The first week of November is already by, and I am already starting to lament the thought of that long period between Christmas and spring planting, when the seed catalogues…
Dispatches From The Farm
Tractor Work
So many years ago I picked up parts of an old walk that went from the front door to the roadside. I did it when we decided to put in…
A Storm Blows Through the Farm
I woke up this morning around 2:45 and noticed the ghostly sound of children screaming. Turned out it was just the wind. I was out doing chores last night and…
First Snowfall 2022
Today actually marks the second or third snowfall of the season, but how much does one count before it gets counted? All three might have amounted to enough to put…
The New Tractor
Well, I guess it was October 4th that the new tractor was delivered to the farm. It showed up and I must say, I was not impressed with the dealership’s…
Late Summer Projects Update
I have finished most of the fencing for the old llama pens in the side yard next to the house. These pens are conveniently located and make life easy daily,…
Projects Right Now
We have a lot more going on here than usual right now, and in spite of the heat, though I do have to take it easy in the midday sun….
Today’s Calf Report
The Holstiens did great today. Both feedings went well. They were eager to eat, and all of them got through their bottles fairly quickly. I dropped in a bit of…
A Cow Update & Etc…
The first two evenings we fed the cows, there was one during each feed that gave us troubles and did not eat. Aside from those two evenings, they have all…
Masks: A Cautionary Tale
I have always been the one who has not masked up for a bit of sanding, cleaning with bleach, or running the leaf blower. Who can be bothered? Besides, it…