The back field is a bit overgrown this year. All those dry beans I threw out here last year must have done some good, despite not producing for us. Several attempts to convince Mildred to graze back here have led her to go visiting the neighbours.
A gate across the trail to Mom's place was the first order of business. Of course, that merely slows her down. As she wiggles through the trees munching away.
We started nailing poles to the trees, creating a crooked little fence around the clearing.
Meanwhile, Mildred, the calves, and the kids are munching away. The grass is pretty high here- three calves and two kids in this picture. If they haven't eaten it all by the time we're done construction, I may bring the horses down for a few days as well.
And, of course, we're still collecting firewood from the tree tops and dead fall as we work.
You know, I am having to carry these two chickens to be at night, still! This really makes me not want anything heavier. I just think, "I might have to carry that cow home."
ReplyDeleteI suppose that you don't have to feed your animals as much when they can go out and get their own food.
...carry chickens to BED. That was not an existential statement at all.
ReplyDeleteChickens can be a bit of a pain once they start roosting outside of their coop. Putting them away a bit earlier might help. :)
DeleteYes, we try to avoid having to feed hay as much as possible!
I can't see the 3 calves and 2 kids! lol It must be tall. The wild flowers sure do make it look pretty.
ReplyDeleteI know, they walked in and disappeared, lol. Just one little brown butt left in view.
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