It was a comfortable overcast day when I asked Jackie to go for a walk. Little did I know that we would have an encounter with a potentially deadly animal, or that my daughter would later be delighted about our encounter. We had just started ...
Tag Archive: Animals
Off Grid Chicken Surprises
All too often a title like this might sound upsetting. You know, lost more chickens to coyotes or other predators. This time its good news the proud hens, and a fun time with new life on the homestead. Jackie shares the experience below that seems to repeat itself more than several times each year. Also, ...
no electricity communications backup
Catchy title, huh? What kind of communications doesn't require electricity of some kind? Phones, radios, flashing lights and Morse code? No. What about yelling really loud, or smoke signals? They qualify but leave ...
spring sheep and LambCam
Spring must be around the corner here with rising temperatures but no green yet. Its hard to imagine that I went skiing at Mission Ridge in a fresh foot of powder only last week! Another sure sign of spring around here is the way ...
Shetland Sheep Can Grow on You
Ever consider making your own clothes? Having a source of quality wool and entertainment from these wonderful animals is worth considering. In this series Jackie shares here love of sheep and how they are an integral part of our off grid ranch life. I have always ...
Life Threatening Lesson with a Llama
You need to take care of neutering large male animals around the farm, otherwise be prepared for surprises. We live and learn, and this lesson was learned the hard, dangerous, and life threatening way. A way Jackie ...
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