Typical Morning on Frolic Farm
Here is what a typical morning down on the farm looks like. I have all kinds of chores to accomplish in 1 hour, before I go in to work.
With my faithful dogs, Skipper and Kandi, at my side, I walked out to the barn to feed everyone. Unfortunately, some of the geese got out again last night, so I had to run out to the pond to open the gate to let them back in. Those rotten geese turned on me as soon as I let them in, hissing and threatening me! Spoiled brats. I got out of there quickly. Surprising how fast I can move, when motivated!
Then I went back to the barn to let in Dollie Llama and Robin the horse. They came into the barn and went to their stalls, where I put their grain. Meanwhile, I could hear the crying of my mini donkey, Hershey, who gets left in her stall all night because she’s on a diet. She ate so much grass in my pasture, that she got too fat and is now on a strict diet. I only allow her on the pasture during the day. When Dollie and Robin finished with their grain, I turned them back out into the pasture, with Hershey too. I made sure they have plenty of fresh water.
I could barely get in the chicken house, because the greedy hens were clustered around my ankles as I walked in. I fought my way to their food dish and filled it, and their waterer. The peacocks and pheasants were very well-behaved, and waited patiently for me to fill their food containers and water dish.
The dogs and cats were happy with their food, and gobbled it down quickly.
The turkeys were ready and waiting for breakfast. I gave them plenty of cracked corn and turkey chow, and all 5 attacked their food dish with gusto. I gave them a large bucket of fresh water.
Next I had to feed the 3 sheep, which is a tricky task. Temporarily, the 2 Jacob ewes are living with Lambchop, to help him trim his paddock. Lambchop was letting his grass grow too high. I needed to separate them from Lambchop, so they can eat breakfast in peace. I opened the gate to let Lucky and Lassie out, but had to keep Lambchop inside so he wouldn’t polish off their food too. Lambchop is on a diet and only gets a tiny amount of grain. Once Lucky and Lassie finished eating, I needed to put them back into the paddock with Lambchop. So, I called on Skipper and Kandi to bring the sheep back. They tried valiently, but Lucky is very good at using her horn on them if they get too pushy. Finally, the sheep decided it was time to go back in.
After all that fun, I still had to water my flowers before I could relax with a cup of coffee and eat my breakfast.
This was a typical morning at Frolic Farm.
October 7th, 2007 at 1:52 am
I visited Frolic Farm today and it is even crazier than Annette describes. Not only does Annette watch out for all the animals but all the animals watch out for one another. Today the geese were out of their pens and when I walked over to discipline them to get back in they did nothing but when Annette got up to put them away they saw her coming and they knew that she meant business so they walked as fast as they could while looking behind to see if she had caught up to them. I think Annette is like a Wardant on the farm – HAHAHA. Needless to say all the geese were back in their pens before they knew it.
I saw Tina Turner-one if the chickens who’s feathers on it’s head moves from left to right or should I say right to left—either way that bird was jamming.
Today I got real close to Hershey the mini donkey and she was ssssoooo docile. It was nice to be able to gently touch her and take in her beauty. She sure likes attention—notice I say she—all of us woman like attention of course she enjoyed it.
The other animals were out prior and I arrived late due to work but the afternoon was relaxing while we were chit chatting with one another and watching all the animals on Frolic Farm.
An enjoyable day at that!
Thanks Annette
October 28th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
Good words.
November 22nd, 2008 at 1:06 am
A guy joins a monastery and takes a vow of silence: he’s allowed to say two words every seven years. After the first seven years, the elders bring him in and ask for his two words. “Cold floors,” he says. They nod and send him away. Seven more years pass. They bring him back in and ask for his two words. He clears his throats and says, “Bad food.” They nod and send him away. Seven more years pass. They bring him in for his two words. “I quit,” he says. “That’s not surprising,” the elders say. “You’ve done nothing but complain since you got here.”
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