Life in another small town like all small towns...really
“A day in the country is worth a month in town” ―Christina Rossetti
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Goat Herding
Some days it is a real chore to get the goats to follow to an exterior browsing area. Any factor can be a distraction. Rain is the worst. A cat - second! At least within the high tensile area they can't get outside the alley.
When we just go out the barn door, they are totally free and can go wherever they want. If they see a rather succulent blueberry bush or weed, off they go. And usually, someone follows.
This morning I got lucky. It just shows you how good these animals are. It also shows you that they know there is a good chance of good browse where I am fencing them.
They are well fed goats!
If you remember the last time they were here, this faucet was pretty invisible. We can see the ground again, and I can finish mowing safely now. Thanks Goats!
Our daughter, the one who uses the lawn mower here, has often (kiddingly - all puns intended) mentioned buying me a goat or two as a present. Do you think she has an ulterior motive? ;)
The blog is really notes to my friends, old and new, to let you know what's going on in our lives. Its also a diary of sorts for myself. It started at the farm in Ligonier, PA, hence the name, but now life and work has moved us back to Connecticut,
I've always taken lots of photos and sent postcards from everywhere we travel, just to keep in touch. Email took over and then the digital camera.
Instead of me plugging up your email, you can check in when you have the time.
And yes, another town with the same problems as any other!!!
Please enjoy and let me hear from you...really~
Storm Exposure
A crack in the storm clouds spotlights the farm
Twin Bucklings born 12 31 11 and Triplet Bucklings born 1 8 12
Adeline, Shown by Julia, 0-6 Month Doe 4-H Blue Ribbon Winner
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2 comments:
Our daughter, the one who uses the lawn mower here, has often (kiddingly - all puns intended) mentioned buying me a goat or two as a present. Do you think she has an ulterior motive? ;)
I think she's got the right idea. I think your daughter also wants to fertilize your lawn and keep things fun! The dogs need some playmates too.
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