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) …
Apr 12
We have been moving fences, cleaning up, building the new 40 foot round pen and driving lane, new holding pens for the sheep and the ducks, mowing, moving did I mention moving things? The Linda Rorem Clinic will be here before I know it. May 19 and 20!!! Audit Space Available ! $25.00 per person. …
Apr 07
Today on our afternoon walk I decided to go down the creek and thru the back pasture. As I came to the meadow, I noticed a cow laying by the creek, strange because the herd was over the hill. Skye was leading the way and I knew that if she was having a …
Apr 05
I just had to share what we accomplished this morning… We have 7 Ewes with 11 lambs…Daily I take them out to the pasture, and at night I bring them up to the barn. (No fences in between the two) Mornings are tough..Lambs jumping being lambs even Momma’s just not as high! But they follow …
Apr 05
I love to hear Whippoorwills! I Love their songs! Late of the evening about dusk you will hear them way off in the distance singing….then they move closer and closer. It seems they have a route they follow. Late this evening I was hardly able to hear them. It is 12:49 AM and they are …
