most people say you need a patroller and a watcher and that is pretty much what the Anatolians did. don't get me wrong I loved them and they worked well for years but when it came time to add a new dog to the herd I did some studying and learned the difference between a flock dog, like the...
excellent thread bee, I've had lgd's for almost 20 years and couldn't do with them. most of those years I had Anatolian shepherds but a few years back switched to maremma's. I absolutely love the way they tend their stock by staying right with them.
agree with everything you, baymule and FEM...
I hate squirrels, just sayin'. just fluffy tree rats. dstr#1 had a peach tree and the peaches all disappeared over the course of a week. she blamed the neighbor but then caught a raccoon in the tree. I laughed.
and yes wannabe, boil in salted water and then dry in a med. low oven. yummm
well its been a long time since I've been here and visited with youall. I've been reading about the things you've been up to.
not a lot of changes here. i'm down to 3 adult does, 1 adult buck and a couple of kids. not much of a herd anymore. three ewes and a ram. still have chickens and...
boy @NH Homesteader have you been busy or what. making a baby is hard work and a big congrats to you and DH. you take care of yourself and let DH do the strenuous stuff. your daughter is going to be a great big sister. and her learning to spin and work fiber is awesome. if you lived closer...
dang FEM your poor DH has been going thru heck and back and taking you with him. I sure hope the upcoming cataract surgery makes life a lot easier for him.
if you lived closer we'd just trade a grandkid sized pony for a mini. I've been wanting a mini horse since I sold the last of my regular...
me too @lcertuche. @sumi you crack me up!!please be careful. i broke/twisted my ankle in a hole going to the barn in my night gown and that's how they took me to the hospital, in my night gown, dusty and bare footed. to the hospital where I worked and where every doctor and nurse that came...
@Wannabefree many years ago I worked home health for a hospital and one of the places I had to go was to check on old lady who lived with her grand children who sold drugs for a living. we were sent in pairs to try an protect one another, ha. they also told us if we heard gun shots we were to...
just spent the last hour catching up with you. dang girl you've had quite the year. I'm sorry for all your dh has put you thru. i can so identify. I've found that the best revenge, if you can call it that is to learn to live well and take care of you and yours without them. and to let them...
like FEM i already do a lot of these things. i want to try to make some $ selling the things that i do produce. and keep on doing the things that i started years ago.
just found your thread. what a lovely place you have! and an adorable 3 year old, I'm so glad he is feeling better. thanks for all the pictures, boy what a difference youall have made in a few short years.