It is a perfect fall morning here. Mid 50's and sun is almost up. It will be a sunny day.
Well, day two of sharing chores is behind and it went well. Of course I took my camera so have tons of cow pictures and some farm scenery. Max just drove the farm truck and all gates were open so I only had to get out for some pictures; some were taken from the truck.
We got back and Jewel (the Jersey) was waiting for us.
Unfortunately, she decided she wanted to save the milk for her huge calf. We just got one bottle. We will show her! She was kept away from him last night again and we will milk this morning. Surely she will let down and we will get a few bottles.
Max walked me through the milker routine again and then I went inside the parlor area and began the attack on the mess! Max is great with the animals and set chores but he doesn't notice the surrounding things going undone. It will take me a few days. I already have a huge trash can filled. I have a set of shelves to put up which will help with organization.
I did notice that most of the farm needs clipping again and I am trying to talk him into having it done all at once.....I may have him convinced.
I will show some random shots of the farm:
This is one of the 'twin' ponds; the other is across the fence from this one.
This is a zoomed shot of the cow in the shadows above, drinking.
This above is what I will call the breeding circle. When a cow is in heat, most young males and the mature bull will be circling her until she will stand still for him. Bull is on left behind the cow. I actually got a shot of him servicing her, bu twon't show that.
Our trees are just beginning to show color. This is taken on the back 40.
The tall tree looking plant next to the house is a dwarf nandina bush that this year shot up to tree size. I like it and will leave it be.
The one by the screened porch never gets over 4-5 feet tall which is the norm.
This is the Korean Boxwood before clipping. It was hiding the windows....I actually like it better this way, but it was getting out of control.
The new hedge cutters worked great. It will look better in a few weeks when the stubby ends won't show quite so much.
Now a favorite rose picture. This rose goes by several common names: The first rose of summer; the last rose of the year, and Parsons rose. It is a china rose and has been with me for many, many years. I keep my fingers crossed the mite that causes RRD doesn't find it tucked between the east building
and the well house.
All for now.
Well, day two of sharing chores is behind and it went well. Of course I took my camera so have tons of cow pictures and some farm scenery. Max just drove the farm truck and all gates were open so I only had to get out for some pictures; some were taken from the truck.
We got back and Jewel (the Jersey) was waiting for us.
Max walked me through the milker routine again and then I went inside the parlor area and began the attack on the mess! Max is great with the animals and set chores but he doesn't notice the surrounding things going undone. It will take me a few days. I already have a huge trash can filled. I have a set of shelves to put up which will help with organization.
I did notice that most of the farm needs clipping again and I am trying to talk him into having it done all at once.....I may have him convinced.
I will show some random shots of the farm:
This is one of the 'twin' ponds; the other is across the fence from this one.
This above is what I will call the breeding circle. When a cow is in heat, most young males and the mature bull will be circling her until she will stand still for him. Bull is on left behind the cow. I actually got a shot of him servicing her, bu twon't show that.
The one by the screened porch never gets over 4-5 feet tall which is the norm.
Now a favorite rose picture. This rose goes by several common names: The first rose of summer; the last rose of the year, and Parsons rose. It is a china rose and has been with me for many, many years. I keep my fingers crossed the mite that causes RRD doesn't find it tucked between the east building
and the well house.
