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Good thing I got so many chores done yesterday, I woke up this morning to the sound of my 3 year old barking. She wasn't playing puppy either. We are of to the doctor to get her ear checked and confirm either croup or whopping cough. Bad thing is I think its whopping cough. Stupid ballet mom...

Oh lord, that sounds worse than when mine went in heat. I think what i took away from that story is it gets worse. I don't know how much of these heats I can handle. M neck and shoulder are still killing me when mine tried to treat me like another cow. I think maybe I would start tracking...

Yea I thought my Bessie was so undersized until I was told what a big girl she was by my brother. He is trying to figure out why I am fretting over her size. She is already as big as the momma cows at the farm where we got her. Granted they don't seem to feed theirs well enough ( yes bessie is...

I am going to visit another farm this weekend. The man who has offered to sell me his gurnsey heifer had his grand daughter extend and open ended invitation to visit them on the farm. She is just getting into chickens and ducks but they are a long time dairy farm family. My little mini herd is...

I knew it was just exhaustion. I told everyone I was on vacation for one night and to just take care of what they should without me fussing. 9 hours of sleep later I feel human. The good news is they managed to not make Blossom or anyone else sick while I slept a bit and i am ready to kick...

I will, i am just danged cranky tonight. Headaches do not sit well with me. Its more migraine than headache. I spent most of my evening in the dark. Its just being tired. My body has a fierce way of saying, "rest a bit, you idiot". Ahh well. Blossom was a little piggy tonight and she made...

She is a tiny bit snotty again and coughing and a bit of the runs. (sigh) She is still up and walking around like a little mad woman though. Still taking in her bottles. The vet may be coming tomorrow to give her a look over. I will tell you this, buying with your heart instead of you head...

Ok, well time for my swansons order and I try to add or replenish an essential oil each time. So far I use frankincense, eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary, tea tree, and peppermint. I am thinking of adding rose oil. What do you guys have in your essential oils kit and what do you use them for...

I buy bulk batteries from tsc. We have been using them a year or so now. They seem fine, they don't die any sooner than any others and much cheaper than the name brands.

The hills are alive with the sound of Moooing la la la la. yep thats the farm this morning. Beautiful frosty morning. I threw on my wool farm coat and was off to the barn. There was Blossom laying in the straw with her baby blanket. But not just laying on her side like when she was sick. Her...

Due to everyones schedules we do alot of feedings at 6 and its already dark. I invested in solar spot lights in various places. There is one so my sisters ghost horse doesn't sneak up on me. Mean mean evil horse that will sneak up and try to hurt you( abused so badly by previous owner that 5...

it took getting used to but honestly I now find that my money stretches so much further when I am making real whole food. At first i was really overwhelmed with all the cooking but with help from others who have been at this longer, even that has gotten easier. Its so natural for me to make...

I agree Bee, I probably keep more on hand than most new ones need if they get good advice and healthy birds. I am an over prepared nut who knows she takes in the sorry cases too often ( see my goats and heifer posts on this and other sister sites). Thats really my best advice. Start off with...

I agree with the above but I don't mind giving some starter advice too. Ok here on the mistakes I made. If it says pullets at any farm store don't believe it. I managed to buy 16 out of 16 who were roosters that way. If you absolutely cannot have any roosters then buy some sexlinks OR buy...

I will add to this post later but I have to share a story. Ok so was running so late, run out the door to take my daughter to ballet. I had no time to check in on Blossom, so my dad was going to. Anywho he goes to look in on her and she comes out her stall door, still with a baby blanket over...

WOOT She was up waiting at the door of her stall so she could go out. She drank some water and demanded a bottle. Drank the whole bottle down and is staying up alot today. Much more active and the breathing is easier. We might have dodged the bullet on this one. My regular vet said to give up on...

We use one of those low but long water troughs but put a plastic lattice that is strapped down over it. They can get to the water but chickens can not fall in and geese and ducks cannot go swimming( much to their frustration). Also simplifies our watering process and I never worry they will run out.

I have started hating to wake up in the morning because first thing I do is find out if she made it through the night. A bit hard on the system I swear. Not that I can relax yet but at least I have someone close by that will come out to help if its needed. He works out of his truck actually. He...

She is a little fighter I swear. Gave her a b12 shot and another la200 before lunch. Well apparently that gave her a kick because she is up and walking around a bit. Got myself a new farm vet that does make housecalls also. He gave me a little shot cocktail to give her today and said he thinks...

Ok guys, no chipper or happy journaling today. Blossom is doing very very badly. Even once we get her standing she is falling down. She did drink a bottle this morning of electrolytes, probiotics and molassas she is very congested. She just got the nuflor last night which was supposed to kick...