There were pictures everywhere this morning. Care to join me as I check on things around the farm?
19 more photos below. Descriptions at the end, or hover over each image. . .
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1. Drying whites and hungry hens.
2. Frosty wild mullein in the creekbed on the way to the sheep barn.
3. The Kid (aka Hey Kid, as he was born in the 'H' year), our strapping young Katahdin/Suffolk cross ram.
4. Da Big Guy, our five year old mostly Suffolk, totally studly ram.
5. Heading out to the front field with Daisy, who spent the night in the barnyard with the pregnant ewes.
6. Donkeys soaking up some sun.
7. Livestock guardian dog Marta Beast, aka Marta the Mess. There's just no keeping this hardworking girl clean.
8. Woolies chillin' in the front field.
9. Auto defrost.
10. Daisy guarding Cary.
11. Daisy off duty.
12. Sheep look so cute when they sit with their front legs sticking straight out.
13. The sheep don't like to sun themselves like the donkeys do.
14. Dogs only.
15. Curious cluck.
16. Chickens only.
17. Hurrying back to her flock.
18. Lacinato kale (also called cavalo nero or dinosaur kale) direct seeded last fall and Swiss chard direct seeded last spring are still thriving in the kitchen garden.
19. Sarah Kit Kat Kate.
20. Cold tolerant chives and volunteer kale defrosting in the kitchen garden.
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What a delight! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Susan!
ReplyDeleteGreat peeks into the gorgeous farm! Happy Thanksgiving to you dear Susan. I think your Brussels Sprouts will grace our table. I am very thankful for you!
ReplyDeleteThat picture of Marta made me laugh out loud! Bring out the hose! Blessed Thanksgiving to you and Hunky Farm Guy. xoxo
ReplyDeleteLove all these glimpses of everyday life! :)
ReplyDeleteSomeone gave me a couple of mullein plants a couple of years ago and I foolishly let one go to seed...they are EVERYWHERE now!! Hubby is not amused! LOL!!
I thought about you as I was watching Ken Burns' "The Dust Bowl" this week. It reminded me of your love for the Missouri land, the challenges it provides, as well as the beauty it shares. A woman named Caroline Henderson was profiled in the series and her story made me think of your passion. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I'm thankful you're here to regularly offer us a "slice" of your life!
ReplyDelete"Daisy off duty" made me blow my breakfast tea all over the keyboard. Thank for the laugh, and a happy Thanksgiving to you, HF Joe and all the beasts. Please take photos of your fest and share the meal with us?!?
ReplyDeleteYour posts/pix lift m from sadness to hope and laughter...god bless you, Susan
ReplyDeleteLove Marta the Beast in all her doggie glory! Thanks for sharing and glad it's a beautiful TGiving at the Farm. All those chives! No wonder you make those yummy chive scones... mmmm....
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving, Susan!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! Have a Happy Thanksgiving! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
ReplyDeleteYeah.. I dug a mullen plant up one time to save it.. he calls it an invasive species.. haha. I love them myself.. but we live in town proper. ;)
ReplyDeleteLove your farm & farm folk.. ♥