘phonetography’ skills with a few shots from around the farm.
County show is off to a great start!
Grand Champion Doe (Wyatt), Reserve Grand Doe ( Gretta), Doe Showmanship (Gretta), Grand Champion Market Wether (Wyatt), Junior Wether Showmanship (Wyatt). There was some competition too!
Fair prep = fun
Getting animals ready for the fair is half the fun.
Fair time!
Even with the crazy in 2020 we can keep a little bit of normal with a local county show. Goats and heifers- got to love them!
Love those blackberries!
Love this time of year! Time to eat them until you can’t eat anymore and make jam out of the rest.
She is back!!!
Another National FFA convention wrapped up! She had an amazing time! FFA is hands down one of the best organizations out there. So much is learned, gained and developed while you are a member. After graduating high school- the rewards are still there.
Challenges can be overcome...
Sometimes our little calves have challenges. This little bull was born late last night and has buckled under front feet. A few soda bottles, thick padding and of course duck tape fixes him right up. He should be running soon!
Fair time or Crazy time?
It's fair season. It's also the season for really early mornings, late suppers, hay rash, rope burns, tired kids, and grouchy parents. It's also the season for spending time with friends, excitement for the rain to have held off, thankfulness for the hay in the barn, and good feelings when the ribbon reflects the work.
Sometimes it is sad...
We don't always have picturesqu events. Sometimes they really stink. Not every kid goat you help deliver will be that next fair companion or herd doe. Sometimes you have a sad situation that you don't understand, but you understand what you have to do.
Turkey turkey...
Normal day here… just a wild (tame) turkey waiting for us to walk by.
This is her happy place...
Her 1st time sitting on her nearly two year old nurse mare foal. She has raised this filly since she was 7 days old. She has been her mama since we brought her home from Last Chance Corral rescue facility. ♡
Guineas on the gate...
They were also on the hay barn roof, but I wasn't climbing up there or staying out any longer than I needed!
