Author Archives: Jackie

Pigs ears and the hobo Dogs [2]

In the second final part of the series, Jackie shares more about our relationship with our pet/working dogs.  They are invaluable for remote off the grid living when there’s livestock involved..   Also see Part 1 of Pigs ...

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Pigs ears and the hobo Dogs [1]

In the first part of the 2 part series, Jackie shares more about our relationship with our pet/working dogs.  They are invalualable for remote off the grid living when there's livestock involved.. Good Dogs Living in a remote area with ...

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The Best Rattlesnake Control Workers

My son, Eric, has a soft spot for Guinea Fowl.  He has 22 of them.  He was down to 2 this summer, and some broody hens hatched  26 keets.  A few died but the rest grew up. If you have never been around guineas, then you are in for a treat.  They a

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Driveway stories snowmobiles and Cougar!

Nine days till Christmas.  Wow, it's going FAST. AND, we have 7 inches of snow.  We usually feel more Christmasy  when there is snow..  In fact, we have always had a white Christmas over here, AND a white Thanksgiving except for last year. I love ...

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