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| Haven |
Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 08:29:36 AM
I thought I would introduce myself here, since it seems my life is lived in the barn some days. We raise and show miniature horses which are wonderful little furballs right now.
We've added 5 hens and a "roo" this year (bantams, but they are laying and the eggs are wonderful) along with 3 calves this year.
(we're not going to milk, just for beef)
Just wanted to say hello from Wisconsin!
www.havencroftminis.com
is our website for the horses.
Anyone else in Wisconsin and tired of winter?????
Anne
Havencroft Miniatures
Wisconsin |
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| Lainey |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 4:09:19 PM
Welcome Anne, nice meeting you here! I love your pics, they are so pretty. Right now, other than 3 dogs we have some peafowl. But I want to get some more guinea fowl this spring. The barn is a pretty neat place to be, I agree!
Farmgirl Sister #25
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An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.' |
| frolicnfibers |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 11:39:12 AM
Welcome Anne! Your pictures are wonderful...what beautiful animals! We have llamas, angora goats, and chickens. We're not expecting babies this year, but we're buying some new animals, so we'll have some excitement anyway :) And I am way tired of Oregon winters this year!
Diana
Please come visit my animals and my Etsy store on my new blog!
http://www.frolicnfibers.blogspot.com |
| Haven |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 6:51:49 PM
ok let's see if I can figure out how to post a couple of pictures, hmmm
If it shows this is a wonderful little mare we call haley and her 08 filly.
and this will be "Leo" he's a real sweetie, also an 08 foal.
We are wxpecting 4 foals through April and May of 09.
We have two stallions. 7 mares and six assorted youngsters, a few geldings and a couple of fillies.
They are super hairy and shaggy for the winter but shed our beautifully.
now let's see if those pictures will work. |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 1:05:34 PM
Welcome Anne! Like the rest of the Midwestern farmgirls, we are all ready for spring! Sure hope we all get a early one.
The horses sound adorable. My aunt used to raise miniature horses too. She always called them her ponies. She just loved them. Post pictures when you can!
Dawn in IL |
| Mother Hen |
Posted - Feb 27 2009 : 01:54:07 AM
Hi Anne and Welcome from Idaho. I used to live just south of Lake Geneva in Woodstock IL. I love Wisconsin. It's beautiful and I really miss the fish boils on Fridays. You will really like it here, it's like "home".
Cindy
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1 |
| miraclewelsh |
Posted - Feb 26 2009 : 8:12:56 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Haven
Anyone else in Wisconsin and tired of winter?????
Anne
Havencroft Miniatures
Wisconsin
Welcome, Anne! I'm in far northern Wisconsin and YES!!! I am very ready for winter to be over. We're in the middle of a snow storm at the moment.
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Miracle Welsh Ponies & Cobs
Blog: http://www.foxhillphoto.blogspot.com
Website: http://www.miraclewelsh.com
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| K-Falls Farmgirl |
Posted - Feb 26 2009 : 3:31:38 PM
Anne, A big welcome from Klamath Falls Oregon.. I have 4 hens and planning on getting a couple more & a roo... I want 2 pigs and am still trying to convince hubby that we really need these..
Cheryl
Farmgirl #309
Almost daily posts at:
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Every time I hear the dirty word 'exercise',
I wash my mouth out with chocolate.
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| Haven |
Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 3:18:05 PM
Thank you all for the warm welcome.
We are enjoying our temps today but the winter storm on it's way for tomorrow will make us "pay" for it!
All of the little horses are outside today for as long as I can leave them there because I don't think they will get out tomorrow.
As it is with all of the melting we temporarily have "waterfront property" thanks to a spillway which runs through the property.
The horses are looking shaggy and muddy, but they might as well enjoy it while they can.
I'm wishing hard for the weather to improve and stay there I have three of my little ones (two not so little about 36 inches) to start in harness this spring.
We love to drive these little horses/
Anne |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 11:38:38 AM
Hi anne, welcome to the farmgitl forum. I guess a lot of us spend a good part of our time in the barn. I have 2 minis (horses that is) they were minis once but got a tad too tall. Tuffy (at one time his registered name was 'Midnight Special Tuff E Nuff) and Bucky. Tuffy grew to 40inches and Bucky 37''. They are my babies though. Little ones can ride bucky but not Tuffy.
We used to raise chickens for eggs and I always had a few Banties--good brooders and the eggs are excellent.
I talked long enough--Welcome!! MB
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| grace gerber |
Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 11:09:32 AM
Welcome to the group and from one barn maiden to another there is not better place then my barn. Tons a goat baby kisses and snugs, great work and finger itching to get their hands on the wonderful fleeces. I look foreword to hearing more about your sweet horses and your life in the barn.
Welcome and share often...
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
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| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 10:39:10 AM
Hi, Anne! Welcome from Kentucky! And I've got the 'tired of winter blues', too. Although we're having a good day today(the ONLY one in the forecast for the next week). Miniature horses are so sweet. There is a man who has some here in Louisville(he has a large city lot) and when I used to walk my dogs on the parkway where he lives, the horses would come over to check us out. :D One of my dogs is almost as large as they are!
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
| justpassnthru |
Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 10:10:58 AM
More greetings from NC!
Can't wait to hear all about the barnyard : )
--Its probably not even fair to say--but I'm really tired of the winter and I'm nowhere near Wisconsin! : )
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| Annab |
Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 09:38:38 AM
Greetings form NC 
Wisconsin is one of my favorite states.
We visit Appleton every few years for a big fireworks convention.
There's also a good swimming store there too.
The people are so friendly, the pubs are great, and of course, the cheese!
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| windypines |
Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 09:31:34 AM
Hi Anne. I'm tired of Wisconsin winter for sure. Sleet this morning, 4-8 inches snow for tomorrow, predicted. Yesterday I hung clothes outside to dry!
Have fun on the web site.
Michele,in wisconsin |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 09:07:21 AM
Hey Anne and a big ole Geaorgia welcome to you. I have 2 calves and some chickens, ducks and guinneas, too. But my main "crop" is milk goats. I stay on this thread alot. You'll enjoy it here.
Kris
Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. Maori proverb |
| ClaireSky |
Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 09:00:59 AM
Hello Anne! I live here in Arcadia, Wisconsin. I hope you are not too far away. You are going to love the women on this website. Soo much to learn from these wonderful ladies! Welcome!
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
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