Tri again
After sciatic nerve problems and a concussion that took 11 months to resolve, I was finally able to resume training. On Thursday of last week, I competed in an indoor triathlon at the gym on base in Newport. The transitions…
Bringing home the bacon
Last weekend, we picked uo 3 young shoats (that’s farm speak for pigs). They will be raised until June and then will be participating in the freezer restocking program. The last pigs we raised were on organic, GMO free, soy…
Amanda
Amanda loves to ride. At three years old Huey is the only pony I will let her ride “by herself”. Sometimes he leads the way, sometimes she tells him what to do. Either way, the relationship is working out. Huey…
More goat babies…
Last night Longvu Bx Tangueray Texter “Tang” had a “popped” udder and we put her in the kidding stall overnight checking on her a few times. It wasn’t until this morning around 8.30 that she had her babies, one buckling…
Lamancha babies
Last night, Anna went to bed as I stayed up working on some things (ok, I was on Facebook). Around 11, I was ready for bed, but first went to the barn to check on West View Swan’s Saffron, one…
Sawyer Farm’s Sequoia
West View Magnolia gave birth to a 9.8lb doling today. We were expecting more kids based on how big Maggie was, but we are happy with a big health doeling. Introducing Sawyer Farm’s Sequoia! It turns out Sequoia’s sister from…
Laminitis and Founder
Laminitis is defined as inflammation to the laminae that results in lameness. The inflammation normally causes damage to the laminae which is visible as separation around the white line on the bottom of the hoof. Founder is an advanced state…
Fresh bread
Amanda loves the bread that Anna baked today. These 3 loaves and some rolls will only last 2 or 3 days.
Horse sledding
This afternoon the kids and I (Anna) decided to try sledding behind King. After some initial testing I decided he didn’t care about the sled behind him and since the kids didn’t have the strength to hold on I tied…
Snowy trails
Last night, we got another 5″ or so of fresh snow dumped on the farm. After clearing the driveway (again), clearing paths to/from the barn (again), breaking ice (again), and finishing morning chores, we came in for coffee. We were…