Did Anyone Lose a Cat?

Hoppy Holidays

Meet Luna & Oliver, the newest members of the farm. Luna (white) & Oliver (brown) are from the Galveston Island Humane Society (http://www.galvestonhumane.org/ )and are now at their forever home. This make 3 rabbits we're were able to bring to the farm from GIHS. They are currently in the pen letting everyone on the farm time to come up for a meet and greet before we let them have the run of 1.5 acres.

Break Time

Gabby Dee Ann & Jocee Hayes Scruggs

Gabby & Jocee Round #1

Jocee & Gabby Round #2

Get Out and Vote

During election time, there's a lot of behind the scenes people that work very hard to help get the word out about their candidate. These people aren't in the spotlight, they are the ones that do everything and anything in their power to get the votes for their guy or gal.

Here's a big THANK YOU to all of those who worked their "tails" off!!!

Italian from Latin: a goddess

Diva - [dee-vuh, -vah] noun - prima donna.






Sophia-Sookie Johnson vs Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra

Diva - is there really anything else to say?

Dogs can be Thankful

The Wooden Spool

The wooden spool, used to transport wire or cable to places. Once the wire or cable no longer needs the wooden spool, what's it to do?

Sad, lonely wooden spool. You can come to the farm and see how you like it here.

You have a forever home at the farm according to Nadean

It's Friday

Smile it's Friday.

A PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS.........

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.

3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.

4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.

5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.

7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.

8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.

9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.

10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.

Thought for the week

If you eat, you're involved in agriculture.

"To Do" List - be attacked by Mockingbird CHECK

How was your day? Mine began with finding a baby bird in the street being soaked by a sprinkler. Quick thinking, get bird out of street, get box, shred newspaper, place baby bird in box.





I go back and check on the little fellow and it's gone. I check the grounds, and notice it's across the street next to the curb. I walk over and pick up the little fellow and place it in the grass. Next thing I know, I'm being attacked from above by a Momma Mockingbird.

This wasn't on my "To Do" List today!!

It's a 2fer for the year

If you heard a blood curling scream coming from the Manvel area sometime in the 7 o'clock hour on the evening of July 19, 2010; that was me!

It was a normal evening after work. At home, outside tending to the critters. Walking to the chicken pen to gather eggs when all of the sudden, a 5 1/2 foot chicken snake sits quietly behind the laying boxes. I scream and dang near injuried myself trying to get away. Kristen told me she could hear my scream from inside the house; Mike was walking to the gate and witness me running out of the chicken pen. If you remember we had a 3 1/2 foot chicken snake not that long ago; this one was 2 feet longer. Mike came to my rescue and shot the snake 4 times, my hero.

The End

Those Crazy Cats

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July everyone. Remember the true meaning of the 4th todayas you celebrate.

I Said Get Down Here RIGHT NOW

Don't mess with Mama!

I Spy

I spy something white, (name Spooky)....do you see her?

Vet Trip via Pet Cam

Saturday morning, Sully (the Great Dane) had his yearly vet appointment. What a great opportunity for Sully to wear the pet cam. He checked out in perfect health and actually has broken the 100 pound mark; he's 107.6lbs.

Us driving to the vet's office

We're at the vet getting out of the truck

There's Kristen's legs and oh look new paint on the walls.

The infamous watching the door for it to open for the doctor....oooohhhh I don't want to get a shot!

Saturday Morning Laughs

Pet Cam Part Deux

This time it's the "Goat Cam"! It was a bit hard to get the camera on Nadean's collar, my apologies for having to turn your head slightly to the right to have the images appear straight.

A view from inside the chicken pen. Oh look a chicken!

Nadean's ear

Ground view

Nadean's favorite time, feeding time. An open lid to the feed box!

Babies, Babies Everywhere

There is a pair of Guineas that have adopted the farm as their home. We noticed that they had a nest on the farm and just this evening going out to check the garden, I wanted to see if maybe the stork brought more babies. Sure enough, I managed to catch a glimpse of a baby guinea. There's a slim chance of the Guinea Family staying on the farm since they usually have their babies off the property of where they belong; once the babies are strong enough, they normally go back home.

Baby Wing at the Farm

The farm has had its first births today. We have 2 baby chicks that have hatched today and have just moved them from the hen house to the baby wing of the farm, aka the pet taxi with heat lamp. We've had chickens sit on eggs before but haven't had a sucessful hatching. The darker black one was hatched early this morning and the other one hatched out about 2:00pm this afternoon.

Who Wore It Best

There's times when celebrities have their "oops" moments by wearing an outfit that a celebrity has worn before to some outrageous function. Here on the farm we hardly ever notice those types of things, with all the work there is to be done; however the farm has had the "oops" moment. Everyone is invited to cast their vote as to Who Wore It Best!

First up, Pierre:

Next up, Spooky:

Post your vote in the comment field.

Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are

Having livestock means having at times uninvited guests. It's always good to be aware of your surroundings and keep your eyes open. Mike was so happy Friday, because in this time of non-hunting season; he got to do a little hunting.




Notice the tail is still on the boards behind the laying boxes.

North vs South

VS

I know I'm long over due on this subject of Groundhog Day but I have good reason for it. February 2, was Groundhog Day and to me it means nothing. I don't take it if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow that means 6 more weeks of winter. Why? Because I live in the South.


Northerners have Punxsutawney Phil the Groundhog that determines if there will be 6 more weeks of winter or not. I have to say, if I was yanked out of my bed one morning and thrown onto my front porch with a bunch of flashing cameras, I would go back inside and shut the door just as Phil did this year.


Southerners have a true sign that winter is on it's way out and Spring is just peeking around the corner; the Robins. These brightly red breasted birds have made their way here.

True, the Robins might be here because of the blizzards happening up North but never the less; they're here down South!

Giant George

I'm pretty much use to hearing the "horse" jokes as I walk my Great Dane, Sully into the vet's office. I'm even used to the throwing the feed bags over my shoulder as I buy 40lbs of dog food at a time for my "horse"; but I'm telling you that Sully is considered small for a Great Dane. We adopted Sully when he was already 3 years old. Having gone through Hurricane Rita in a small pen, outside through the whole time he is so happy to have 1 1 /2 acres to run on now. Sully is only about 95 pounds. He's in perfect health considering what he went through before he became a member of the family. Yes Great Danes are big, huge, giants (gentle giants) and I tell you my story of Sully so you will understand that he's on the mini side of Great Danes.

I bring you the story of Giant George. He's the current record holder for the biggest dog in the world. A Great Dane that puts all Danes in the shadows, check it out for yourself www.giantgeorge.com

Einstein

New Year Baby!!!!!!!!!!

No matter how badly last year treated you, just walk tall with your head high. This is a brand new year baby!!!

Chicken Cam (take one)

As all new things, you have to work out the kinks. This too goes for the Pet's Eye View Camera. I have obtained a few pictures from the Chicken Cam and it's not too exciting people so don't start popping pop corn just yet. I now know instead of 15 minute intervals, I need to have the camera set to take pictures every 1 or 5 minutes. I'm sure once I get it all figured out this will be great for everyone, and now ladies and gentlemen, I give you the pictures from the Chicken Cam:

A partial view of our yard with absolutely no other animal in sight!

A close up view of another chicken. Hey, be glad it wasn't a chicken butt!

Stay tune, it's going on the goat next.

Chicken Cam

The Pet's Eye View Camera has been turned into the Chicken Cam. It's currently around the neck of a chicken taking pictures every 15 minutes.

Cat collar sized to the smallest possible size with camera attached.

Collar around chicken's neck. Notice the look I'm receiving from the chicken!!!!

Chicken Cam at work, staring right into the mud and chicken feed. Stay tune for hopefully interesting pictures of a Chicken's View.