When the rain is frequent the pasture doesn’t get mowed. Throw in the fact that in this weather it has been sweltering. The humidity has been out… Read more “It’s a Jungle Out There”
Tag: farming
That’s What I’m Talking About
Our egg collection has been down for a variety of reasons. If you look back then you’ll know I’ve been fighting some predators, molting, etc. I have… Read more “That’s What I’m Talking About”
Where is my Friend?!
I have posted that recently that I have a problem with pests on the farm. In my humble opinion all farms have a pest problem. It’s really… Read more “Where is my Friend?!”
The Thing About Rats
A recent discovery has lead me to realize my adversary, the crow, is not the only one. I thought Lucy, the goose, was a guardian enough for… Read more “The Thing About Rats”
Undesired Alarm Clock
I’ve never been particularly bothered by my roosters crowing. We literally have 4 of them, so these things happen. That was until recently. For whatever reason I’ve… Read more “Undesired Alarm Clock”
The Villains
Every farm will have some sort of villain, if I let some of my theatricality show. More pragmatic writers likely refer to them as pests, predators, problems,… Read more “The Villains”
A New Pet
It’s difficult to get a bird to be pet like, at least chickens and ducks. It certainly not possible oh, but it requires work. I tried this… Read more “A New Pet”
A Loss
It’s different when you’ve gone through it enough times. I’ve worked in a few commercial farms, so I know what it’s like to lose a horse. It’s… Read more “A Loss”
We Accidentally Got Goats
Yes. The title is correct. We accidentally got goats. I can’t even make this up. A friend works at a gymnastics gym. Lots of kids and they… Read more “We Accidentally Got Goats”
You Want How Much?
It isn’t a secret that our property has been a work in progress, to put it mildly, but we have made some good strides lately. We now… Read more “You Want How Much?”
