In the past four weeks, it seems like one thing after another has happened around here. First, the tom turkey heard wild hens off in the woods, and for two days he refused to go into the coop. He slept up on the top of it, and the third day he went into the woods … Continue reading The blue lining…
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Little helper
The little electric heater was in the broody house in late spring. It kept the chicks plenty warm then. When it got too warm for using it, it got moved to the front porch where it set for a month, forgotten. Except it wasn't forgotten...because DG found it and chewed the cord in half! It's … Continue reading Little helper
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I’m a wanted woman
Here's something not so good for the books: it's been a rough two weeks around here. Work demands are constantly increasing, and between my teaching job and the college classes I'm taking, I generally get to bed between 2:30 and 3:30 in the morning now. I'm reading about 60 pages per night for the college … Continue reading I’m a wanted woman
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Sometimes…
...all we need is one ray of sunshine to be warm and feel loved.
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New life for an old piece
In August, I was part of a big group yardsale. My town has a couple of Facebook local groups, and one decided to have a group sale. It was fantastic! The weather was beautiful, and there were lots of people shopping and walking all around the parking lot where we set up. I went with … Continue reading New life for an old piece
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Learning to love it here
The piglets are adjusting well here. They've finally learned that I come bearing treats every time I bisit, and Dixie (spotted one) is letting me scratch her head and ears while she eats now. Bitsy and Dixie at supper time Bitsy, however, still gives growling grunts when I reach toward her, but she will … Continue reading Learning to love it here
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The big reveal!
This morning, Ted and I got up early (for me...late for him LOL), and we loaded the big cage off the porch into the back of the pickup. We made a pits top at the ATM and Tractor Supply to buy a bale of straw, a tarp, and bungee straps. Then we were off to … Continue reading The big reveal!
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What is it???
Oh no! Do I have chicken pox or measles? Nope. Oh no! What happened to Cooper? Nothin'. What is it then? Wellllll..... TADA! This is the next step in getting ready for the next big step around the farm! I'm still not telling what it is, but there will be a post on … Continue reading What is it???
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This week’s to do list
Last week's list: 1. Get an estimate on building onto the barn. Had a contractor measure - should receive the estimate soon! 2. Get the water department to mark the tap and schedule them to put it in before the end of October. Moved to this week 3. Clean the chicken coop. I finished this … Continue reading This week’s to do list
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I MILKED MY COW!!!
Bindi is three weeks old on Thursday. Every evening it would get dark, and I would think, "There's another day I didn't milk Bessie." Then I'd feel sorry for myself for working so much at teaching and studying so much for those two college classes, and I'd have a pity party in my head. Then … Continue reading I MILKED MY COW!!!
Striving Acres 