tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.comments2023-09-19T07:52:35.241-04:00Life on the Guitner RoadShepherd's Lofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01769586772026811535noreply@blogger.comBlogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-4915316609307070792014-07-25T12:46:29.970-04:002014-07-25T12:46:29.970-04:00Dear Lind,
so beautiful meadow, so green, shorn s...Dear Lind,<br /><br />so beautiful meadow, so green, shorn sheeps, but where are the lambs?<br /><br />We had no real winter and a very early spring - at least 3 weeks. My 2 ducks started laying eggs on 06th of february (normally our coldest month with -18°C to -25°C here in baveria/south germany).<br />How is Hayley doing?<br /><br />Have a good summer<br />Ute Woll-cUte-ürhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06805635444250134631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-47716798971361595322014-07-09T20:40:24.492-04:002014-07-09T20:40:24.492-04:00What beautiful photos, Linda!
Hopefully, you'...What beautiful photos, Linda!<br /><br />Hopefully, you're in the throes of a full-blown summer by now. Our spring was late as well.<br /><br />Pardon my ignorance, did you have any lambs this spring?<br /><br />I hope you have some time off this summer!Shim Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18148782353052767022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-86112549686373865222013-11-03T13:47:18.854-05:002013-11-03T13:47:18.854-05:00The landscape around you is so beautiful!The landscape around you is so beautiful!Leenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14266878515009058403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-51595633536935278902013-10-25T21:24:27.845-04:002013-10-25T21:24:27.845-04:00We're sending another batch your way! Our nei...We're sending another batch your way! Our neighbouring fields are full of geese. They're smart enough to land in the freshly cut corn fields. We had wheat this year, which isn't that interesting to them.Shim Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18148782353052767022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-36226968978124450152013-10-25T21:20:57.893-04:002013-10-25T21:20:57.893-04:00Gorgeous, just GORGEOUS! I love the fall colours,...Gorgeous, just GORGEOUS! I love the fall colours, everything is so muted after summer's bright flowers. And the light this time of year? Just beautiful! I've taken many sunset photos this fall.<br /><br />My impatiens finally died a quick death two nights ago - we've had an unseasonably warm fall, and that was our first night of frost! Unbelievable, since we can count on frost around Labour Day.<br /><br />Enjoy the weather - it looks like things are finally cooling down, but I think we've got a lot of sun in store for us yet!Shim Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18148782353052767022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-36089601255158913272013-10-25T17:59:49.975-04:002013-10-25T17:59:49.975-04:00Tami, If you are coming east, let me know. We'...Tami, If you are coming east, let me know. We'll have the field ready for you.Shepherd's Lofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01769586772026811535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-19046143565110729652013-10-25T17:23:40.849-04:002013-10-25T17:23:40.849-04:00Very pretty!
Then as someone who had to find a l...Very pretty! <br /><br />Then as someone who had to find a large open area to have events and camping. It would look lovely with a bunch of period tents too. :-)PNWBookGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05599445541260252801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-44074538401268963092013-06-09T22:28:13.396-04:002013-06-09T22:28:13.396-04:00What a wonderful post! Those cherry blossoms are ...What a wonderful post! Those cherry blossoms are really beautiful.<br /><br />We're having a similar spring here, but we did have a really heavy frost mid-May. We have a beautiful rhodo at work, and it was buzzing with bumblebees as well, not honey bees, exactly like you mentioned.<br /><br />I have a cardinal nesting in our long hedgerow, and a Baltimore oriole nesting somewhere in the front yard. They try to out-sing each other, much to my delight!<br /><br />Luckily, we have a huge flock of Cedar waxwings that comes through every spring like clockwork - sometimes I count 40 birds. They love one of our viburnums. It's impressive to watch, and they chatter like crazy!<br /><br />This year we don't have any swallows in either of our large barns, something that has me worried, alongside the lack of honey bees.<br /><br />Enjoy your spring! You can always stock up on cherries at the market, I'm sure! I've never had luck with nets. I find they trap more birds than protect the cherries. I gave up a long time ago!Shim Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18148782353052767022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-3612024027298522652012-04-02T17:06:32.093-04:002012-04-02T17:06:32.093-04:00Tami, There is still one mama holding out on me. I...Tami, There is still one mama holding out on me. I went back to work this AM. I came home and she's still very pregnant.Shepherd's Lofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01769586772026811535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-77697791298516772002012-04-02T02:21:54.624-04:002012-04-02T02:21:54.624-04:00Lovely lambs! Does this mean that there is still ...Lovely lambs! Does this mean that there is still one mama holding out on lambing?PNWBookGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05599445541260252801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-37807791896276737972012-03-31T19:02:17.744-04:002012-03-31T19:02:17.744-04:00thank you, Valentina!thank you, Valentina!Shepherd's Lofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01769586772026811535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-16141753471648991932012-03-31T16:39:56.943-04:002012-03-31T16:39:56.943-04:00They are so cute! First moments in this world and ...They are so cute! First moments in this world and they are so curious about everythig, and mama is always there for them! Welcome babiesLa tribù della valle dei cavallihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824766347427309400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-7435737555436857692012-03-27T16:57:35.599-04:002012-03-27T16:57:35.599-04:00Cool story!Cool story!PNWBookGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05599445541260252801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-450691001090422132012-03-27T07:30:33.131-04:002012-03-27T07:30:33.131-04:00Hi Valentina, Thank you for commenting. I'm gl...Hi Valentina, Thank you for commenting. I'm glad your hungry lamb story ended well. Thank you for sharing it.Shepherd's Lofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01769586772026811535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-61059058136534196952012-03-27T03:16:35.052-04:002012-03-27T03:16:35.052-04:00Hi from Italy, I'm happy for Clara! I also had...Hi from Italy, I'm happy for Clara! I also had a bottle lamb without mama's colostrum....It was horrible to see her sick for her first 15 days....We have no chance to buy prepared lamb replacer and her mum was alwasy empty as the other lamb was alwasy hungry.<br />It ended well but she now is 2 years old and still pretends to be a dog!<br />Valentina<br />I'm so happy to read your blog, and the story of your herd.La tribù della valle dei cavallihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824766347427309400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-81259945489407487112012-03-23T07:34:13.122-04:002012-03-23T07:34:13.122-04:00The triplet moms are exhausted by the end of the p...The triplet moms are exhausted by the end of the pregnancy. They get no rest in the daylight hours. It's amazing to watch them always counting heads. Unlike your experience the lambs are soon grown and gone. People mothers never cease being concerned about their offspring. Enjoy your lovely little b. I've enjoyed watching as she grows.Shepherd's Lofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01769586772026811535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-4113938670378733022012-03-22T17:11:23.191-04:002012-03-22T17:11:23.191-04:00Wow, triplets, I can only imagine how tired she mu...Wow, triplets, I can only imagine how tired she must be! I think I'll take her as a shining example and inspiration from now on.( and stop complaining about my one toddler! ;) )Lilly Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16714509896966550582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-54371392336304294872012-03-20T21:35:57.290-04:002012-03-20T21:35:57.290-04:00Tami, Wait till you see the Triplets born Sunday. ...Tami, Wait till you see the Triplets born Sunday. They delivered Tiny, Medium and LARGE.Shepherd's Lofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01769586772026811535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-80328489789724614362012-03-20T21:33:52.337-04:002012-03-20T21:33:52.337-04:00Anne, I am amazed at March here. Never in my life ...Anne, I am amazed at March here. Never in my life has March been like this. Peach trees are budding about 4 weeks earlier than normal. Let's hope it doesn't get cold now. Thanks for the kind words about the lambies. Two more moms to deliver and another set of triplets born Sunday need blogged. Happy Spring my Northern Neighbor. I always enjoy reading your posts.Shepherd's Lofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01769586772026811535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-62452996757226668722012-03-20T20:56:34.216-04:002012-03-20T20:56:34.216-04:00Wow! They're all a different size. Cute too!Wow! They're all a different size. Cute too!PNWBookGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05599445541260252801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-50724151117395112302012-03-20T20:53:47.551-04:002012-03-20T20:53:47.551-04:00Wow. They're all one cuter than the next. How...Wow. They're all one cuter than the next. How is that possible?<br /><br />It certainly has been an easy winter. We're basking in nice warm temps, but we've been known to have a cold snap or two before we call winter over. <br /><br />I hope for the sake of your lamb-babies that the warm weather is hear to stay though! I love the video - all the birds are chirping in the background - it's just lovely!<br /><br />Enjoy the rest of your vacation!Shim Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18148782353052767022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-4837418553897305652012-03-14T05:56:46.391-04:002012-03-14T05:56:46.391-04:00Rebecca, I'm surprised by the next week's ...Rebecca, I'm surprised by the next week's temperature forecast. Six ewes to deliver should fit the barn better than some of the larger numbers I've had in the past. They'll be coming to the barn to cool off instead of to get warm. I hope all goes well. Take care.Shepherd's Lofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01769586772026811535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-39573526661885619192012-03-14T05:53:11.858-04:002012-03-14T05:53:11.858-04:00Tami, I'm forging ahead with planting the cool...Tami, I'm forging ahead with planting the cool crops. I expect (hope) we'll get some cooler weather yet. The week ahead is to be way too warm and dry for this time of year. The nicest peas and onions I ever harvested were planted this early. I'm hoping for a repeat of that success. We usually get frost through mid-May. No tomato or corn planting yet. Thank you for the good lambing wishes. Photos soon.Shepherd's Lofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01769586772026811535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-58898105243364573732012-03-13T23:17:38.036-04:002012-03-13T23:17:38.036-04:00Everybody looks great! Impending lambing is a bit...Everybody looks great! Impending lambing is a bit nerve-racking but exciting too :)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02933994405525350138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340940063804493502.post-24244004124378054432012-03-13T17:04:14.716-04:002012-03-13T17:04:14.716-04:00We've had crocuses and daffodils too, but ther...We've had crocuses and daffodils too, but there were snow flurries today. Nothing that stuck around too long, but still snow. My swiss chard wintered through and I can share some with friends. It also looks like my artichoke is coming back. Actual veggie planting won't happen though until late April, early May because we're just weird enough to get snow in April or freezing overnight temps. <br /><br />Good luck with the lambing! I love seeing the pictures you post.PNWBookGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05599445541260252801noreply@blogger.com