Saving A Life; Drama in the Barnyard
It feels good to save a life. Of course, it's best to avoid accidents, but even with the best planning, they happen, and last week Bear, a Scottish Highlander yearling, needed rescuing.
Why I'm Feeding My Dog Real Food
Before you switch your dog to a new diet, please consult a veterinarian. I'm not a vet or a dietitian, just someone with a common-sense notion of what to feed my dog.
Just Another Annoying Dog Owner?
In two months of owning Flora, I have learned that a sleeping puppy is a quiet puppy. Short of drugging her, how could I get this energetic pup to snooze?
It's a Girl!
Fern, a heifer (girl) calf, was born on May 24th. Here she is with her brother, Thunder, and Mom, Black Diamond.
To Name A Calf
My bovines used to be identified by a number. At birth, we’d put ear tags with unique numbers on each calf. The problem was that numbers are not only hard for me to remember, but they also don’t capture personalities.
Calves of 2021
Meet the first calves of 2021. Who will be born next? Stay tuned.