Updates from the farm.

Here are some more pictures taken today.

Since the ice storm, we have been slowly working on cleaning up the branches. Due to the fact it is so muddy we didn't want to get the 4-wheeler out, it would just make a mess. So we decided that Samson my pack/harness whether could handle it. So we cut down the branches so he could handle them and he has managed to clean up about 50% of the mess so far. We still have some more to clean up on the back of the property, but the majority of the front yard is clean. When we get all the big limb cleared out, we will hook him up to the wagon and load the smaller limbs into on it. He does enjoy working, since it keeps him busy and out of trouble.

Impala's babies, Orion and Angus. They are three weeks old.

These are Clouds babies, Sassafras and Leo. They are two weeks old.

They look almost Identical!

The little boy, Leo.

The little girl, Sassafras.

DD, our yearling doe. This picture was to cute not to post.

Jack, finally starting to settle down now. Hopefully he is done with rut!

I found this lovely addition to my car Sunday morning. Turns out someone had hit my parked car at work Saturday. I didn't see this then due to the fact it was dark when I got off. Just lovely isn't it, although I shouldn't complain it could have been much worse, its just aggravating.

This is a drawing I did for my Boss, she loves Wimeraners.

I will be adding some videos on here later, it just takes a very long time to upload them to YouTube. There will be two videos, one of the baby goats and one of Samson working.

Well, that's all for now. Hatching season is right around the corner, so be prepared for chick pictures!!!!...LOL!

Here is another link concerning the NAIS.

The USDA is trying to force the NAIS into effect again!

The USDA is at it again!

Taken from a post on The Poultry Connection:

"In a rush to implement rules before there was a new administration, USDA published a notice of rule making that makes NAIS mandatory for four disease programs. Before you say, "hey this isn't me" realize that if they do it for cattle, goats, sheep, and swine, then poultry (as in NPIP) aren't far behind. It's true they're not talking about micro chipping chickens (now) but they have come up with hair-brained ideas like hanging id tags off metal loops threaded through the neck skin of day-old birds. No I am *not* kidding! That was a USDA vet!

It is important to comment on this rule. below is information on how to do that, why, and some sample comments.

Permission to cross-post, forward, print up as flyer's and distribute, etc., as written.

consider supporting organizations that really support local independent agriculture: Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance, Farm to Consumer Defense Fund, and Liberty Ark."

I have a copy of a letter that you can send to the USDA to voice your opinion on this issue. Send me an e-mail and I will send it to you.

Also check out this link for more information:

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Updates from around the Farm.

Well, I finally got all my pictures took today.....its was fairly warm today, so It made taking pictures actually....fun....LOL! Anyways, here are the pictures I promised.

This is my Dads (and Mine :-P ) Law Grey Game Trio. The Cock was recently dubbed and he is now healed. I plan on entering him in the Game show in Lucasville this Spring, if I can keep his feathers in condition that long. He can really be a pain sometimes, but he is really a beautiful rooster.

The hens seem to be plucking him on his neck for some reason, Its healing now.

I recently purchased a GQF 1202 Incubator for $300.00 used. Its 10 years old, but in good working condition. It took me a while to get it cleaned up really good, and the hatching tray still needs cleaned. But It's almost ready to start hatching, I need to purchase egg trays and a hygrometer.

Cloud or Alpine/Sannen Dairy Doe, gave birth to twins on Jan 26th, the day before the Ice Storm. She had, one Doe named Sassafras and one Buck named Leo. The Doeling, seems to be naturally Polled, meaning she has no horns. This trait is very uncommon in goats. So It will be interesting to see if she does eventually get horns. The twins look almost Identical in color and size, the Buck is a little bigger.

The kid on the Left is the doe and the kid on the right is the buck.

I also took some pictures of our 10 Gallon Saltwater Fish Tank. There is one Maroon Clown Fish, one Green Chromis Damsel Fish, and one Rock Hopper Fish. There is also Green and White Sponges, a Soft Coral and some Red Legged Crabs.

That's all for now.

"The People Should Not Be Afraid Of Their Government, The Government Should Be Afraid Of Its People."

V for Vendetta, the Movie.