Jan 23
The time is flying by! They were just born!!!! The puppies have teeth and Abilene is not impressed! They are playing with each other and barking at one another! They ALL come to me as quickly as their little legs will carry them! They snuggle and sleep on me. Tonight they ate their food like …
Jan 22
It is so wet and messy here (not complaining about the rain) we need it ! The grass is still green and growing a bit. Because the weather has not been that cold yet. In all it has been a mild, wet winter. I put the sheep in the stall at night and turn them …
Jan 22
This photo was taken at Mount Rogers. On one of the trails in the Crest Zone. That is Boobie Dog off to the right.Cedar is wearing a special fly mask with ear protection. I have my oil skin chaps and oil skin hat and several layers of clothes on…. Cedar is a mare …
Jan 21
This is a photo taken from one of our Summer Horse Camps, held here at the farm… The young lady on the horse is Mary, in fact that is her horse Stormy. He had a famous career in the Ken Treadway Rodeo for 15 years plus before he retired to be Mary’s horse. Mary took …
Jan 20
This is Washtae… Sioux for good! He was a beautiful horse. I rode him for 2 years. He was never the kind of horse that had good use of himself in the mountains. Jr. Cox , Les and myself went on the Grassy Branch Trail. It is long and places are rough. One place in …
Jan 19
It is a beautiful cold January day! The wind is making it seem colder than it really is. The puppies are growing and enjoying the sunshine through the glass door to their room. They are so cute! Everyone of them come to me when I go in! I sit on the edge of their blanket …
Jan 16
Today I wormed the puppies and Abilene this was their first time! All did great! I trimmed their nails and weighed them. They have all gained 1 and 1/2 to 2 pounds since birth!! Abilene is dishing out the meals! I will start helping her today. Video of the first time latter! It will be …
Jan 15
Week Three (Days 15-21) DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES Teeth begin to erupt Puppies stand up and start walking Begin to lap liquids Defecate/urinate without stimulation Start becoming aware of environment Start playing with littermates Develop sense of smell Puppies will start to discriminate as to where to relieve themselves CARE OF THE PUPPIES Start adding …
Jan 15
It does not seem possible that the puppies are Two Weeks Old today!!! In some ways it has been a long two weeks and in others the time has flown by!!! The long part has involved the Web Site Troubles!!! What a awful time and a worrisome thing it has been! Yes I have not …
Jan 13
Wow! Tonight as the cold front approaches the Piedmont the wind has picked up ! Gusts to 45 mph! It is mighty scary sounding! With all the rain I sure hope and pray we do not loose any more trees in our small forest. The dogs will likely sleep in the Utility Room! tonight! Speaking …
