Sep 19
This afternoon Drover and Montanna went with me to the store for gas. I thought that I would turn 20 of the ducks out so they could roam a bit and enjoy the afternoon. Eight of my new ducks have not had their wings clipped (maybe tomorrow) they are difficult to catch. Then I will …
Sep 17
The duck population is now 30 plus at Maple Grove Farm! We are preparing for the up coming Herding Work Shop and AHBA Trial in October. This evening I drove down to my friend’s house at Bunn Level, NC. Jo has lots of ducks and loves to raise them. So maybe she will have better …
Sep 17
I built my first fire in the wood stove last night! It was so easy! All my wood is very dry and handy! It was very comfortable all night and then this morning I started it back up! It is very cool and wet out side! A good day for ducks! As Grandma use to …
Sep 17
Les and I last week went by the fellow’s place that raised our ducks we picked up last year with the understanding that he would have more for us this year. I like the Khaki Campbells and the more up right ducks for herding purposes. They are dabbers I think, and do not want to …
Sep 15
My friends Carolyn and Elaine wanted to take a ride on the Iron Mountain Side Of the Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area (which happens to be my favorite part of the area. They wanted me to guide them. We left out around 10:00 AM . Carolyn on her mare with her young dog a Heeler, …
Sep 14
Drover and I have been working on commands. We started in earnest last Tuesday! “Away” is to the left (counter clockwise). “Come bye” is to the right, and I remember it by (as time goes by) clockwise. What we do is take 2 or 3 sheep into the 40 foot round pen. I send Drover …
Sep 12
I have debated about sharing my Herding experience from this last weekend…This is the beginning of “Our Journey”… Drover and I entered the AHBA Trial this last weekend in Burlington, NC. We entered Saturday and Sunday HTAD Level I course #2. Level I is for the beginners. There are 4 courses. #2 course consists of …
Sep 10
My Grandpa use to have me help pick up rock out of the fields when he turned them and made them ready for planting. He also built and maintained terraces in all of his fields. It was all ways easy to walk in his fields . They were smooth like your yard is… Les and …
Sep 10
This afternoon and up until dark Les and I worked on moving the temporary sheep fence. It is from Premier and electric. One person can put it up but two people it is so easy! But we had to mow and then we had to reposition so I could have an alley to work my …
Sep 08
This coming Saturday and Sunday …Les, Drover and I are going to a sheep trial in Burlington. It will be at Findley Vue Farm on HWY 62 North. I am very excited and I think Drover is too! We have been working each day and I can see him getting better and better and listening …
