| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Libbie |
Posted - Nov 08 2006 : 7:49:12 PM
A Barnyard Experiment: Today was the first day that we've had everyone - two Dexter cows, three horses (which we let graze the pasture - they aren't ours), two roosters, 17 hens, nine Suffolk lambs (our "market" lambs that remain) and two Icelandic/Navajo-Churro sheep (from Aunt Jenny), one golden retriever, one cat, one three-year-old, one three-month-old and one thirty-five-year-old out in the field. I opened all of the gates and just let everyone have a field-day.
The weather was gorgeous, everyone ran around for a while and then settled down - the horses were angels with the sheep, which I worried a bit about, and the cows and chickens ignored everyone. The sheep ran around checking almost every fence line, and everyone else pretty much did their own thing - the three-year-old spent most of his time poking holes in the ground with a stick.
Now, everyone is safely tucked back in their respective nighttime quarters. What an adventure! I don't know what exactly prompted me to do it, but, boy, was it fun !!!
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
| 10 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Libbie |
Posted - Nov 12 2006 : 7:49:26 PM
Thanks, gals! Some days are just surprises - and wonderful ones, at that!
Birdi - I'm a newcomer to the world of cows, and I have a Dexter mama and babe - so far no problems, but I purchased them from a friend who I know takes really good care of her animals. I want to learn how to milk with her - I haven't yet - so I don't have anything to report there. I'd say that for sure 4 acres is enough for a Dexter or two, or three, or four..... They are SO small - mine are all black and really, about as tall as a Great Dane (and, for better or worse, about as wide as they are tall!). I have to say, however, that I still dream of a Jersey - my very own Mona (Aunt Jenny's jersey - I know you're new, so you may not know her, but we're all on a first-name basis with Jenny's cow!).
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
| westernhorse51 |
Posted - Nov 12 2006 : 5:34:22 PM
Libbie, makes me wish I was in your barn! sounds like a day full of joy.
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
| gregs_lil_farmgirl |
Posted - Nov 12 2006 : 10:38:39 AM
Sounds like a great time, Libbie. You have Dexter cows?? We are thinking about those as well. Any problems with them? Can you tell us more info. We are on 4 acres and think this will be the answer to fresh milk.
-Simple pleasures make my heart smile- |
| Phils Ann |
Posted - Nov 11 2006 : 08:14:40 AM
Life is good, Libbie! That is an amazing picture your words painted. How neat that everyone gets along!
Ann
There is a Redeemer. |
| susan kate |
Posted - Nov 10 2006 : 7:57:46 PM
that is a sweet story and i was visualizing it as i read about it. what a cool thing to do. i want some critters! |
| want2danse |
Posted - Nov 10 2006 : 10:52:56 AM
Hmmmmmmmm, if only our whole society could get along that well. What a fun day you had, Libbie!
XOXO Shelley
If you're going to walk on thin ice, you might as well danse. |
| BarefootGoatGirl |
Posted - Nov 09 2006 : 07:32:46 AM
Your farm sounds like so much fun, Libbie! I am sure everybody loved it and your children will talk about it in their old age!
Trina
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Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. Proverbs 27:23 |
| Beemoosie |
Posted - Nov 09 2006 : 06:21:10 AM
That sounds like an INCREDIBLE day, Libbie! What a memory you made!
Bonnie
...she is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls.
Prov 31:10
www.beequilting.blogspot.com |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Nov 09 2006 : 06:08:45 AM
I wish 'field days' in school could have been like that!
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Nov 08 2006 : 8:01:56 PM
Sounds like fun was had by all. All us creatures like to be together once in awhile. Wonder what stories they will tell.
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
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