From Town to Country: A Wife's Tale

• Sunday, May 18, 2008 - We are slowly getting there.

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Once again, we spent the entire day at the farm.  My broilers are out of the coop now.  Well, after I shoved them all out the door!  LOL  They are curious but very cautious creatures.  Once out, they were busy scratching and checking out the new territory.  Getting them back in the coop was just as difficult as getting them out of it,  We caught each one of the 70 and placed them back into the coop tonight.  I wonder how many days it will take to train them.

We had an extra passanger tonight on the way back home.  Betsy (newest doe kid) is limping.  Actually, she's only walking on 3 legs.  She bears no weight on her right back leg.  I can see anything physically wrong with it.  I can do full range of motion on it and she doesn't seem to be in pain.  I brought her home to watch her and take her to the vet in the morning.  My, my, she sure can scream for her mama!  I have a feeling we are going to be awakened a few times during the night!  lol

I started organizing the trailer and making beds.  I brought out groceries and some supplies.  I also planted my 50 strawberry plants and 12 raspberry plants.  I used the llama/goat mature for the bed.   I'mt hikning I may not need my garden in town this  year with the size of the one at the farm.  Plus Rich said there is room at the end of the vineyard for vining plants if I need it.

Well, I'm tired.  Off to bed for me!
Carol

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