The Evolution of Atlas: A Breeding (and Chat) Thread

[speckledhen]

If you have an extra 30 minutes, I so loved this video interview from this lovely, amazing woman in Wyoming.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

She has a nice little life going except for losing her husband. I don't miss farming or milking the cows. Her jersey are good looking cows. She's lucky her son is helping her out.

I like her way of not bringing outside stuff like seed, and fertilizers, and how she's allowing her animals a more natural life and diet. Good video. I wish I had her strong spirit.

 

[speckledhen]

She has a nice little life going except for losing her husband. I don't miss farming or milking the cows. Her jersey are good looking cows. She's lucky her son is helping her out.

I like her way of not bringing outside stuff like seed, and fertilizers, and how she's allowing her animals a more natural life and diet. Good video. I wish I had her strong spirit.

I was very impressed by her, expanding the farm after her husband was killed. Amazing. I love Jerseys, my favorite breed of cow. I agree, she's very lucky to have her son want to help. Mine are not into this at all, though I think my younger son would love the garden and growing stuff here. He tried on his windowsills in Korea, learned to make bread, etc. I was tired just listening to all she does, but fascinated, too. I can tell you one thing about myself, though- I would not be looking for another husband!

 

[kitkat5505]

That was really interesting

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I was very impressed by her, expanding the farm after her husband was killed. Amazing. I love Jerseys, my favorite breed of cow. I agree, she's very lucky to have her son want to help. Mine are not into this at all, though I think my younger son would love the garden and growing stuff here. He tried on his windowsills in Korea, learned to make bread, etc. I was tired just listening to all she does, but fascinated, too. I can tell you one thing about myself, though- I would not be looking for another husband!

No more husband's here either. I always wanted a Jersey, the closest I got was a Guernsey. No more cows for me, they are too big. So no more husband's, cows, or horses if anyone is keeping track.

The older I get the more my go getter is breaking down. I can't imagine trying to make more work as I get older, though it seems like that's what has been happening despite my claims to downsize. Hmmm.

 

[speckledhen]

No more husband's here either. I always wanted a Jersey, the closest I got was a Guernsey. No more cows for me, they are too big. So no more husband's, cows, or horses if anyone is keeping track.

The older I get the more my go getter is breaking down. I can't imagine trying to make more work as I get older, though it seems like that's what has been happening despite my claims to downsize. Hmmm.

Me, too, Lisa. I would definitely downsize my birds ASAP, as much as I could let my heart do, if I lost my husband. I would get a BIG dog to keep guard around here, though. I would need that to feel safe, I think. Cows are dangerous, even if they're sweet, just by reason of their sheer bulk. Now, a milk goat might be manageable for someone who was afraid to get a cow, but honestly, I'd skip any livestock that gave live birth, I think, if I was alone, especially.

Oh, and Jill is BROODY! WTHeck? Poor Hector! Thea is raising chicks, Rowena is not herself still and now, Jill is sitting in the floor in the corner screaming.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I only keep boy goats now, or don't breed anymore. Thankfully we don't need to rely on our own production anymore. I'm so thankful for stores. I cannot imagine life without all our modern conveniences. People should remember how lucky they are to live with such ease.

I would definitely get more dogs without my husband. I wouldn't feel safe without them either, and I would be very lonely.

Cows are part of the reason my body is so broken so young. Too much work when young, plus the kicking, running over and goring in the back. It was a rough childhood.

 

[speckledhen]

I only keep boy goats now, or don't breed anymore. Thankfully we don't need to rely on our own production anymore. I'm so thankful for stores. I cannot imagine life without all our modern conveniences. People should remember how lucky they are to live with such ease.

I would definitely get more dogs without my husband. I wouldn't feel safe without them either, and I would be very lonely.

Cows are part of the reason my body is so broken so young. Too much work when young, plus the kicking, running over and goring in the back. It was a rough childhood.

GORING? Oh, my! Do tell! I know what it's like to be kicked and bitten by a horse, but never got hurt by a cow on the farm when I was growing up.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

When I was younger a young steer was able to push me against a wall with his horns in my back and lifted me up about 2 feet with me screaming. I didn't tell my parents because I was afraid they would yell at me. My brother got knocked down by the bull one day and he was gored in the back too. I used to cry when having to go get the cows because of the bull. Lots of childhood trauma, and kids doing stuff they shouldn't have been doing back than.

 

[speckledhen]

When I was younger a young steer was able to push me against a wall with his horns in my back and lifted me up about 2 feet with me screaming. I didn't tell my parents because I was afraid they would yell at me. My brother got knocked down by the bull one day and he was gored in the back too. I used to cry when having to go get the cows because of the bull. Lots of childhood trauma, and kids doing stuff they shouldn't have been doing back than.

Oh, goodness, Lisa! You're lucky you're alive! I watched a video story of a lady whose formerly friendly bull suddenly decided to gore her into the ground and she was out of earshot of the house when one of the cows actually intervened. She was also lucky. Cows are so dangerous just by virtue of their size and unpredictability.