Well, the saga continues with Mama Jasmine and Little One. It has been so wonderful to be able to watch this pair as Little One grows up. I'm so, so lucky. Each evening since my post last week, I have found Jasmine in the red coop. That first night she was up on the roost with the other ladies. But in the following days she's been on the floor or on top of the nesting boxes, looking a bit … [Read more...]
No Ma’am. Not Yet. Not Today.
July 15, 2015 by
Last night was one of those times that tried my little animal-loving soul. It has only been a month since Little One hatched. This past week, I've been watching her with some concern. Jasmine stopped talking to her the way mama hens almost constantly chatter to their babies. And stopped responding to her little bird cries sometime. It was way too early for Jasmine let Little One fend for … [Read more...]
A New Path…And Maybe More Chicks?
July 8, 2015 by
When I say a new path, I'm not getting all philosophical on you. No, I literally mean A NEW PATH. The grass in the barnyard was so tall the animals weren't walking through it. I kid you not. The goats would walk along the fence line, desperately trying to eat the tall grass on the other side of the fence, but not turn around and eat the same thing IN THEIR OWN SPACE. Go figure. They are … [Read more...]
Just Out Of Reach
June 26, 2015 by
Ah, hello again. I've been way too busy in a not fun kind of way. There's not enough time to sit down and write, and precious few minutes in the barnyard with my camera to capture a story or two. There's nothing wrong at all. But the lack of time has me frustrated. My personal goals—writing more, getting better with my photography, and especially really working on getting an Etsy store going, … [Read more...]
I Spy A Skunk
June 7, 2015 by
Some days, I feel like I've dodged a bullet. Yesterday, I was ready for a morning of barnyard chores, poised to exit the back door with Keela at my side. Then, I spied this. I was not amused. I was, however, grateful we had not yet stepped out the door. Keela is unable to resist chasing these critters and getting sprayed. This guy was in no hurry to leave. I watched him cross the … [Read more...]
The Rain Keeps Coming Down
May 26, 2015 by
We have had a very, very rainy May. Around here it's said we have an average of 300 sunny days every year, and I think we expect that, especially in the spring. I can't remember a May this cloudy and wet. The water has no place to go. The ground is so saturated the open space to the south has been draining directly into the barnyard. While Doink and the goats are mostly miserable, the … [Read more...]
So Much Happiness and Joy
May 17, 2015 by
Wow. I've been away from the blog for the longest time since I started writing. I've missed all of you! I don't write anything ahead and I simply haven't had enough time to sit down in front of my computer. But what a monumental time we've had. So, let's get caught up, ok? We had a graduation, a birthday and the best party in the world to celebrate both. Our Excellent Son Cameron graduated … [Read more...]
When The Fox Comes Calling
April 30, 2015 by
For our little family, the next two weeks are CRAMMED FULL OF GOOD STUFF. Excellent Son Cameron is having a birthday AND graduating from college (YIPPEE!), we are throwing a huge party for the graduation at our house, favorite cousins Beth and Fayne are coming to join in the fun, Excellent Daughter Libby is moving back to Colorado (YES!), we're heading down to Durango to help her move and see … [Read more...]
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