Category: December 2011
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Playmate Playdate
3 little piggies playing in the snow December 31, 2011 It is so much fun to get together and have a playdate. Last night we had our family Christmas. Gifts were exchanged, food was eaten and laughter filled our house …and hearts 😮 Now, the…
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Winterland Frolic
Knight, Duke and Hoss play in the snow December 30, 2011 The horses enjoyed a little play time yesterday. There was just enough snow to make the cement have some traction. I let them jump around and play on the feedlot. They had a grand time. The pastures…
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Winter water for pigs
Playing and drinking outside December 29, 2011 There are several ways to water pigs in winter. I chose the lowest cost most effective method that I could. If a container is left in the pen with the pigs, they tip it over, as soon as, they are done…
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Like a Pig on Ice
Noah and Piggy Sue December 28, 2011 The old timers used to say that it was as slick driving as a “pig on ice”. It’s true, pigs don’t get much traction on ice. Last night, we got a mini ice storm. My truck was much like the pigs as…
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Window to my World
The mystery knothole December 27, 2011 The other day when our visitors came, they fed the lazy goats carrots and celery through this knothole in the barn siding. The goats, usually very friendly, just wouldn’t come out and play. They waited for our guests to put the treats…
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Merry Christmas 2011
Duke, Knight and Hoss eating apples December 25, 2011 Merry Christmas everyone! My horses got some early Christmas gifts when our farm’s visitors brought apples and carrots. The petting was unending as well. My spoiled pals were treated like royalty. They munched and slobbered all over our guests, but everyone…
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What you looking at?
Watching you, watching me December 23, 2011 Today we had some visitors to our farm. They are extended family, but visitors just the same. They took in all the sights around the farm, petted the animals and gave out treats to all of them. King was the farm’s…
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First Day of Winter?
Maple Syrup Arch December 22, 2011 Today is the first day of winter. The temperature was in the mid 40’s F. Yesterday the temperature got to 60 degrees. Thanks to good weather, good luck and good friends, my maple syrup arch is re-tinned, re-bricked and ready for the…
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6 Months and still growing
Bath time for King December 19, 2011 King and I celebrated birthdays this month. I am now 53 years old and he is just 6 months old. He continues to grow. He is a very good dog. He weighs almost 90 pounds now and is as graceful as…
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Tie Stall Design for Drafts
Double tie stall for draft horses December 16, 2011 I was asked by a reader to please give a few more details about the kind of tie stalls that I use here on the farm for my draft horses. I will try to cover all the information and paint a…
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