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Monthly Archives: June 2009
Thomas the tractor
Through the wonder that is Ebay, we now own a tractor. Not a big roaring beast like those our neighbours use to haul huge cattle, and spread muck on many fields. We have a ‘compact’ tractor. Yes, it’s tiny, and … Continue reading
Rubbish
We’ve bought a trailer, and are fast becoming familiar regulars at the rubbish dump in the next village. At this rate, it shouldn’t take many weeks to clear the barn . . . . Then, there are the contents of … Continue reading
Wham! Bam! Thank You Ma’am!
It’s almost exactly a year since we moved Ana out from sharing a field with Pedro (Relocation, relocation, relocation). We had not wanted her to become pregnant too early, and we also recognised that she was a very trainable llama … Continue reading
Infant mortality
I suppose that any breeder of animals has to get used to death. I know that sheep farmers reckon on losing something like 5% of lambs and 2% of the mothers each year. We had Fatma die unexpectedly last year, … Continue reading