Friday, April 14

Daily Farm Photo: 4/14/06


Bright Spots Are Everywhere

Lamb Report: Not only did every lamb survive last night in the barn, but we gained one. Zelda (who is Lucky 13's mother and the smiling, snowy-faced sheep in the middle photo) had a beautiful baby girl just before midnight under the big full moon. During our 4 a.m. check, the dogs were loudly patrolling the steep hillside. More coyote countermeasures will be in place tonight: bright lights, loud music, llamas. (Operation Llama Relocation is now complete.) Current Lamb Count: 14.

8:45pm Update:
This morning I had no idea how appropriate that caption would be today--I just spotted the first fireflies of the season!
Posted by Farmgirl Susan at 9:22 AM
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10 comments:

  1. Bean4/14/2006 10:24 AM

    I understand why dogs are good vs. coyotes but what's the deal with llamas and donkeys?

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  2. Anonymous4/14/2006 10:53 AM

    Glad to hear all is well on the farm this morning! I hope you guys got some sleep in between the new lamb's arrival and the dogs' patrol report.

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  3. Anonymous4/14/2006 12:53 PM

    I thought that was fire in your forest when I first saw that photo.

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  4. Anonymous4/14/2006 1:17 PM

    The first thing I did early this morning was check on your lambs.
    So glad to know you have the situation under control. Congratulations on being "Grandma Shepard," again.

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  5. Anonymous4/14/2006 2:37 PM

    I luff the llamas! Maybe they will kick some ***. And spit at them too! Good luck with your safety measures. I hope the evil preditor finds somewhere else to eat supper until the babies get bigger. So heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing this with us. Its real life.
    Paint

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  6. The Yellow Dog Speaks4/14/2006 4:07 PM

    I glad to hear of your safe night and of your additional lamb.

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  7. Michelle4/14/2006 4:26 PM

    I'm happy to hear that the barn did the trick, and the dogs are on the lookout! And congrats on the new little lamb! I actually thought that was a fire too - amazing!

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  8. Anonymous4/14/2006 5:51 PM

    If a llama spit at me, I'd definitely back off. Woolies unite!

    (I guess guard chickens are a bad idea. Presumably the girls stay in safely at night?)

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  9. Anonymous4/14/2006 9:44 PM

    Like Pablo, I also thought the photo was of a forest fire, and thought "Oh no, not this now!" Glad it's not, and I'm also glad you have a new lamb. Best of luck with that precious flock!

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  10. Karen Baking Soda4/15/2006 4:50 AM

    Happy yr lambs survived the night, glad it wasn't a fire I spotted in the photo!

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