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!
Farm life
My hens are crazy
It's no secret my hens didn't lay most of the summer and fall. I resorted to buying eggs from the farmers' market and a co-teacher. (But these are from my hens...look how big they are!!!) When the temps fell, I switched their feed to cracked corn in lieu of laying mash. I also made plans … Continue reading My hens are crazy
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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???
Striving Acres 