Jun 18
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
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
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
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
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 …
Apr 27
May be long, I suppose…but here goes! We were getting ready for the AHBA March 9,10,11 herding trial at Maple Grove Farm… Thursday March 8th was a cool grey, cloudy day …it was late in the afternoon, and we had much still to do…Last minute things that can only be done last minute…. and then …
Apr 26
Spring Early Morning Sounds… The sheep bells are softly tinkling in the field…here and there they are making the most beautiful, peaceful sounds. I know the sheep are safe and happy…some still sleeping, some grazing contently. The birds are having a contest to see who can sing the best song, while others are accompanying them…then …
Apr 24
THE GREAT SHEEP ESCAPE!!! This morning I was looking out over the farm from my bedroom window enjoying the beauty the rain had brought to the farm…All the green…the trees all leafing out…when I saw a sheep in the neighbor’s field. It was green she is white (from all the rain) washed clean for sure…Anyway …
