Farm chores have been thankfully under control- goats are doing well, geese are “a-laying…” Plumbing work at the Springfield house has been an adventure, to say the least… Good news with that is everything will eventually be taken care of… Eventually… Cold snaps are in the future but moderate temperatures continue for now. Snow next Saturday? Continue reading “Season 4, Episode #9~ Farming and Plumbing…”
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Season 4, Episode #8~ Kidding Winds Down
Wellllllllll, Acorn is rather tickled that she has not had to get out of bed in the wee hours of the morning. Blind Hog said he was also relieved, but we all know he falls back to sleep. Farm Visitors have broken up the day-to-day routines, is always nice to see friends. Not only do theContinue reading “Season 4, Episode #8~ Kidding Winds Down”
Season 4, Episode #7~ It’s Raining Kids!
Been a busy week on the farm- in contrast to the past few when nothing much was going on. Acorn has been a busy midwife- finding kids, assisting with towels and blow dryer to dry off kids before they freeze. This morning’s arrival in 14F temps was no different. Mostly good outcomes with only oneContinue reading “Season 4, Episode #7~ It’s Raining Kids!”
Season 4, Episode #6~ Kids and Mud Weather
Freeze, thaw, frost, mud… And kidding resumes on top of everything. Twins born yesterday were very appreciative of the heat lamp last night- temps got down to 16F. Blind Hog and Acorn had a couple days to hunker in while it was raining with flood warnings posted. Tax return papers to be organized, magazine articlesContinue reading “Season 4, Episode #6~ Kids and Mud Weather”
Season 4, Episode #5~ 2023 Extracurricular Activities
Blind Hog and Acorn just don’t have enough to do… They began to look for a house in the Big City to buy, fix up, and rent as a modest investment back in November of last year, and the Badger will be the tenant. Why pay rent to a stranger when rent can be paidContinue reading “Season 4, Episode #5~ 2023 Extracurricular Activities”
Season 4 Episode #4~ Chores Chores Chores
Snowmageddon avoided, thanks to Cedar Gap splitting the snow as it approached from the Southwest. SteelMeadow only received just under 4″ whilst areas to the north and south had almost double! Blind Hog and Acorn have been doing the usual farm chores in winter, which means one or two major tasks during the day andContinue reading “Season 4 Episode #4~ Chores Chores Chores”
Season 4, Episode #3~ Winter Returns
Snow and below average temperatures are on the way, Blind Hog and Acorn have hay chores to get done today- will be the first time in a month the Mahindra has been asked to work! Will the tractor remember how to start? Ha! Blind Hog and Acorn are thinking about the garden, upcoming appointments. AcornContinue reading “Season 4, Episode #3~ Winter Returns”
Season 4, Episode #2~ Morning Chores
Yes yes, Acorn lost track of the days (again) and remembered to make the podcast again a day late- so it goes… Blind Hog has since cleaned out the ash from the woodstove and it is fired up, Acorn has baked the promised muffins. Pretty quiet week- livestock of all kinds are content. Goat kidsContinue reading “Season 4, Episode #2~ Morning Chores”
Season 4, Episode #1~ 2023 Off to a Great Start
Blind Hog and Acorn rang in the New Year as they usually do- sound asleep! The past week has been full of farm chores and activities, even with sinus drainage… Goose pens completed, geese paired up and set in their new digs where they will stay, segregated from each other, until goslings are hatched. GoatContinue reading “Season 4, Episode #1~ 2023 Off to a Great Start”
Season 3, Episode #46~Happy New Year’s Eve
Goats are doing well and the old cows didn’t seem to be overly concerned. Dam got to spend a few nights inside and was a very good boy. Blind Hog and Acorn survived the near record lows followed by record highs as kidding continues. Seven more days for this first wave of kidding. Onwards toContinue reading “Season 3, Episode #46~Happy New Year’s Eve”
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