Bessie is mowing the grass for the first time this year. Lol Last year I didn't have to know until the 4th of July. She has helpers this year. Maybe I won't have to mow at all this year!
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Dinnertime Videos
...are on the Striving Acres Facebook page! I can't post videos here on WordPress without purchasing a video program. Check out the Facebook page! You'll be glad you did! Meanwhile, the flock is getting impatient and wants that corn!!! LOL
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Sooooo ready for spring!!!
We are all so ready for spring here!!! Meaner won't hunt mice in this. He just surveys his kingdom from the porch. Bessie can't believe she's still stuck eating hay. She's quite perturbed with me this morning. The goats are thrilled that I tossed some sour oranges and wrinkly apples in there with them all. … Continue reading Sooooo ready for spring!!!
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Figuring out the new barn
I've been trying to figure out what I want in the new barn we plan to build this summer. This is our little mini barn that we currently use (this pic was taken on a cold night so the heat lamps are lit and glowing in the windows): I have piles of sketches, printed tips … Continue reading Figuring out the new barn
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Water, water, everywhere, but not a drop to drink!
The freezing temperatures in Ohio are not letting up. This morning, January 29th, it was -17 when I let the dogs out at 7 a.m. to use the bathroom. That means, unfortunately, my water hose is still frozen solid. I don't have a water line in my barn or even near my barn so that … Continue reading Water, water, everywhere, but not a drop to drink!
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Our snowy day
Bluie: That's a lot of snow. It's cold down there. You really seriously want me to walk out there in the snow? I don't think so! I think I'll just stay on the porch today! Pinky: See that flower box? I see that flower box. I think that flower box looks yummy. No wait! Not … Continue reading Our snowy day
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A Spring Day in December
Particularly beautiful warm temperature days in normally cold months lead to the goats and cow getting rowdy. It's just a fact I've learned to accept over the past two months. I teach first graders online as most of you know. I love my job. It allows me to have the best of both worlds (working … Continue reading A Spring Day in December
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Guess what I finally have???
It's no secret that I've wanted a cow for pretty much my entire life. I want to make cheese and butter and ice cream and sour cream and all of those lovely dairy products that take up a huge chunk of the grocery budget every week. I also want one because, to me, they are … Continue reading Guess what I finally have???
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