These are bad dogs (sometimes). They're usually great, but every spring, they hear the call of the wild and go into straight up wolf mode, killing any chicken that gets outside the chicken yard. Last week, they killed three. They don't even eat them; they just break their necks and leave them near the fence … Continue reading Bad dogs and dumb chickens
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This little piggy went to market
Well, not to market - to be processed. A reality show crew should have taped us last night. Ratings would have been super high, and people would have laughed and laughed. Ted took scraps into the trailer, and Bitsy went right in there. Dixie took a few seconds of coaxing because she just didn't like … Continue reading This little piggy went to market
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I got shocked!
It finally happened after all this time: I got shocked on the electric fence. I don't even know how it happened because I'm extremely cautious around it. I think that it arced somehow, but Ted says that's impossible. I'm not so sure he's right. I was adjusting Beef's temporary fencing because he'd scooted his water … Continue reading I got shocked!
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Daisy wins
Lucy just rolled over and gave up. LOL
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The Tao of Martha – I begin this week!
After reading The Tao of Martha by Jen Lancaster, I decided to do it: I'm going to spend the next twelve months trying things Martha's way. I mean, the woman has it all together, so why not? My home and farm could decidedly use a complete rehaul some major organizing, and I've read Jen's book, … Continue reading The Tao of Martha – I begin this week!
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Not cool, folks
There's an old driveway that goes from our place up to the church. It was used before the church's driveway was cut several years ago. We joke and say the church driveway is the super highway (it is WIDE). This old little one is getting grown up with patchy grass, and nobody uses it so … Continue reading Not cool, folks
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Big changes are happening!
Bessie is due in two weeks!!! We're hunting for a pickup truck. We need one to pull our trailer, pull a wagon of hay, annnnddd to pull home a couple of other somethings in just six short weeks. I'm so excited!!! I can't wait to share the two somethings with you, but that has to … Continue reading Big changes are happening!
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They went to a rescue!
The puppies grew so much and finally started to pack on weight their last few days here. They started to act like puppies should (chewing, chasing, tearing things apart). They trusted us and learned that we (people) can be kind and loving. They learned we are the source of treats and belly rubs and ear … Continue reading They went to a rescue!
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Look at them grow!
The pups have changed so much with just a little love and encouragement and gentle touches. When Jake and I got home from looking at the pigs this past Sunday, I heard whining and saw this when checking on the pups: They wanted us!!! They were trying to get TO us instead of AWAY from … Continue reading Look at them grow!
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SMILE!
It's Hump Day!! Woohoo!
Striving Acres 