Dec 28
Well, Yesterday morning it was raining! Raining sideways to be correct! I am not sure how it ever hit the ground…Anyway Kay just turned the sheep out and we all (us dogs) jumped on the Gator and went to feed the horses! I hid my head behind Kay’s arm and her big soft coat. She …
Dec 28
I was out for seven hours this afternoon. I left Abilene in her room. All was well when I returned. Abilene is lying on the floor beside me as I write this…Man is she gassy! Oh my word! Tonight she will sleep in my bedroom. I want to know what she does at night so …
Dec 26
Puppies are kicking! Abilene’s tummy is still expanding! Her milk is coming in.And last night I noticed that her mucus plug is starting to come out. SO…It will likely be Friday or Saturday when she delivers.Or Not! The problem with knowing exactly is she was bred over a period of 7 days. So I can’t …
Dec 25
Nothing new to report…All the same… Abilene and all the dogs had a special treat in their bowl tonight! Turkey!!! They loved it! I am sure I heard them say Kay you are a good cook!
Dec 25
My first memory of Christmas with my Grandma and Grandpa Delk was when I was about 8 years old. Not that I don’t remember before then, I do… But “this” was the first to stand out in my mind. It was special… (From the age of 3 I had a speech at church I had …
Dec 24
That’s right! only 7 days left before the Maple Grove Farm Stork delivers puppies! I do not allow Abilene to over work now! She still goes with me at feeding time. Yes she still barks at the Gator! And runs along happily but not for a long period. She is breathing heavier, and has gas …
Dec 23
Abilene is fine and up and out early this morning! She slept in her room again last night and will from now on! Not taking any chances! Dogs like to find a dark inconvenient place to den up to “find their puppies” as my Grandpa use to call it! NOT Taking that chance here! I …
Dec 22
Les came home early this evening and we decided to go out to eat supper. It was daylight when we left and dark when we arrived back home. I waited to put the sheep up in the stall till we returned. Today we have had rain, and on top of the rain we had yesterday …
Dec 21
Abilene is slowing way down now….I think she should deliver the 30th and from all the signs I may very well be correct. She is still going with me and helping but sleeping / resting more. Not eating like she was…from the looks of her tummy there is no room for food! She spent her …
Dec 20
This is the sheep trimming crew (minus me the camera person) !!!! Left to right: Eian, Richard, Reba, and Les! In the middle is the last sheep! and to the right in the shadows are Drover, Abilene and Amarillo
