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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
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grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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 Posted - Sep 18 2008 : 2:39:57 PM
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It is amazing to me how the lost souls of the animal world make their way to my farm. You can see a couple of pictures of the little lost doe who has made her home with me and my goat kids. She appeared two months ago and I had hoped that the herd that graze in my forest would adopt her but no such luck. She has learned that my dogs will protect her, my llamas will share food with her and now my goat kids have counted her as one of their own.
Visit my blog to see her and I also have included new stories and introductions to some of my other four legged family members.
I will also be having a give away that will end Sunday night for the person who leaves the most comments - please visit if you have the time. The goody package will have some great gifts that are favorites of my farm customers - Good Luck and happy reading.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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Posted - Sep 18 2008 : 2:50:19 PM
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So cute!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/
"Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise. ~Michael P. Garafalo
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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country lawyer
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Sep 18 2008 : 3:12:00 PM
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| Grace, I sooooo enjoyed that post! |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Posted - Sep 19 2008 : 07:36:03 AM
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What a lovely story, your goats are indeed special. It is amazing what different personalities they all have, aren't they lucky to have you.....
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
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Homespun Livin
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Brenda
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Sep 19 2008 : 07:44:57 AM
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Awww, that is precious!! I absolutely love your blog Grace. :)
"Love one another." |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2008 : 08:51:34 AM
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Thanks Brenda and Karin for your sweet words. I hope you liked the blog and don't forget to post some comments on the blog for the contest that will end this Sunday night. I am having some great goodies that will be in the prize box. No pressure but I thought it was time to treat those who take the time to visit with me.
Good Luck
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2008 : 08:16:14 AM
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UPDATE
This morning when I awoke there is my little gal with a friend - I can not tell what the sex is but it is about a year older then her but has a wounded front right leg. From best I can tell the injury is not bleeding and the sweet animal can put a little bit of weight on it. I know it is not her mother because of the way they act with each other but I think the new one knows that she is safe here to rest, recoup and will get some food. I have made sure that the dogs leave them alone and I have postponded my morning chores to give them some time to rest. I am hoping that after some time to rest I might be able to get a closer look at the leg thru the binoculars. They are too far off to get a good photo for now.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Sep 20 2008 : 08:30:17 AM
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Awww I hope it's not a serious wound. This is amazing that they're staying close to your barn with the goats. How cool is this?
Happy farmgirl sister #353
Look for rainbows instead of mud puddles 
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2008 : 10:18:16 PM
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Thought I would give everyone an update...
The orphan doe has been showing the new one the ropes - where I have the extra water placed for those who come thru. When I let out the chickens in the morning. To stay close to llama boy and not to get in the way of the working dogs unless there is a problem. They are making themselves right to home. The new on is still limping but from what I can tell there is no bleeding wounds, no bullet holes and I think it is that it landed wrong or twisted it. I am also guessing this must be another female because my llama boy chases the male deer and he seems to except this one. Although he also is very kind to injuried critters.
Today Llama boy saved me from my neighbors cattle. As seems to be the case, everytime they go to move their cattle they lose some and they come right to my farm. I went out to do the morning chores and all of a sudden my llama boy was alarm calling and running towards me - I spun on my heels to see what was behind me - the deadly cattle - just kidding but you would think their was a mountain lion behind me the way Llama Boy was acting. He hates cattle and horses - two things we never raise so of coarse they are the enemy. He charged at the cattle sending them running. I called the neighbor to report his cattle had taken again to smashing into my fence. Needless to say Llama boy was my shadow, watching over me while I went about my work. The two deer spent the day in the backyard eating and rest - they two do not like the cattle because that is the neighbor who also shoots them. Well, that was another exciting morning at the Funny Farm.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Worland
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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monica
oatman
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USA
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Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 10:45:48 AM
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Grace, It sounds like you have very good protection with him around!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
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