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| Tracy in Ky |
Posted - May 12 2008 : 06:42:52 AM
Hi! My name is Tracy; I'm new here and wanted to introduce myself.
I am a homeschooling mother of 2. Dh and I have a small farm. We raise chickens for meat and eggs, we have ducks, a pony, cats, dogs, a rabbit and some gerbils. ha.
We have selected a milk cow (a Guernsey who is due to calve in Sept), and plan on getting her in a couple weeks. She is in milk right now; we should have a month or so of milk before we have to dry her off. I'm thinking of naming her Daisy. 
We hope to add a hog or a beef calf to the farm this year.
Our garden is coming along. So far we have gotten in peas, spinach, lettuce, onions, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes and regular potatoes. The rest has to wait, because it is too wet to till the rest of the garden. Hopefully we can do that in a couple days.
Well, that's my introduction. I look forward to learning a lot from everyone.
Blessings,
Tracy
"There was only one hope for me—that the infinite wisdom of God might make a way for the love of God to satisfy the wrath of God so that I might become a son of God."--Dr. John Piper |
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| 82kygal |
Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 06:58:18 AM
Hi Tracy and welcome I am from Somerset Kentucky. Great to meet you.
With God, all things are possible. (Mark 10:27)
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| farmgirlkate |
Posted - Jun 30 2008 : 11:31:43 AM
Howdy from Texas Tracy! It's nice to meet you. I'm looking forward to getting to know you. I think you'll be real happy here :)
~kate
"You only have what you give...""
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| tribalcime |
Posted - Jun 30 2008 : 11:27:52 AM
hi tracy !! I am in lexington :)
LIfe is a witch ~~~ and then ya fly !! My blogspot .http://tribalwitch.blogspot.com/ |
| annefannie |
Posted - May 21 2008 : 11:39:01 PM
Welcome Tracy I am from Southern California! Hope you have a great time here. Looking forward to getting to know you better!
Anne Fannie
Farm Girl # 189
http://annefannie.blogspot.com
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| shepherdgirl |
Posted - May 21 2008 : 10:47:07 PM
Well Luna, about Mutant sheep--- (he..he..he..) Basically, they are mixed breeds of unknown parentage. Actually, I think the ewe is a Cheviot, but I have seen them up close, and she seems rather big to be one... but then, all the "Commercial" sheep we see nowadays no longer look like they did 20+ yrs ago so.... They are HUGE!!! (and some breeds are not very hardy)
The ram is possibly Rambouillet and who knows WHAT else! I think he's that breed (or at least has SOME of the breed in him) because he has the most WONDERFUL wool! If it wasn't so stinky right off his hide I'd want to roll in it! Unfortunately, my husband threw his fleece away after he sheared him. He made quite a mess of it anyway, so I really don't think it could have been salvaged. Such a shame. (their lamb has an even MORE questionable heritage) Anyway, THAT'S what I call a mutant. And for the record-- Yes, Babydolls are "Cute," but they can be a real pain in the butt sometimes. ~~~Tracy |
| Lainey |
Posted - May 21 2008 : 05:35:23 AM
Welcome Tracy from yet another Kentucky farmgirl! I live in the east central part of the commonwealth. I'm looking forward to knowing you better.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
| lilyblossom |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 3:27:46 PM
Welcome to the farm Tracy.
Donna...true blue KY farm girl |
| LunaTheFarmLady |
Posted - May 19 2008 : 07:27:55 AM
Tracy Shepherd Girl
All I can say is WOW! You DO have lots of critters. LOVE baby doll sheep, so adorable....I must ask however, WHAT are mutant sheep?????
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
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| shepherdgirl |
Posted - May 18 2008 : 3:21:15 PM
Ok, so I don't live in Kentucky (I'm a N. California girl born and bred), but I'm a TRACY too! Does that count? I also homeschooled my 3 boys for 4yrs (TOUGH JOB!!!) and also live on a farm with LOTS of critters! (no cows though, but my dream is some mini jerseys and some Dexters or Low-line Angus)
We have 4 horses, 15 Nigerian Dwarf goats (with 7 Does expecting in June), 17 Babydoll sheep (with 4 more ewes waiting to give birth), 6 Jacob sheep, 3 mutant sheep (my husband's project) chickens (many breeds-- no commercial. ALL heritage. Lost count), 5 dogs, 2 cats, 1 house rabbit and the QUEEN of the barnyard--- OPAL, the pot bellied pig. I should be getting a shipment of goslings and baby ducks this next week, so my minagerie will grow by 10. (WHAT am I thinking?)
Anyway, I have been to your fair state, and I LOVED it!!! It was just gorgeous and green, even in the summertime. Welcome! Hugs and blessings to you ~~ Tracy |
| Alee |
Posted - May 17 2008 : 4:11:17 PM
Welcome to the forum!!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
| miss wilma |
Posted - May 16 2008 : 7:30:12 PM
Hi Tracy I live in metcalf co, just a little spot called Knob Lick, Welcome to the farm, Lots of great gals here
Farm Girl #96
http://www.picturetrail.com/misswilmasplace
http://misswilma.blogspot.com/ |
| LunaTheFarmLady |
Posted - May 14 2008 : 8:35:04 PM
Hi Audry
Kentucky is a state of mind!
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
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| LunaTheFarmLady |
Posted - May 14 2008 : 8:05:36 PM
Hi Farmama
For me 'getting off the grid' is a long term on going process. Although right now we are connected to to the big utilities, it is our dream/plan to find ways that we can produce our own energy. We are far from that goal right now but little things along the way include collecting rain water, finding the well that is supposed to be on our land. Looking into wind power and solar energy in combination. We are growing as much of our vegetables as possible. We buy local food and plan to sell locally. I recycle whatever I can. i buy used and repurpose as much as I can. I am tryyyyyinnnng not to drive anywhere that is not necessary. That's a hard one. I love to get around and see people and places. It is a process and a goal far from achieved. I would love to hear how others are doing as well. This should probably be a separate thread.
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
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| Back Home Again |
Posted - May 13 2008 : 10:17:14 PM
Hi Tracy....Welcome! I think I am one of a few from the SouthWest! I am many miles away from Kentucky but I feel this is a place where everyone is made to feel "close at heart"..... A fun place to hang out.... share .... and learn!!
Until Later,
Audrey |
| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - May 13 2008 : 5:19:08 PM
tracy .. bunches of us are from CENTRAL kentucky .. what town/county do you live in? were you 'born' here ... or are you from 'off'? (i'm from OFF .. my friends say FAR OFF!!!)
miz luna .. i'd join a chapter if you are the momma of it!!!! xo
True Friends * Frannie
adopt a 'rag-chile'
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treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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| Tracy in Ky |
Posted - May 13 2008 : 3:28:57 PM
We are far from being off grid. I just hate that we are so dependent on it 
It is neat that there are so many Ky girls here!
"There was only one hope for me—that the infinite wisdom of God might make a way for the love of God to satisfy the wrath of God so that I might become a son of God."--Dr. John Piper |
| farmama_3k4h |
Posted - May 13 2008 : 3:26:41 PM
Tracy and Luna,
Let me know how "getting off the grid" works. I wonder how to work it into the day. I barely have time to manage a shower, much less, wring a chicken's neck, dress it and make butter!!! LOL
I would love to get back to the basics as my grandparents (now 89 and 85) have lived it and talk about it often. I feel that I have the basic knowledge, just lacking in time.
I am excited to hear from you both.
Ribbons -n- Rags
Farm and barn girl since birth. |
| LunaTheFarmLady |
Posted - May 13 2008 : 06:09:17 AM
Tracy We seem to be in a very similar place. We are also working to get off the grid and become totally self sufficient.
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
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| LunaTheFarmLady |
Posted - May 13 2008 : 06:07:10 AM
Ladies Let's Do it! I've been wanting to start a chapter. I have the materials and a name, just haven't gotten to organizing it yet. But heck let's just have a meeting. There seems to be a good number of us in central Ky to kick it off and see where it goes. We should meet just to talk about starting a chapter!
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
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| Tracy in Ky |
Posted - May 13 2008 : 05:58:59 AM
It is so nice to meet you all!
I live in central Ky, too.
We are trying to move away from industrial food, but wow--it is hard. So many self-sufficiency skills have been lost in just a generation or two. I've also been reading about peak oil, and that's enough to make your hair curl We are so dependent on the grid and oil and the trucking system. Goodness. But I'm preaching now. ha.
I am glad I found you all.
Blessings,
Tracy
"There was only one hope for me—that the infinite wisdom of God might make a way for the love of God to satisfy the wrath of God so that I might become a son of God."--Dr. John Piper |
| handyam |
Posted - May 13 2008 : 04:28:18 AM
Welcome Tracy, I'm another central Kentucky farmgirl. Live close to Cathy Cobblestone and Farmama. Cathy is right--we should start a chapter here. It is a lot of fun conversing with all the other farmgirls, although I do it in spirts. Sounds like you are trying to get out of the mainstream of commercial life with your chickens, milk & beef cow, garden, etc. We have recently gotten some chicken--already had the other stuff for years. It sure helps out when going to the grocery store. Welcome Welcome Welcome
www.adasadorableaprons.blogspot.com
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| cathy cobblestone |
Posted - May 12 2008 : 8:57:47 PM
Hi Tracy from another Kentucky farmgirl!!! I'm located in the central part of this great state along with some other wonderful farmgirls. We really should start a chapter here!!! Sounds like you have lots of exciting things going on - so glad your garden is growing well - we are a lil' behind on ours - not enough hours in the day for us right now. Best wishes on all your upcoming projects! And Oh, by the way, I think Daisy is a great name for your
Guernsey. I actually have a print of a little calf by Berea, KY artist, Mitchell Toler, and her name is "Daisy". She has the sweetest ring of daisies around one of her lil' ears - she's precious. Welcome to you again!!!
www.cobblestonefarms.blogspot.com
Today is a gift, live it! |
| farmama_3k4h |
Posted - May 12 2008 : 6:29:10 PM
Welcome Tracy!!
I am also a homeschooling mom of three. I live in the central part of Kentucky. We just finished our garden as well. Good luck with yours.
Ribbons -n- Rags
www.ribbonsnrags.blogspot.com
Farm and barn girl since birth. |
| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - May 12 2008 : 5:06:46 PM
A big warm welcome to you Tracy! You are a true blue farmgirl!!! Looking forward to getting to know you!
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - May 12 2008 : 1:32:39 PM
Howdy, Luna!!! Happy Spring and Momma's day, too :)
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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