Category: October 2012
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Moving Day
October 16, 2012 The little chicks out grew their “bathtub” holding pen. They are almost completely feathered out. I moved them and their heat lamp to the chicken tractor. I was worried that they might not take to the larger feeder …. no problem there. They found it…
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Cornstalks, Cows and Color
October 15, 2012 This month is almost half over, at least that’s what the pessimists would say. I say we still have half a month to enjoy some great weather. There is still a little while to take in the beauty of the autumn colors. The trees are…
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The soft glow of lantern light
October 13, 2012 The soft glow from a lantern is a beautiful light. When the power is out, it illuminates our home. When looking for a blood trail from a bow shot deer, there is nothing better. When camping with your family, the soft glow of light will…
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A Shocking Experience
October 12, 2012 After a very short night, we went at it and got the corn all shocked. The night was short due to pouring concrete very late in the day yesterday. The temperature was cool, almost cold. The cement wouldn’t dry enough to work it. That job…
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Sexual Urges?
October 10, 2012 It is said that in the cool days of Fall, a young man’s thoughts turn to …. Football 😮 A ram, however, thinks only of procreation … breeding season! Our rams are no different from the buck goats or whitetail deer. All of these males know…
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End of the Growing Season
October 9, 2012 It’s official, the growing season for 2012, here in northeast Ohio, is over. We had a beautiful, clear and starlit night last night. The temperatures dipped below freezing. I had 30 degrees here, this morning, although the TV said 34. Believe me it was crispy 😮…
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Play Date
October 6, 2012 The other day, King was walking with my wife. He and she were checking out the horses. The big boys started to come too close to the fence for King’s liking. I think he barked asking the horses to play. The horses thought he said,…
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Hi Mom
October 4, 2012 The other day my wife was walking around the farm taking pictures. The horses came to see her…right up close. It reminds me of a guy who said, “Why is it that you spend hours playing catch, holding a football, giving pointers..and when he finally…
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A Good Foundation
October 2, 2012 I am not meaning to neglect my blog, dear readers, but I keep cramming too much stuff into my days. I guess it is a good problem to have, being healthy enough to stay so busy that is. I am thankful…and busy too 😮 …
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