7/31/24

I was home late again. I get exhausted from that. I actually had a moment this week where I just wanted to quit the nonprofit. I couldn’t believe what I was thinking and what I was feeling. I work so much because the farm costs a lot and it’s just me and Ronnie for the most of it. The exhaustion just gets to me sometimes. It’s all worth it. I know one of these days the work being put in now will grow from those seeds that have been planted. 

The horses were looking pretty in the pasture today. They do seem happy and that’s what I care about. 

The donkeys were way out in the pasture tonight. They love to have the room to roam. I’m so glad they have it. 

Urusla ran into the shower as I was turning it on and then she pouted for a long time. I laughed so hard at her. Ursula has started sitting up behind my head. That makes me think of Persia. 

Ursula has even started winning Ronnie over. That’s no easy thing to do. 

I did get to see the cats tonight. Onyx let me hold her and cuddle her. That’s not as easy as it is with Yeller. Athena wants nothing to do with that at all. 

The sky was once again beautiful. I missed the sunset tonight, but that’s okay. 

7/30/24

This morning I looked out the back window and I saw the neighbor’s cattle next to our fence and the donkeys and goats were interested or entertained by them. I had to laugh at them. If only I could hear what they were saying. 

I was super late from work tonight, but Ronnie said all the animals were good. 

I did get to see a silke rooster for the first time up close. They are so cute. Maybe one day I will get a few. Now is not the time though. 

I also got to play with one of my patient’s kittens again today. They are so cute. 

The sky was pretty again. That’s an every day thing around here though. 

Somehow we are finally getting some produce from a garden we planted months ago. We have a squash, acorn squash, cantaloupe, and zucchini going. Maybe it will make it. 

The cats were all home again tonight. I did cuddle with Yeller tonight. He is the sweetest boy. 

7/29/24

Willow and Mattie are double trouble. They were going around and trying to steal the other animals’ food. They attempted taking food from the sheep, goats, even the horses. They did not get much and they had already eaten. Those two are something. 

Maggie and Pepper are holding their own. That’s a good thing. They seem to be doing okay. 

The sunset was so pretty tonight. The sky was lit up with orange, red, and pink. 

Ronnie got the hen out of the cactus to make sure she was okay and not on a bunch of eggs. She was not on any eggs. To get her out of there, he had to spray her with water. I have definitely seen a mad wet hen. She was angry. 

The cats were all home tonight. That’s important for me to see. I look just about every night. 

7/28/24

I worked on the inside of the house doing stuff today which I normally do on Sunday. That’s my way to get ready for another busy week starting. 

Once feeding time came, it was so hot outside. Ronnie and I did not mess around outside. It was too hot, or I’m a wimp, both are probably accurate. 

The donkeys and cows were trying to eat together. That is always a show to see. Mattie ended up eating with the chickens. When all of them finished eating, they were getting along which is nice to see. 

I went into the shop in the evening and noticed Sonny boy was in there with the shop hens. He did look to be protected those hens. I left him alone. 

Ursula is the cuddliest little cat. She just lays right beside me as much as possible. I am so glad she is here. 

7/27/24

I saw a female cardinal in the tree in the front yard. She was a pretty one.

There was another earthquake this afternoon. It did not feel as strong, but it was there and it says it was pretty strong. Who knows anymore?

The cats were all home eating while we fed. It’s like they know all the other animals are eating, so they might as well eat also. 

I got to pet Betty the chicken. She was not pleased about it, but I was. 

The cows and donkeys got a new hay bale and they were excited. 

The horses also got a new hay bale. They were happy about that also. 

Noma, Mattie, and Willow are all so closely bonded. It is amazing. 

The pigs are all doing well. They have no complaints. 

I did get to pet Alex today. Jasper still refuses to let me get too close. 

The lock on the pig pen I have to check several times to make sure it is closed. I walked back twice to check on the lock. I do it every time. I have never left it unlocked before. 

7/26/24

As I sitting at my desk this morning, I felt another earthquake. I texted Ronnie and he felt it 45 minutes away. This is crazy.

Ronnie brought me home some flowers this evening. It sure was nice of him. He does that quite often. I am grateful. 

It is hot outside today. Those shop chickens refuse to leave the shop. I wish they would, but they seem to know what they are doing. 

I had not been home to do any feeding this week. Ronnie did all of those things this week. The eggs were not gathered. There were so many eggs. They were all over the place. 

Our 3 cats do not leave the property. They all followed me into the shop to eat while we were feeding the rest of the animals. 

Spam, Gus, and Treat were taking advantage of the sunshade. They are under that most of the day to keep the sun off of them. Those sunshades are such a good thing to have. 

The donkeys were all at the back of the pasture just living life. 

Carlos was hanging out under the shade of the barn. He is a smart one. The other goats were out eating the chicken feed. 

Pepper was hanging out in the grass and in the sun. She is such a pretty dog. She is seeming like she is doing better. I do not know how that is possible. Her wound on her leg healed up. She is getting up more on her own. I cannot explain what is happening with her. 

Maggie is holding her own also. Again, I do not know what is going on. It is so weird. 

The horses were waiting not so patiently for food. That is not an uncommon occurrence. 

The cows and donkeys were getting along eating together. 

Mattie and Willow ate together with the sheep watching them. Those sheep eat fast. 

We are still separating food in the little goat pen and it continues to work out well. 

Tinkerbelle and Cinderella were waiting for their food. They were ready for it. 

The chickens stay in one spot in a breezeway. They stay cooler in that one spot. I cannot say I blame them for staying there. 

Ronnie had to go into the horse pasture to get the feed trough that the horses will not leave in the spot it goes. He was not too thrilled about it, but it got done. That happens almost every day. As long as the horses eat, I do not worry about it. 

Willow put herself in the pen. The gate was opened, but she was in there. I do not know what she was looking for. She is such a blessing around here. She makes me laugh. Her wounds are looking better. They are not healed yet, but they are better. 

The dogs were hot and ready to come inside after they ate. They usually have to wait on us to get finished feeding. 

Ronnie got some mineral blocks for a couple of the goats. Cinderella got right to it. Tinkerbelle did get over there not long after. 

I went over to check on the pigs. I had not seen them up close all week it felt like. They are all doing fine. 

Yeller and Onyx were sleeping on the porch. It was so cute.

I did get so see all 4 chicks. I do not see them often. 

Waldo was sleeping in the feed trough. It always makes me giggle.