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Jul 08
Simply A Lamb…
Two beautiful Tunis Katahdin crossed lambs were born July 5th to my best ewe. One was dead when I found it several hours old…so no idea what happened. The other lamb a nice ewe lamb was fine . A beautiful light colored brownish red with a big whit cap on it’s head! It was up …
Jul 07
Simple Country Treasures….
I have been watching the moon the last couple of nights as it grows. The big orange ball as it comes up over the trees…Shrouded in clouds then clear …I love the light it casts on the big field in front of our home. I like to walk out and look round at the farm …
Jun 30
Week Three …BOO Pregnancy Time Line
Week Three…What is happening! Week Three (Days 15-21) DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES Day 19 — Implantation of embryos in uterus CHANGES IN BOO Possible morning sickness….(BOO has been sick) CARE OF BOO Same as week one (Still eating regular Purina Dog Food) TO DO LIST Nothing special this week (sent out contract to possible puppy …
Jun 24
BOO…Week Number TWO Pregnancy…
What is happening! Week Two (Days 8-14) DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES Embryo will be 4 cell at start of week and 64 cell by end of week Embryo enters the uterus CHANGES IN BOO Possible morning sickness CARE OF BOO Continue as with Week One TO DO LIST Make sure Contract is up to date. …
Jun 18
The First Week of Life…Pregnancy Timeline
Drover and BOO had a successful tie on June 10th! (at lest I saw this one):-) they had been together off and on for 6 days. We are expecting an awesome litter and will likely be around 8 puppies! This is what is happening inside BOO…and what I am doing for her… Pregnancy Timeline Author: …
Jun 14
Maple Grove Farm At Sunset…
I was looking at my field over the past few days and noticed a weed called Night Shade (Carolina Horsenettle) growing. Four years ago I had a small patch in the lower part of my 7 acre field . I should have got after it then! But thought the sheep would eat it and kill …
May 28
Country Treasures…
Life has many twists and turns…like a country road…they were all ways built to go by everyone’s house. Then other houses thru the years were built up along the twisting country roads. I smile as I remember my Sweet Mama saying about one such twisting curvy road…”the man that built that road ( Crouse Town …
May 08
Drover’s Stock Dog Savvy Post…
Of all the great dogs…I have one of the best dogs I will ever have the pleasure of knowing and being a part of his life…My world is so much better because of Drover…Simpler, and easier too…but I am ahead of my story. Early this morning after the sheep were let out to the grazing …
May 02
Sitting At My Desk…
I am listening to all the different bells as the sheep go about their business of picking the fresh green grass. What a “Simple Country Pleasure” this is. Music that is unique. Even the birds are quiet! It is late…but the melody is soothing and peaceful… I have found with the help of my good …
