tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360891399253850627.post4024604828237702269..comments2023-12-06T22:10:09.864+10:00Comments on Say Little Hen: Moving OnSay Little Henhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11059966714131515884noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360891399253850627.post-58888736268258976692016-07-12T08:47:01.937+10:002016-07-12T08:47:01.937+10:00Yes, the weather plays havoc everywhere. I'm s...Yes, the weather plays havoc everywhere. I'm sorry to hear about your wheat! xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07424494318400885717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360891399253850627.post-40465981623719773732016-07-11T18:49:35.500+10:002016-07-11T18:49:35.500+10:00It doesn't matter where in the world you have ...It doesn't matter where in the world you have a few acres, the weather is make or break for us all; we have a lot of disease in our wheat crops this year because it't been so wet. It's always a tough decision to sell livestock but worse still to watch them as they lose condition and fail to thrive.Annehttp://www.annewheaton.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360891399253850627.post-12776711184314590402016-07-09T21:58:17.091+10:002016-07-09T21:58:17.091+10:00Thank-you so much Liz. If we were just a few kms s...Thank-you so much Liz. If we were just a few kms south we probably wouldn't be that dry, but the rain has to run out somewhere :-) xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07424494318400885717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360891399253850627.post-84933284655331631152016-07-09T21:57:24.460+10:002016-07-09T21:57:24.460+10:00Thank-you so much Jane. I remember that post on yo...Thank-you so much Jane. I remember that post on your blog, and I remember wondering if that would be us soon (not that I have a thousand sheep to sell, though). xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07424494318400885717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360891399253850627.post-80802968215650599082016-07-09T21:56:29.673+10:002016-07-09T21:56:29.673+10:00Thank-you :-) There will be plenty of busyness, an...Thank-you :-) There will be plenty of busyness, and when we purchase livestock again we have the past years experience under our belts to guide us too :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07424494318400885717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360891399253850627.post-47414520654217727392016-07-09T21:54:46.673+10:002016-07-09T21:54:46.673+10:00Thank-you Jo.
I think with rams, bulls and all mal...Thank-you Jo.<br />I think with rams, bulls and all male animals it depends on their temperament, their genetics and a little on the environment they were raised in as to whether they become an issue. Because Rocket was only in the house with us for 2 weeks before going back out to live with the sheep, he behaves the same as the others. He's never shown any bad behaviour, neither did his parents. His father I could get right up in the paddock if he was hogging food and he wouldn't try to stand me up at all.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07424494318400885717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360891399253850627.post-79177896309512280472016-07-09T21:52:52.001+10:002016-07-09T21:52:52.001+10:00I hadn't realised it was so dry up there too. ...I hadn't realised it was so dry up there too. Its tough having no grass and having to feed animals. I always feel better when they are gone, knowing that we didn't really have enough for them (trying not to think about the fact I just sent them to the abattoir usually!). I hope you will be able to get more animals soon (either rain or greener pastures).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12874273438983052621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360891399253850627.post-18702719395277618422016-07-09T21:51:18.996+10:002016-07-09T21:51:18.996+10:00Thank-you so much Laura. As much as it would be lo...Thank-you so much Laura. As much as it would be lovely to be able to share rain, imagine the state of the planet if humans could control the weather?! xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07424494318400885717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360891399253850627.post-88540396543911073272016-07-09T21:50:37.486+10:002016-07-09T21:50:37.486+10:00Thank-you Kellie xxThank-you Kellie xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07424494318400885717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360891399253850627.post-86069516829505941992016-07-09T21:33:48.507+10:002016-07-09T21:33:48.507+10:00I hope you get that much needed rain soon Sarah. ...I hope you get that much needed rain soon Sarah. I think I may have mentioned it on my blog a few months ago but in January we sold several thousand sheep because it had become so dry. It literally rained the very next day, such is the nature of farming. My grandfather, an old school sheep man from way back always said "Sell and repent, but always sell". We all know that looking after our livestock is the number one priority. On a brighter note, happy baking and making xxJane Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05376686450149490088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360891399253850627.post-26251454659469577402016-07-09T17:15:39.592+10:002016-07-09T17:15:39.592+10:00I would gladly send some UK rain to you, too! You ...I would gladly send some UK rain to you, too! You have decided to do the right thing. The chickens will still keep you happy and a bit busy and maybe you will find a lot of other things that you could do with your less busy mornings and evenings. Life and nature throw all kids of challenges our way and we have to deal with them, that's just how it is. Good luck with everything!Silly Little Sheephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11871866600035558598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360891399253850627.post-57526602615616030942016-07-08T14:09:21.656+10:002016-07-08T14:09:21.656+10:00It's so sad you have to farewell your stock, b...It's so sad you have to farewell your stock, but sounds like its the best thing for their welfare. I'm with Laura, LOTS of green grass over here in NZ and would gladly send some rain your way if we could. I hope Rocket's new family know what a handful he will be! Pet ram lamb's can be quite dangerous, those cute little boys grow up into big, strong, stroppy men! I have one and he's always out to get us, he thinks its a game but when he connects boy does it make my eyes water (and leave some big bruises)! He would easily break my arm or leg if I didn't keep an eye on him. So ungrateful after I bottle fed him every 3 hours from birth and let him sleep under my home office desk by the heater. haha Jonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360891399253850627.post-71453286926099096202016-07-08T12:58:19.533+10:002016-07-08T12:58:19.533+10:00Oh dear. :( I had no idea that the dry weather was...Oh dear. :( I had no idea that the dry weather was hurting you so badly. I would send you some of our rain if only I could (plenty of green across the ditch if you are up for a big change someday!). As hard as it must be, I'm glad to hear that you feel at peace with what's best (and happy to hear that Rocket is heading for a good home).Laura (TLN)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16649916487577986260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360891399253850627.post-12994309897291442772016-07-08T12:17:21.610+10:002016-07-08T12:17:21.610+10:00Closing this door must be very, very hard on the w...Closing this door must be very, very hard on the whole family. Hearing about your new adventures will be something I look forward to :)Sew Mimi.Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747119499124275644noreply@blogger.com