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Mar 13
BOO”S PUPPY UPDATE!!!
BOO is doing well! She is getting HUGH! Like really big! If I did not know when she was bred… on the 26th of January… I would be thinking puppies any day! She is eating very well. But loving her special time inside. She is not as social with all the dogs as she was. …
Mar 11
Last Day #4 of the Larry Painter Sheep Camp…
Like anything you really love to do…All too soon the Party is Over! The last morning dawned fair and bright! Very cold and damp, but the promise of a beautiful day was in the air. The flood of the day before was soon forgotten as we all went to work . The mud was with …
Mar 11
Day Four Larry Painter Camp – Pics
Here are a few more pics from the Larry Painter Herding Camp held at Maple Grove Farm:
Mar 11
BOO”S Pregnancy Time Line…
(Happy BOO !) Week Seven (Days 43-49) DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES Growth and development continues CHANGES IN BOO Abdomen hair will start shedding (I can really see her teats) BOO looks pregnant at this point (has for the last 2 weeks) CARE OF BOO I have slightly increased both meals TO DO LIST Stop any …
Mar 11
Day Three Larry Painter Herding Clinic…
Tuesday dawned cold , wet, and grey. At 5:00 Am it was clear to me all my rain gear would come in handy. Little did I know! I had oiled my waterproof boots again the night before, laid out my rain gear and warm clothes. Had extra gloves and a new (supposedly waterproof) long rain …
Mar 09
Day TWO of the Larry Painter Sheep Camp…
It was a cold , cold morning and 5 AM had come way too fast for me! Seeing how I had not found my pillow before 12 AM ! I turned the coffee on and got ready for the day. At 7:00 AM I was headed down across the open field and cold grass with …
Mar 08
Day One Larry Painter Sheep Camp…(but what would “IT” be?)
The morning air was just plain cold! But the excitement level was off the chart! It was finally here! WE were all here! The day had begun! Hot coffee made the house smell wonderful and the wood stove heat was inviting to all. All my preparations what would they tell ? Had I missed or …
Mar 08
Larry Painter Sheep Camp!
This is a brief over view of the clinic. (I will post a daily record as time permits) I worked for months planning, fixing, preparing and getting ready for this Sheep Camp! What is sheep Camp? You come and stay on the farm for X number of days, bring your herding dog, and work your …
Mar 06
Skye…(I thought you all would appreciate the snow!)
The sire of BOO’s Litter due April 1st !!! Skye is an all round English Shepherd! He is a good friend companion and ES shadow. He lives on a cattle farm in Virginia and he herds for his owners. He loves Frisbee and or ball or anything to retrieve! Swims loves water. Is a great …
