tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post5942396469821000491..comments2024-03-28T19:35:24.365-07:00Comments on Rural Revolution: Picking up PollyPatrice Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-69986343075201710262011-04-04T17:07:40.538-07:002011-04-04T17:07:40.538-07:00I just bought a bundle of New York Steaks and I am...I just bought a bundle of New York Steaks and I am a bit worried about what may come of this. I think I will play some of my favorite country music and forget about it all. Yeaah... That's the ticket. Keep going beef farmers and God bless you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-4043625338022719172011-03-31T19:16:42.195-07:002011-03-31T19:16:42.195-07:00I googled the vet they took Polly to, and it's...I googled the vet they took Polly to, and it's a really great place. Since many of us have pets and critters -- except me -- you may be especially interested in the FAQs here:<br /><br />http://www.deerparkvetclinic.com/faq.htm<br /><br />because there's lot of health info for your buddies there.<br /><br />Bill SmithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-62687787666232600732011-03-31T17:33:47.543-07:002011-03-31T17:33:47.543-07:00Phyllis, I'm sitting here in Western CT waitin...Phyllis, I'm sitting here in Western CT waiting for that very same snow you are.<br /><br />Orange Jeep Dad, you have absolutely nailed it! That is exactly how I feel about this place.<br /><br />Don, you have no idea how I was itching to be building reading this post. I swear I even heard my Skill worm drive turn over a couple of times, 'cause it wants to be building, too.<br /><br />Don, I notice some saw mill markings on those old 4 x 4s. You must have a mill nearby? I often patronize our local sawmill here in western, CT. Lots of people don't have any idea we have one, yet I LOVE being able to pick out my LOG, and to spec my own cuts. I also like how carefully you salvage, and USE your salvaged lumber. Very, nice work.<br /><br />Bill SmithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-1175527149483508802011-03-31T16:43:16.438-07:002011-03-31T16:43:16.438-07:00It's like a Easter egg hunt with some smarts i...It's like a Easter egg hunt with some smarts involved. Those chickens can really be crafty. It is such a joy to finally "bust" them. Even though the eggs have gone bad and the chicken gets the last laugh. I still miss that about having chickens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-63431546693103213142011-03-31T12:11:08.445-07:002011-03-31T12:11:08.445-07:00I love your "life around the farm" posts...I love your "life around the farm" posts. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-29691859253292182882011-03-31T08:20:24.779-07:002011-03-31T08:20:24.779-07:00Polly is a gorgeous Jersey.
She is so fortunate to...Polly is a gorgeous Jersey.<br />She is so fortunate to find herself in the beneficent company of a family that will love and tend to her every need.<br />May she bring you lots of joy and loads of milk!<br /><br />notutopiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-87829989265238365652011-03-31T06:33:21.376-07:002011-03-31T06:33:21.376-07:00Polly is sooooo cute! Hunka-hubby and you did a f...Polly is sooooo cute! Hunka-hubby and you did a fine job bringing her home. I bet every mile seemed like two! That hen is too funny. Couldn't find any eggs from my Reds - very unusual - found out 2 days later my little banty hen had moved them to another nesting box and was trying to hatch 'em ... silly, silly chicken!<br />Just love your blog & look forward to it each day.<br />Expecting 10 inches of snow tonight - When, oh when will Spring be here?? At this point I am even looking forward to the "mud" season!Phyllis (N/W Jersey)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-90549350584932887152011-03-31T04:17:55.487-07:002011-03-31T04:17:55.487-07:00"Nancy said...
She is so stinking cute! :o)&q..."Nancy said...<br />She is so stinking cute! :o)"<br /><br />Ditto!Maria Stahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01860866965815658652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-64896681155815991692011-03-30T23:56:04.546-07:002011-03-30T23:56:04.546-07:00You could write a children's book next about &...You could write a children's book next about 'Polly's New Home; Adopting a Jersey Calf', written from her perspective....by Older Daughter!<br />'..and now everyone was looking at me' (your cattle staring at her group shot here). 'I know I had a mama...then two small humans came to my nest er, uh, pen and....' <br />K in OK <><Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-64101429319032613492011-03-30T23:16:57.285-07:002011-03-30T23:16:57.285-07:00LOL at the sneaky chicken....Polly is beautiful, s...LOL at the sneaky chicken....Polly is beautiful, such bright eyes, too.....After a few days she'll be just fine......<br /><br />Sounds like it all went fairly easily, and the prior owners have her accustomed to alot of important things already - Less work for you!!!!naturegirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-51143634443176646282011-03-30T21:18:46.267-07:002011-03-30T21:18:46.267-07:00As often as possible now, as I come to my big city...As often as possible now, as I come to my big city hospital job, I log in to receive such warmth and joy from your postings. Thank you for happiness I cannot explain.Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06848643822308909132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-71729988932684769262011-03-30T21:06:12.533-07:002011-03-30T21:06:12.533-07:00Nope.
Early on in our homesteading years (back wh...Nope.<br /><br />Early on in our homesteading years (back when we lived in Oregon) we had friends who literally took bets we couldn't butcher and eat our steer. Later they invited us to dinner and we brought... the steaks. Yummmm.<br /><br />- PatricePatrice Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-16539132172933477552011-03-30T20:59:19.579-07:002011-03-30T20:59:19.579-07:00You guys seem pretty attached to your animals. Do ...You guys seem pretty attached to your animals. Do you have any problem eating them (i.e. the cows when they stop producing or the steers they produce) when the time comes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-13458073124299120112011-03-30T20:08:03.797-07:002011-03-30T20:08:03.797-07:00Have I told you I love this blog?
I do. Just posit...Have I told you I love this blog?<br />I do. Just positive stuff.Deraknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-28629389500123754422011-03-30T20:07:55.262-07:002011-03-30T20:07:55.262-07:00She is so stinking cute! :o)She is so stinking cute! :o)Nancynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-9076132836854019832011-03-30T20:05:38.977-07:002011-03-30T20:05:38.977-07:00Good looking heifer. I say we tattoo that hen nex...Good looking heifer. I say we tattoo that hen next! I have some calves I need to get to the vet. Since I registered them, they have to have tattoos as well. I should have bought Jerseys. Not too sure black or green ink will show up so well on a black cows. Nice work on the pen Don.Paulhttp://saltcreeklife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-29336088238935926092011-03-30T19:29:58.821-07:002011-03-30T19:29:58.821-07:00I hear all these folks tickled pink about a calf. ...I hear all these folks tickled pink about a calf. I am tickled by you Patrice. Your energy seems limitless unless a horrible bug gets you. I'm impressed by what you have been able to do. I wish you good health, good judgement and happiness in spite of all of the grief happening everywhere these days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-89205893280663637692011-03-30T19:16:00.235-07:002011-03-30T19:16:00.235-07:00Thank you for a few minutes of living vicariously ...Thank you for a few minutes of living vicariously through your post. We have the book, The Family Cow. For when we get a cow. And for when we get a farm. That was really sweet. And she is indeed adorable. Even the sneaky hen is cute. Hens we have. Beauty laid two eggs today.Heldininoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-69929462184756053512011-03-30T19:03:47.986-07:002011-03-30T19:03:47.986-07:00The ear tag confirms she received her Bang's v...The ear tag confirms she received her Bang's vaccination, a necessity (by law) for dairy cattle. The tattoo is a fall-back confirmation in case the ear tag rips out (as sometimes happens).<br /><br />- PatricePatrice Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-25202385964880685772011-03-30T18:39:17.186-07:002011-03-30T18:39:17.186-07:00Polly is a sweetheart. Can you please explain wha...Polly is a sweetheart. Can you please explain what an ear tag is for? I've never known. (and I don't have cows) Thanks.<br />KayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-24913711289810868392011-03-30T18:33:48.362-07:002011-03-30T18:33:48.362-07:00Oh Patrice,
Polly is a beautiful calf! She is so...Oh Patrice,<br /><br />Polly is a beautiful calf! She is so adorably cute!! What a traumatic day for her! Poor widdle girl! She'll settle in, in a few days! She has come to another wonderful home! <br />The chicken looked guilty, chuckle!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-83077825026669546222011-03-30T18:24:52.765-07:002011-03-30T18:24:52.765-07:00Polly is a beauty. Way to go Don. You are now free...Polly is a beauty. Way to go Don. You are now free to sleep 7 hrs. uninterrupted. You all work so hard that we feel guilty just hearing about it. She is a fine looking animal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com