The Glamorous Life Of A Sheep Farmer… As I went out the door just now with my escort (it is 1:00 AM) it occurred to me just how glamorous my life is… WHY was I going out the door the door you might ask? Was I all dressed up for a late party in a …
Category: Maple Grove Farm
Maple Grove Farm, Jackson Creek, NC
Sep 18
Hurricane…
As I sit here, it is dark and late…The moon is waxing and about half full. It is sitting low in the south west horizon. The moon is reflecting beautifully on the water of our pond. I see stars and can see big white fluffy clouds. There is a nice breeze out of the south. …
Sep 06
My New and Used Stock Handling Equipment!
The afternoon was hot. I had been busy in the house and decided about 2:00 PM to go to the sheep pens and try out my new and used stock handling equipment. I had been thinking about this for several days and looking forward to my new adventure. I took KAT, Journey, BOO and Bess …
Aug 13
Shepherds…
I consider myself a shepherd. this evening I went to check on that troublesome ewe…She was not with the flock. Drover and I rode the gator as we checked the flock. Then places in the field. As we rode by the cool woods…There she was with two brown lambs just born! She is a very …
Aug 13
Forgotten…memories
Sigh…as I write this I realize I have a wonderful memory…but it seems I cannot remember what it is! This evening as I visited with my friend Lawana …I looked out over her yard towards the milking parlor. I had a deep sense of peace as I enjoyed the beauty of the evening and the …
Jul 24
Rain at the Farm…a simple country treasure
Sigh…Finally we are getting some rain, it was about to be serious. The grass we rely on was starting to dry up. The pond has dropped at least a foot! That is unusual, it is spring fed that means the water in the ground is getting lower.. Tonight I took a short gator ride to …
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. …
