tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post7397978137916002817..comments2023-06-28T21:53:24.312-07:00Comments on On the way to Critter Farm...: A polite request and storing waterDannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12623233206043947281noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-41542941125844192012011-01-12T14:30:51.748-08:002011-01-12T14:30:51.748-08:00The burro boys are a couple of clowns. Seriously,...The burro boys are a couple of clowns. Seriously, they should take their act on the road. I do love how Kai maintains her dignity. She must be from royal bloodlines. You can tell her I said that. The boys are lucky she didn't spit on them. Now THAT would have been funny...<br /><br />(My word verification: dinte - as in the line from the well-known children's verse "wasn't it a dinte dish to set before the queen." <br /><br />Sorry...I'm leaving now....Carolynn Anctilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566204713508877389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-61535338991058539342011-01-12T07:50:10.414-08:002011-01-12T07:50:10.414-08:00lovely pictures :) I hope I remember your blog so ...lovely pictures :) I hope I remember your blog so that I can visit you. Roxy is soo cute, I wish I were there with my dog, and watch them have fun. Sending my love all the way from.. Poland :)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000944324176994600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-41026619122932639672011-01-09T18:44:25.000-08:002011-01-09T18:44:25.000-08:00Oh boy, your "kids" are about as unhappy...Oh boy, your "kids" are about as unhappy as my girls (chickens) are in the cold weather. Those looks are similar to the chicken looks I get!<br />StaciStaci@LifeAtCobbleHillFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970355437338210130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-43513635724892905192011-01-09T16:48:30.166-08:002011-01-09T16:48:30.166-08:00I second what Carson said... lovin' the regula...I second what Carson said... lovin' the regular posts, all of the pictures and the updates! <br /><br />I hope you're staying warm!morningbrayfarmhttp://www.morningbrayfarm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-81039887164495027202011-01-09T16:29:32.393-08:002011-01-09T16:29:32.393-08:00We live in area where the temps dip below zero in ...We live in area where the temps dip below zero in many cases and snow comes in feet. <br /><br />For our water supply, we have a 50 gallon metal water container with a plug heater in it. Water runs off the roof & is caught in a gutter and runs into the tank. The heater keeps the water at 40*F or somewhere near there. When the animals buckets need to be filled we dip into the big 50 gallon tank.<br /><br />Stay warm,<br />MelMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09182682229829890445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-58680540954953369612011-01-09T16:26:43.390-08:002011-01-09T16:26:43.390-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Dannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623233206043947281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-84124710326479785462011-01-09T16:26:40.033-08:002011-01-09T16:26:40.033-08:00Hey Paula - we're only at about 462 feet but w...Hey Paula - we're only at about 462 feet but we are in what is considered the base of the coast range foothills. With fair certainty we've learned that if snow is falling in the foothills, we're getting it, too. We're getting accustomed to "surprise" snowfall that the forecasters don't alert us to.<br /> <br />Hi jaz - Yes, I did see your post! Your Teddy is beautiful and oh-so-cute. I want to give her a great big squeeze. She can come for a visit to Critter Farm any time! :-)<br /> <br />Hmmm.... Christine, I may have to contact you about your FFH. Did you install it yourselves?<br /> <br />Hi Linda (7MSN) - Why yes, how kind of you to notice. :-) Every day in January. At least I'll try.<br /> <br />Chai Chai - you make me laugh so often with your comments. And I love to laugh. (so, thank you) <br />:-)<br /> <br />Heads up, Meadowlark - I just checked and it looks like you all are in for the same crazy "Wintry Mix" that we are on Tuesday/Wednesday.<br /> <br />Hi Teri - it's funny about the straw-eating around here. It's supposed to be quite healthy for the donkeys - it provides great roughage, keeps their tummies working well, and doesn't add massive calories (donkeys *LOVE* to eat) while also giving them something to do. The interesting thing, though, is that Chester did not eat straw until Beau arrived at Critter Farm and taught him to do it. And Kai llama didn't eat straw until she watched Beau and Chester doing it for quite some time. Monkey-see, monkey-do, I guess. lol<br /> <br /> Hiiii Martina (georgie)!!! So nice to hear from you. We have indeed stocked up on all the necessities (books, wine and bananas seem to be our top 3, lol). And I hate to remind you, but your tomatoes were the only ones thriving last year. Mine didn't do well at all. Too wet and not enough sun. sigh. What are you going to grow this year?<br /> <br />Hi Kelly - yes, I've heard about heat tape, too, and we're going to look into this as well. I have electricity fears up at the barn, though - I worry so much about fire, I don't like to use it in a place where I am not, unless I absolutely have to.<br /> <br />Hi Joanna - we do have electricity up at the barn, but it's older and the wiring makes me nervous. I only use it when I have to. My husband is less worried about it than I am and he's an electrical engineer, so I suppose I should be less concerned than I am.Dannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623233206043947281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-2157774598151162712011-01-09T15:24:12.385-08:002011-01-09T15:24:12.385-08:00Do you have electricity in the barn?Do you have electricity in the barn?Joanna@BooneDocksWilcoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11889259406024845745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-81542380066149996862011-01-09T15:02:08.379-08:002011-01-09T15:02:08.379-08:00I hope your pipes don't freeze, but if so, tho...I hope your pipes don't freeze, but if so, those buckets sure are going to save your arms! Good planning!<br />Enjoy the snow!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17294229154600798483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-58736502136677459802011-01-09T13:05:17.704-08:002011-01-09T13:05:17.704-08:00I admire your advanced planning! My water pipes do...I admire your advanced planning! My water pipes don't freeze here, but the electricity goes out when we have winter storms, which results in not having any water from the well. So I store water ahead of time too, when I get weather warnings. Stay cozy and dry if you can.Farmer Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10333209660043535465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-77373881961823474812011-01-09T12:26:36.891-08:002011-01-09T12:26:36.891-08:00you've been busy busy busy!! Hopefully all th...you've been busy busy busy!! Hopefully all these preparations will allow you to enjoy the beauty that will surely come with the snow and ice!!! <br /><br />Your critters are lucky to have a momma who thinks things through so well!!JaneKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-81732973744538737282011-01-09T10:43:07.670-08:002011-01-09T10:43:07.670-08:00Great idea saving water in buckets. The frost free...Great idea saving water in buckets. The frost free hydrant is an excellent idea. We put one in the barn, we still have to run heat tape on the pipe but we always have water. You might want to try the heat tape along the pipe. Especially if it doesn't freeze that often. The hydrant is cheap but installing it is not.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08257564938538898594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-12588682094092113932011-01-09T09:59:42.622-08:002011-01-09T09:59:42.622-08:00Did you stock up on the necessities for the humans...Did you stock up on the necessities for the humans? Chocolate, coffee, milk and DVDs. It seems like longer than six months ago that it was warm outside and the tomatoes were thriving.kippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11715389823789274487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-43464270884430663142011-01-09T09:06:17.892-08:002011-01-09T09:06:17.892-08:00That is really interesting that they eat straw - I...That is really interesting that they eat straw - I don't think I've ever heard of that. Hay yes, but straw? Hmmm. All we use it for is bedding, but then we don't have any big animals yet. Sounds like your weather might be what is supposed to head this way this coming weekend. Well, except for the cold temps - we already have that - down to single digits. Love your blog!Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01722263960348029497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-76663955693943673942011-01-09T08:55:06.031-08:002011-01-09T08:55:06.031-08:00I'm so sorry for the chilling weather, but lov...I'm so sorry for the chilling weather, but love your stories. What a great idea to get the water stored in preparation for the deep freeze. I drool over your gorgeous barn facilities!CaliforniaGrammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05137556336315915924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-8529230836707566312011-01-09T08:08:31.016-08:002011-01-09T08:08:31.016-08:00Yer getting snow? I had no idea, I don't think...Yer getting snow? I had no idea, I don't think we have any such forecast. Thanks for the head's up. Can't wait til you solve the water problem. That's gotta suck. :(Meadowlarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208672418814503032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-85808350004745510982011-01-09T08:07:00.731-08:002011-01-09T08:07:00.731-08:00Crossing my fingers for you. Hope the storm passes...Crossing my fingers for you. Hope the storm passes quickly.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01060662533625106100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-13877326391895671422011-01-09T07:54:18.209-08:002011-01-09T07:54:18.209-08:00The fun doesn't start until you are hauling fr...The fun doesn't start until you are hauling frozen water buckets...wait, I have lost my mind.Chai Chaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05845100961653150736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-86477568084960675122011-01-09T06:22:16.532-08:002011-01-09T06:22:16.532-08:00Did somebody make a New Year's resolution to b...Did somebody make a New Year's resolution to blog every day? I'm loving the regular updates. Stay warm!the7msnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01082802012105875164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-49903205154256185762011-01-09T05:33:19.316-08:002011-01-09T05:33:19.316-08:00You make me want to:
a. get donkeys and a llama
...You make me want to:<br /><br />a. get donkeys and a llama<br /><br />b. move to Oregon if you just now are starting winter preparations and don't expect the cold snap to last long<br /><br />I don't know what I would do without our frost free hydrant. Cry a lot probably.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995851593213427196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-57627571448580206902011-01-09T05:19:51.808-08:002011-01-09T05:19:51.808-08:00We are all hunkering down for a predicted big stor...We are all hunkering down for a predicted big storm this Tuesday. I'm ready for the cold to be gone, gone, gone! Bring back the warm, sunny days!!!Razzberry Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17644607616585345473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-70308464930688340052011-01-09T05:14:23.002-08:002011-01-09T05:14:23.002-08:00I love it. Animals can do such clear communicating...I love it. Animals can do such clear communicating with no words at all!<br /><br />Good idea about the water buckets. I don't have water out in our "barn" yet anyway, but do have an inner room between the chickens and goats, so this idea would help me too.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-38377526082567863422011-01-09T05:06:08.777-08:002011-01-09T05:06:08.777-08:00hi dani....they all look so content! did you see ...hi dani....they all look so content! did you see the look teddy gave me on yesterday's post. these guys sure are 'eye talkers" aren't they?jaz@octoberfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249328159454897124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-15202704943439614512011-01-09T03:45:06.362-08:002011-01-09T03:45:06.362-08:00You know I think I might just stick to my 38C day,...You know I think I might just stick to my 38C day, at least I can turn on the air-conditioner :D Great photos, love the one of Chester and Beau saying 'Puhleeeeeze'<br />LiBBiE in OzAnd This Little Pighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11480591607902211914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-55042568707490619402011-01-08T22:57:12.402-08:002011-01-08T22:57:12.402-08:00Hey Dani- roughly whereabout and at what elevation...Hey Dani- roughly whereabout and at what elevation are you? Just generally- don't give anything away. I'm just curious because of your snow...the forecast calls for the snow to hit the Portland area to around 500 feet, which means the hills above us in West Linn will get it, but we won't. Which is a darn, for me, because I don't need to go anywhere tomorrow.<br /><br />Good luck with your frosty week!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16171802310115844104noreply@blogger.com