Category Archives: The farm

Socks on a Billygoat

Posted on October 23, 2012 by alittlepluck

I love farming euphemisms, and I’ve been making myself a little collection. Here are some of my favorites so far: “About as sexy as socks on a billygoat.” “As welcome as a skunk at a lawn party.” “Big hat, no … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, Matilda.

Posted on August 21, 2012 by alittlepluck

It started yesterday.  I noticed that “my chicken” Matilda was looking a little sluggish.  I noticed her standing a lot in one place, and in the evening when I went to lock the chickens away, she was still outside.  That’s … Continue reading →

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Toddler life on the Farm

Posted on August 10, 2012 by alittlepluck

Did you know that toddlers have farm chores too?  Here are a few of Sylvie’s daily duties: Check on the chickens.  Dress up for them.  They like it. Play with Mooney: Rearrange the goat feeders because it’s fun.  Dump them … Continue reading →

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Where are my manners?

Posted on August 8, 2012 by alittlepluck

I realized I’ve not made introductions.  We have quite a few players here on this little farm. I’m Carrie Anne.  There’s a little about me here.  Random fact:  I can do a mean dolphin sound which is not at all … Continue reading →

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Lessons from a rookie milk maid

Posted on July 25, 2012 by alittlepluck

They’ve arrived!  On Sunday we transported both of our Nigerian Dwarf goats in a dog kennel and our minivan.  We have one full grown doe in milk who came with the name Reindeer (this was recently changed to Millicent aka … Continue reading →

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We’re Expecting

Posted on July 20, 2012 by alittlepluck

As of this morning I am a goat owner.  Two Nigerian Dwarf goats, Reindeer and Callisto, will be joining our menagerie.  (These are the names they come with, but we’re deciding on whether to change Reindeer.)  Both will be joining … Continue reading →

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Barnyard dance

Posted on July 20, 2012 by alittlepluck

After a year of talking about it and a few months of research, we are going to look at goats tomorrow morning.  We have decided on Nigerian Dwarf goats since according to the books, they are easier to handle physically … Continue reading →

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