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Every cat needs a barn... Or maybe it's every barn needs a cat. Either way.... Every farm needs a cat.  I am not a cat lover.
Maybe that is because I am allergic to cats... The weather turned cold this week. There is no denying that winter is coming. Before the snow starts flying, there are several things we always do to make sure the cows are ready for the cold months ahead.  Halter Break Calves
Show season is just around the corner, so fall is always a good time to halter break the calves. We try to handle the calves as much as possible from day one, but with fairs and hay duties, we don't always get to spend as much time with them as we would like. They must be ready for the show arena by November, so it is now time to really get to work and fine tune the calves. We prefer to halter break with the tractor to save our backs, and then always put in a good amount of ground work and show stick practice. It is fall in Ohio... Or is it summer? I don't know...but I am confused. The last few weeks have been inching towards cooler fall weather, lots and lots of rain.... And then 86 degrees. What in the world?  I know come the middle of January I will be looking back at these days and wishing I had spent every waking moment outside.
But, I am really in the mood for some soup... When we walked out the front door, we could smell the sweet aroma of pure honey. We knew we couldn't put if off any longer... The hives were overflowing with honey.  It has been a really long time since we have robbed the bees.
Several years ago, Daniel developed an allergy to bees, so this really isn't the safest venture. |
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AuthorHello! I am Heather... the city girl turned mom to manure loving country boys. My husband and I both grew up in the city, but spent weekends visiting grandparents in the country. We are first generation farmers who learn best by almost always doing things the hard way. I hope you enjoy following along with our adventures down on the farm. Archives
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