It started out like any other Monday. Up at 5:30, feed Mia and the sheep their breakfast, see hubby out the door for work and zip through the shower so I can get to work. As I’m finishing my make-up, about 6:45 am, my cell rings. My other batch of chicks is at the post…
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Who Have We Here?
It’s 6:15 am and I’m sitting down to a hot cup of coffee, just like any other Sunday morning. Except this time I’ve made new friends and been on a 2 mile stroll around the neighborhood with a horse I didn’t know in 13* weather. I woke up at 4:40 this morning to the sound…
And Then There Were Three
Maryann and her chick peeping out at the strange new world Sweet little Maryann was sitting on her very own egg for a couple weeks when I decided to have a look-see. Using heavy winter gloves to protect my hands I carefully reached under her and pulled out her egg. I held a flashlight to…
Our Flock Is Growing
I’m so very excited. I have committed to purchasing two more Cormos that are from the same flock that my Cormo girls came from. Cocoa is a lovely dark mocha brown and Nellie is a large girl with luscious white fleece. They have just lambed and will be staying at their current home until their…
Good Morning
I love the weekends because I can wait till the sun comes up to go feed the crew. This morning was especially beautiful, a crisp blue sky, bright sun, warm fuzzies and wollies too. It was about 4*F, anything above zero is good for this time of year. The sun was low on the horizon…
Star Light Star Bright
First star I see this morning… Not the way it’s usually said, I know, but this is the way of it in my world. I’m up around 5 am, even on weekends, not because of an alarm clock but because my internal alarm has said this is when my day begins. I go from rock solid…
Faking It
Spring time in Alaska generally happens anywhere from March to May depending on the year. The Polar Vortex that has plagued the Lower 48 with abysmally cold weather has had the opposite effect for us. It’s springtime in Alaska but winter isn’t really over. This fake spring is a nice respite from the bitter cold…
Dogs on Duty
One minute I’m sound asleep, snuggled deep under the warm covers, the next I’m wide awake listening to the alarm bark of our livestock guardians. This bark is rapid and menacing, both dogs actively engaged in voicing their threat. It’s 5:14 am, and completely dark. The heavy clouds blocking any ambient light from moon or…
Sheep Remind Me Of NASCAR
I’ve heard NASCAR described as “A whole lot of left turns”. Well apparently our sheep are channeling their inner NASCAR drivers. They’ve worn a track around the barn, and it only goes to the left. Or maybe they are channeling their Australian ancestors, maybe sheep are motivated by the same cosmic power that make toilets…
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