Praying for those without power, heat, fuel, warm place and anything else that is needed to keep families and animals warm and safe. Prayers for all. It may be pretty for photos, but it is devastating to those without. Andy and boys have spent many hours thawing out many frozen cattle/horse waterers. Home and all animals are good, just a bit tougher than anyone would like. Prayers for those without.
Snowy and a bit messy
Chores have to be done! It isn’t bad that it snowed… just takes a bit longer to do chores. There is the slush AND you have to stop to take photos. G took these while her and W were doing chores this morning. ♡♡♡ them.
Last time to lead them
Well, the boys are moving onto bigger things. They sold their goat herd and are investing in a few more cows. A few Hereford for W and more Charolais for A. Do what you love, right?
It's that time of year…
My kids give me a hard time for wearing bibs weeks, maybe months, before anyone else. That's ok… I would rather do chores warm than cold. It's that time of year when the bibs stay on the muck boots.
He can AI - his dream come true
He has wanted to do this since he was 5 or 6, maybe earlier. After classes (finally, thanks covid) he can do it!
Love is in the air
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!