Tag Archives: nature

Exciting day for me today. I am expecting the arrival by mail of fifteen Royal Palm Turkey chicks. These are the beautiful white turkeys (if a turkey can be deemed ‘beautiful’) dressed up in naval Cracker Jack uniforms like swabbies … Continue reading →

Posted on March 26, 2012 by cattlebaroness | Leave a comment

Ch-ch-ch-changes!

Posted on March 22, 2012 by cattlebaroness

(I feel it important to remind my readers that I write off the top of my head, and dash it out on my way out, so proof-reading is limited. Therefore, expect grammar and spelling errors and even more so, expect … Continue reading →

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My Love Affair with John Deere

Posted on March 20, 2012 by cattlebaroness

It itches; it is uncomfortable; it is bumpy and red. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I am sunburned! It was 80F degrees here yesterday. Unbelieveably warm for March. So I put on summer clothes to work. Only one problem…I forgot the … Continue reading →

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Farm Lessons: Life

Posted on March 19, 2012 by cattlebaroness

While picking up the house a little this morning, I glanced out the picture window to see a flock of about thirty wild turkeys courting in the asparagus patch. The toms were fanning their tail feathers and strutting around the … Continue reading →

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Spring…when a young man’s fancy turns to…

Posted on March 18, 2012 by cattlebaroness

WORK! I am moving slowly this morning. It is almost noon and I am still drinking coffee and sitting on the couch. Falling off the deck the other day has left me sore and in some places, still in pain, which … Continue reading →

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Don’t Fence Me In

Posted on March 17, 2012 by cattlebaroness

A cold, wet nose nudging my warm, bare underarm awoke me at 4:30 this morning. Eddie wanted out. Who was I to say, “no?” One of the attractions to this place, for me, was the lack of fences. I grew … Continue reading →

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Beware of Cattle Crooks

Posted on January 13, 2012 by cattlebaroness

Today is a brand new day and I am feeling a little less cranky. Only a little. Thank you for understanding. The weather turned off cold yesterday afternoon and although it is still spitting snowflakes, we only got a dusting of … Continue reading →

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Babying the Bottle Babes

Posted on August 27, 2011 by cattlebaroness

Baby did not make it. He died in his sleep while I was subbing at the elementary school. I was heart broken, but knew there was nothing more we could have done. It is common to lose young calvesdue to shipping sickness or … Continue reading →

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Mother Nature Calls

Posted on July 31, 2011 by cattlebaroness

If you are a little squeamish over the term “cow poop” or get excitedly upset at the declasse  and somewhat gauche discussion about bodily functions in polite conversation…stop now. This is a story about peeing on the farm. Yes, I … Continue reading →

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I Have the Power!

Posted on July 7, 2011 by cattlebaroness

Caddyshack and his son arrived from the city yesterday. As is their custom when they are here on vacation, they like to chip in and help Mike. He planned to work their you-know-whats off yesterday, beginning with cleaning out the … Continue reading →

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