Apr 29
Amarillo spent Friday night in the house with me. About 5 AM I put her in the Whelping Room because she was nesting. Usually that means puppies are on their way in about 3 to 6 hours. Sure enough the first puppy arrived at 9:10 AM quickly followed by 3 more! The first 4 puppies …
Apr 28
I have been trying real hard to please Kay, and work the sheep. I think I am starting to understand what she wants and needs me to do. For one thing Kay is being quiet with her commands and consistent so I am not confused. Our work has become interesting, I have 11 lambs to …
Apr 27
I have not been a steady blogger lately. I am sorry… I just have been so caught up in so many different things I have not felt like I had the heart for it. Plus there is just “something” about tax time that hurts! grin! As you know we are getting ready for our Linda …
Apr 23
Amarillo is due the 28th, and believe me when I say she is getting big! “The Baby Bump” Is now “On My Goodness Amarillo is going to have Puppies!!!!” She is doing well and still eating fine. No nesting yet! But her mucus plug is coming out. So I expect the Stork to be right …
Apr 20
Today was worming day on the farm. We have around 40 head of cattle and calves, it is a 2 person 2 dog operation. Usually we have the dogs just stay back while we handle the cattle because the cows do not take kindly to the dogs when they have calves by …
Apr 18
Having had English Shepherd’s for many years, I have had so many experiences with abilities and instincts and had them on many occasions alert us of danger. So when Skye came to us, I often wondered if he would develop this trait of protecting his pack. I got my answer just as Skye was about …
Apr 17
The sky was light blue this evening and a light wind out of the west was blowing softly as I crossed the dam. All of a sudden on the breeze I caught the most heavenly smell. Sweet and wonderful….Blackberries! Yes they are in bloom and have been since middle of March! The pond had waves …
Apr 16
This evening the air was still and kind of heavy feeling. The sky was pink at sunset. As I crossed the fields to feed, I kept smelling something faintly sweet and pleasant. But I thought what could it be? It was not quite like honeysuckle not that sweet and heavy but kinda like it. Only …
Apr 14
All week we have worked on our sheep pens, arena and driving lane. I am happy to report that the driving lane is complete! 100 feet long approx. and 8 feet wide! We are ready to dog break sheep! Who knew being this tired could be so rewarding!
Apr 13
Summer before last we were in the Virginia Mountains horse back riding. Dallas and The Girls were with us and I was on Texas my good paint horse. As we went up Homestead Road we encountered some cows that were out of the pasture. (The Forrest Service leases the fields to folk with live stock) …
