Category: Deer and Wildlife
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Berries, Fishing, Orchard, and Family
We have harvested raspberries and blackberries almost every other day for the past three weeks. We had blamed the plants for not producing. Maybe we should have realized that the birds had something to do with the lack of berries. The bird netting made a huge difference. Below: While visiting one of the lakes in…
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New goat owners are reporting, garden report, and outdoor fun!
Below: Skippy’s female twin went to Jeanne and her husband. Jeanne already owned a goat who needed a friend. It appears that our little female has found two friends, a dog and a goat! Below: Skippy and her male twin went to Hanna and her husband. Both Skippy and her kid seem to be enjoying…
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Padme and her triplets are settled in their new home! Fruit, Fishing, and Family!
Natilyn T. took the triplets so they could stay with their mom a little longer. Natilyn already takes care of her cows and she should be great with the goats. Natilyn promises to send more pictures as the gang adjusts to their new surroundings. Below: #1 Atlantic Giant pumpkin plants just starting #2 Chanterais Canteloupe…
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Pygmy Goats go to new homes, Wildlife cameras with Deer, Turkey, and Bobcat.
Some of our goats have found a new home. Fool, Butter and her kid, Einstein and her kid have moved to a 140 acre farm with a large barn that they will share with other livestock. They will also have a pen and great new owners who know how to care for goats. Below is…
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Cherry Trees, Trail Cameras, Fishing and Family
We were concerned that a bug was on our cherry trees. However, Preston used his handy phone app to teach us about Cherry Trees. Did you know that Cherry trees have glands? Cherry trees have conspicuous glands right below the base of the leaf. The size, color, and location of the glands can assist in…
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A fishing trip for the record books!
The fishing trip in North Louisiana on a private lake was over in one hour, but what an hour it was! The fishing started at 12:15. At 12:30, Bruce switched baits to a Hammerhead chatter bait with a crawfish colored skirt and plastic trailer. A one pound bass hit almost immediately. Within two more casts,…
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Fields are growing. Cherry, Pear, and Apple trees have flowers. St. Patrick’s Day Parade is an hit, and Goats will be ready for new homes very soon.
Look at the exclusion device. Obviously Nature’s mowers are doing their job well. Below: Apple blossom, Cherry blossom, and Pear blossoms pictured below are the first of the year. Hopefully, we will get some fruit this year. Below: Goats enjoy escape from Goat yard. Please share our blog link with your friends.Ccpygmygoats.com
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Too many Buzzards to be anything good!
When we arrived at the farm, we noticed a flock of buzzards in the goat yard. Our first thoughts were that something bad had happened to a goat. Upon closer inspection, we determined that the buzzards were feasting on fish. We had a ‘fish kill’. Below is the second day of the fish kill. A…
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Demie makes a friend, Fishing, trail cams
Felipe and Tracy visited the farm. Although the new twins were held, Demie was the most comfortable resting in Tracy’s arms. Look how much Demie has grown in just ten days. Below: Trip was catching fish in Grand Isle, and Felipe was fly fishing at the farm. I think they both enjoyed their fishing trips.…
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New Kid, trail cameras, blueberries and family pictures
The new kid weighs about one pound. She is about 7 inches tall. Most of what you see is her coat because her body is very tiny. As you saw from yesterday, the new kid is learning to hop. Most kids are very playful and hop like bunnies to keep up with their mom or…