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Posted in Sheep on Oct 27th, 2011
Very sad to report that our rescue lamb has not survived.. I feel so sad She just went down hill over the day & was not interested in feeding. Maybe her mother knew all was not well.. that’s the animal way isn’t it? At least I tried.
Posted in Breeding, Equines, Poultry, Sheep on Oct 25th, 2011
I have a lot to blog about, with all the Spring happenings here, but time keeps getting away on me. Today, however, I have special news which I just have to share. This morning we rescued another lamb from hubbies workplace and, I’m delighted to say, so far all is well. Hubby spotted her […]
Posted in Flower Garden, Poultry, Vegetable Growing on Oct 12th, 2011
We have 2 orpington x wyandotte hens, Sylvia & Shirley, who decided it was a better life over the fence living with our little Pekin bantams in the house garden. I raised them from our own eggs last year & they talk to me every time I venture outside. We have fun & games finding their eggs, […]
Posted in Crafts, Flower Garden, Poultry on Oct 6th, 2011
In August I showed you the garden cloche hubby made for our raised vegetable garden. He’s been working in the shed again, on rainy days, making me some mini cloches. As always, cleverly constructed from recycled timber (kwilla from a discarded pallet). Last year I had quite a battle trying to get my dahlias growing, […]
I forgot to tell you… back in August… our 3 year old goat, Lulu, was getting VERY vocal about wanting a romantic liason so a kind friend offered the loan of her Saanen buck. We just had him here for 3 days as it was love at first sight for Lenny & Lulu. Jane, our […]
