I have such big dreams for our little farm. I foresee workshops and classes to teach others how to can, make cheese, care for chickens so they can raise their own....in short, one of my biggest hopes is not just to connect people to their food but to convince them that they, too, can be … Continue reading One more step in the right direction
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Never alone
I swear that they know when any food container in this house is opened. Poor Ted. He's never alone for long if he has food... ...and they ... ...just.... ...wait. His face cracks me up when they stare and he eats. ROTFL
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Maturing as a farmer…
I heard another farmer once say you know you're really a farmer when you DON'T accept a free or cheap animal because you know you're not ready. Within the past two weeks, I've turned down a breeding trio of meat rabbits because I want to raise rabbits in a colony setting, and honestly, rabbits are … Continue reading Maturing as a farmer…
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And then there were three…
The Terrible Twosome is no more. Laughing at me because she was warm and I was cold... I was running errands when Jim, the neighbor who helps out around the farm, called my cellphone. He found one of the Twosome half under a round hay bale. He said it looked like the bale rolled on … Continue reading And then there were three…
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In my living room…
When you farm, it's pretty much common place to have something going on at all times with at least one animal. Today (Thursday), I had a first time occurence. I let the chickens out to free range, picked up Sahara from school, and heard her say this when she exited the van at home: "You've … Continue reading In my living room…
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Smidge selfie
"I love going for rides with Mom!" "I decided it's time I start posting selfie for my fans so I tried it out with my little paw...the first was a dud." "Nope. I cut off my nose." "This is better! Now I'm getting the hang of it!" "I am pleased." *Please note Smidge snapped these … Continue reading Smidge selfie
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How you doin’?
This is is Joey. He just exudes sheer cockiness and reminds me so much of the character Joey from "Friends". LOL How you doin'? LOL
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Happy anniversary!
My Mom and Dad were high school sweethearts and are celebrating 48 years of marriage today! I learned many things from my parents' about marriage over the years, and these were things they didn't even know they were teaching me. Actions speak far louder than any words. I'm thankful to have grown up in a … Continue reading Happy anniversary!
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Hallelujah chorus
That's the temp today, Monday, at 2:20pm. Sing it with me, folks..... you know you want to do it! Halllllllelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Halleeeeeluuuujahhhhhh!
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Waste not, want not
I made a roast the day before yesterday and then beef stew with the leftovers yesterday. I meant to put the stew in the fridge for lunch today but forgot. That's okay. Smidge didn't mind, and now she has lunch for the week!
Striving Acres 