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Feb 27
A New Lamb!
We had a very exciting time here at the farm Saturday afternoon! Les noticed several days ago that one of the young ewes (1/2 Katahdin and 1//2 Dorper) was making a bag. That meant a lamb was on its way soon! So I had kept a watch on her… Sure enough Saturday afternoon I saw …
Feb 15
Working Dogs…
When I was a girl on my Grandpa’s farm I loved 3 things. My Grandma and Grandpa Delk, Horses, and Dogs. I wanted to be famous when I grew up with lots of money, ranches (Bonanza influenced me) live in New York city, surf, drive a fast red sports car, and be beautiful….oh and I …
Feb 13
81 Degrees Today!
Shorts, and short sleeves! The dogs and I headed out for a “Walk about” . We went to the branch that borders our fields. What a fun time we had. KAT jumped into all the deep holes of water. Drover never missed a chance to get wet.BOO was looking for a hot deer path. And …
Feb 12
Beautiful Day!
What wonderful weather! High 70’s light breeze some clouds and mostly sun shinny! Wow! We worked sheep today. I am betting the sheep pray nightly for cold winter weather;-) Gerry and I worked 5 dogs. Elvis was working on away and come bye and fetching. Doing a fine job! Cher the young Corgi pup was …
Feb 11
Sheep Work…
Taking care of sheep is not a big job. At least not my Katahdin Flock. We give annual shots for tetanus. Feet need trimming and caring for maybe 6 times a year. Sometimes a lamb will not shed the first coat and has to be trimmed. I check often during warm weather for parasites. We …
Feb 10
English Shepherds, Sheep, Life…
Feeling a bit out of sorts. All this political stuff…No I am not going there…BUT…it is difficult for so many reasons. My faith is in Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior. HE knows what is best and what His plans are for us…So that is where I put my trust. Though I do not see …
Feb 08
Simple Country Pleasures…
We had a good slow steady rain last night. As the sun came up the fog rose from the fields. It is unseasonably warm. The sheep were turned out into the yard and on to the fresh green grass. They were having a wonderful time by the sound of the bells ringing! I fixed breakfast …
Feb 02
A Day At Maple Grove Farm…
Our day began at 4:00 AM ! With Ms BOO barking at something in the driveway. It was a bark of “I am going to get you and you best be running!” I have never heard this bark before. Anyone that has lived with their dog for any length of time understands what I am …
Jan 31
Simple Country Pleasures…
As daylight arrived at Maple Grove Farm… the ewes and their lambs were facing the rising sun. They looked like camels on the desert with their necks up and their faces full chewing their cud. Serene and peaceful. In the back ground was Dutchmens Mountain…As I watched the sun come up…I noticed the heavy frost …
Jan 27
Home…
I left for Louisiana Tuesday after a fine morning of visiting… Les and I had a friend stop in. Ernie brought the most delicious pound cake made by his wife Jane. We had lunch at The Village in Denton and then I left out for a 2 day AHBA trial and 2 day herding clinic. …
