Nov 30
Here is what is happening to Abilene and the puppies growing inside of her! Development of toes, whisker buds, and claws Fetuses look like dogs Gender can be determined Eyes (previously open) now close Fetuses grow from 18 mm – 30 mm Organogenesis ends — embryos are now fairly resistant to interference with development CHANGES …
Nov 26
The puppies are growing! So is Abilene’s tummy! It is firm to the touch. She is sleeping more and slowing down a bit…And wanting more attention. Plus the belly rubs! This is what is going on inside Abilene! Development of eyes and spinal cords Faces take shape Fetuses grow from 5-10 mm to 14-15 mm …
Nov 24
Getting ready for cold weather. Cleaning stalls for horses and sheep! Adding shavings . Fixing water and feed buckets. Moving hay into the barn from the hay shed. Cleaning, straightening the things one just throws back. The horses and sheep are in pretty good shape now. I am ready for the bad weather. Tonight the …
Nov 22
Our weather has been unseasonably warm! Today I should have worn shorts and a sleeveless top! Instead of cowboy boots with thick socks long pants and a short sleeved shirt! We cleaned stalls, One to go ! I cleaned the porch. Fixed the dogs winter beds, (like they need that!) Fixed fence, Watered Sheep and …
Nov 18
I can hardly believe it is Week 3 of Abilene’s Pregnancy! On Day 19 the Embryos implanted in Abilene’s uterus. Abilene is doing well…She has gained a bit of weight and is eating like a horse! She is very active and happy! We are starting to get a lot of emails and phone calls from …
Nov 17
We went to New Bern Monday Les and I and had a nice visit (way to short for us) with my Cousins Terry and Beverly. Terry is doing well and Beverly is much improved but still not able to go like she use to… Terry has a nice black and white Paint gelding that he …
Nov 13
TOMORROW!!!!! Les and I are headed down to see my Cousin Beverly and Terry Prevost!!! They live in New Bern! I am really looking forward to seeing them!!! It has been a while since I saw them! Beverly and I use to spend days going to junk stores and yard sales and such! She is …
Nov 12
Les and I went to the Cow Sale in Siler City Friday… We only stopped to have supper… My oh My! What memories came flooding back to me! And Ghosts were all round me! (In my mind!) We went in the front doors of the sale barn and to the left through the next door …
Nov 10
It rained off and on most of the day here. It was a true Fall kind of rainy day! The leaves were gently falling , making a green carpet of grass red and yellow in places. One of the most beautiful trees the Dog wood is breath taking beautiful all decked out in the most …
Nov 09
Spring Herding Clinic at Maple Grove Farm: May 2012 Mark your calendars! It should be one you won’t want to miss. Linda Rorem will be our clinician. She has written many articles. Her bio and some article links can be found here.
