It looks like it's going to be a gorgeous day! The kittens are enjoying the sunshine on the back porch steps. Running, jumping, and hiding in the grass, on the rocks, attacking the mother cats' tails, pouncing on each other...they are a whirlwind of activity. The chickens have been moved to their fresh plots of grass. Paul is feeding the calves and the hens. I have potatoes frying for breakfast. There are baskets of eggs to wash...and miles to go before we sleep.
Brad (our nephew) helped Paul plant the pumpkin patch yesterday. Another job checked off the list.
Paul and I went on a MSU Pasture walk last night to a sheep farm in Charlotte. They had a nice commercial operation but a different management style than us. It's always fun to see how other people farm and to network with other farmers. We are still looking for the right place to buy our lambs. It's important to buy your animals from a farm that has a similar management style to your own.
We returned 7 hens to the wagon last night. So far only 1 has made her way back this morning. There are 4 wobbly leg chickens in the 'hospital' (old truck topper). We are feeding them liver in their grain...it's supposed to beneficial for them. I think this breed of chicken (cornish cross) just grows too fast...their legs can't keep up with their body weight. They are healthy otherwise.
Brad (our nephew) helped Paul plant the pumpkin patch yesterday. Another job checked off the list.
Paul and I went on a MSU Pasture walk last night to a sheep farm in Charlotte. They had a nice commercial operation but a different management style than us. It's always fun to see how other people farm and to network with other farmers. We are still looking for the right place to buy our lambs. It's important to buy your animals from a farm that has a similar management style to your own.
We returned 7 hens to the wagon last night. So far only 1 has made her way back this morning. There are 4 wobbly leg chickens in the 'hospital' (old truck topper). We are feeding them liver in their grain...it's supposed to beneficial for them. I think this breed of chicken (cornish cross) just grows too fast...their legs can't keep up with their body weight. They are healthy otherwise.
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