Every time I get up, I find this in my seat when I get back: She says she's just keeping it warm, but I'm not so sure. LOL
Month: August 2014
Guess who’s getting a boyfriend?!?
BESSIE'S GETTING A BOYFRIEND!!!!!!! I made one last ditch effort in a post on Facebook, and I got a response!!!! I AM THRILLED!!! The farmer does grass fed and organic grain, and he's willing to rent or sell the bull. This will be a first breeding for both Bessie and this little Jersey bull, and … Continue reading Guess who’s getting a boyfriend?!?
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Local farmer spotlight
This week I am focusing the local farmer spotlight on Andy Nelson and his parents, Charles and Linda Nelson. They have been farming locally for approximately 20 years in the Oak Hill area, and they began selling produce at our local farmers' market when it first opened several years back. Andy's stall offers a large … Continue reading Local farmer spotlight
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Bessie says…
"I'm the prettiest cow for miles around!" I agree with her. Just look at those gorgeously long eyelashes!!!
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Chick update
This little chick is doing great and growing like a weed! It's hard to get good pictures because Mama Hen is still super protective and will flog anybody/anything she deems a slight threat to her baby. Mama Hen decided they don't need to be separated from the flock anymore. She takes her all over the … Continue reading Chick update
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Now you see me…
...now you don't!
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Produce galore!
There were soooo many bags of apples gifted to me that I couldn't let Bessie and the Terrible Twosome have them all (too many could cause bloat). I gave them about 50 apples and gave the rest to the turkeys and chickens. The turkeys went wild for these things. Getting extra or soft veggies and … Continue reading Produce galore!
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July apples
A fellow teacher's sister moved back here recently and bought a house with an apple tree in the front yard. The tree is dropping apples and making it hard for her sister to mow the yard. She offered me the apples and told me to come get the bagged ones every week. Bessie and the … Continue reading July apples
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My chili recipe
Sahara had fiends over for dinner almost every night this week after band camp. I made chili one night, and her friend loved it so much she wanted my recipe. If it passes the kid test, it's definitely a share- worthy recipe! Early in the day, boil about 2 lbs. of Small red beans for … Continue reading My chili recipe
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Repurposing old chicken feeders
OOPS!!! I just realized the pictures didn't show up of the completed chicken feeder! I will update those this evening when I get back . Stay tuned! On a local Facebook pickers' site, I ran across chicken feeders. I was able to snag two (wish I could have gotten them all!). One was very tall … Continue reading Repurposing old chicken feeders
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