What did you do in the garden today?

[Liz Birdlover]

I am a garden putterer. Work a little on this, go weed that, then something else...

This time of year, I have to be more focused.

Yes, I do prioritize, a living animal comes 1st before other chores, & an injured animal immediately

 

[Minanora]

I am a garden putterer. Work a little on this, go weed that, then something else...

This time of year, I have to be more focused.

I love it!

I've been better focused. My front yard looks very neglected because I've been focused on the garden, chickens, laundry, dishes, cooking, kid, dogs, fish, trees... I'll cut the weeds down in the front eventually... But clean underwear comes first!

 

[TJAnonymous]

I did a seed inventory last night to see what I still have to sow and, thus, how many more raised beds I need to prep. Far more than I thought...

I also think my goat (Annie) is going to kid today or in the next 24 hours. She was carrying on REALLY loud this morning and urgently wanting me to comfort her. The tendons around her tail are clearly loosened now... And her bag is very full. I wish I could spend the day with her but I have work meetings that I can't miss so I'll just have to watch her throughout the day.

 

[Acre4Me]

I did a seed inventory last night to see what I still have to sow and, thus, how many more raised beds I need to prep. Far more than I thought...

I also think my goat (Annie) is going to kid today or in the next 24 hours. She was carrying on REALLY loud this morning and urgently wanting me to comfort her. The tendons around her tail are clearly loosened now... And her bag is very full. I wish I could spend the day with her but I have work meetings that I can't miss so I'll just have to watch her throughout the day.

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Good luck!!

 

[Acre4Me]

The kids arrived! A little bit trial by fire though.

Triplet boys () -two healthy, one dead. The is bc boys don’t have much use in dairy, so was hoping for at least one girl.

She had them while we were gone for 2 hours (having checked on her for a while before leaving…absolutely no signs..), came back to 2 cleaned off and walking, nearly dry kids. We bumped her-didn’t appear to be any other babies. 2 hours later , after placenta delivered, she’s pushing, we see a water sac…. We go in bc this is not normal. Find a baby very deep with head fully back, and all legs underneath him. FWIW, a perfect birth position is “superman” style: front legs first with nose/muzzle sitting on top. Got him out, but he had passed already. Teen was very involved with this part of the delivery..good thing she’s not squeamish with things like this (spiders and bees are another story though).

These two boys look just like momma! One is slightly bigger than the other. Third one was similar in size, so all looked to be a good size and weight. Teen has named one “Peaches”, not sure on other.

Cute “sweater” pic. Mentor had me put sweaters in at first. We were installing heat lamp bc it was blowing and cold last night. They won’t wear them usually, but seamed to help. Just the top part of an old sock.

 

[TJAnonymous]

The kids arrived! A little bit trial by fire though.

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Triplet boys () -two healthy, one dead. The is bc boys don’t have much use in dairy, so was hoping for at least one girl.

She had them while we were gone for 2 hours (having checked on her for a while before leaving…absolutely no signs..), came back to 2 cleaned off and walking, nearly dry kids. We bumped her-didn’t appear to be any other babies. 2 hours later , after placenta delivered, she’s pushing, we see a water sac…. We go in bc this is not normal. Find a baby very deep with head fully back, and all legs underneath him. FWIW, a perfect birth position is “superman” style: front legs first with nose/muzzle sitting on top. Got him out, but he had passed already. Teen was very involved with this part of the delivery..good thing she’s not squeamish with things like this (spiders and bees are another story though).

These two boys look just like momma! One is slightly bigger than the other. Third one was similar in size, so all looked to be a good size and weight. Teen has named one “Peaches”, not sure on other.

Cute “sweater” pic. Mentor had me put sweaters in at first. We were installing heat lamp bc it was blowing and cold last night. They won’t wear them usually, but seamed to help. Just the top part of an old sock.
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I just reactivated the baby watch cam since I can't stay in the barn all day...

Wish you were closer... I'd totally take one of those boys! So dang cute!

 

[Acre4Me]

I just reactivated the baby watch cam since I can't stay in the barn all day...

Wish you were closer... I'd totally take one of those boys! So dang cute!

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Yes, they are cute! . One stands as if in a pose (daddy does this too), kid even falls asleep standing up, and doesn’t fall over!! Yes, he sleeps laying down too. Definitely healthy boys!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Very cute, very cute kids ! @TJAnonymous
I let dogs and birds out. did not rain here again.
Have new bush peas to plant.

 

[jerryse]

Cold, cloudy and rainy day again. Should see the sun Saturday. No ambition.

 

[Liz Birdlover]

The kids arrived! A little bit trial by fire though.

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Triplet boys () -two healthy, one dead. The is bc boys don’t have much use in dairy, so was hoping for at least one girl.

She had them while we were gone for 2 hours (having checked on her for a while before leaving…absolutely no signs..), came back to 2 cleaned off and walking, nearly dry kids. We bumped her-didn’t appear to be any other babies. 2 hours later , after placenta delivered, she’s pushing, we see a water sac…. We go in bc this is not normal. Find a baby very deep with head fully back, and all legs underneath him. FWIW, a perfect birth position is “superman” style: front legs first with nose/muzzle sitting on top. Got him out, but he had passed already. Teen was very involved with this part of the delivery..good thing she’s not squeamish with things like this (spiders and bees are another story though).

These two boys look just like momma! One is slightly bigger than the other. Third one was similar in size, so all looked to be a good size and weight. Teen has named one “Peaches”, not sure on other.

Cute “sweater” pic. Mentor had me put sweaters in at first. We were installing heat lamp bc it was blowing and cold last night. They won’t wear them usually, but seamed to help. Just the top part of an old sock.
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Omg the cuteness!!!
Baby critters are the best!!!
Congratulations!!!