I begin by apologizing for my delayed absence. We have been busy with livestock shows, rodeos, baseball games, soccer, and … More
Tag: farm life
Swine Artificial Insemination
We are in peak breeding season for our 4-H show pigs. We have our show season in January and February. … More
Potato Planting Time
It’s time to plant potatoes in south Louisiana. We don’t have much winter here, and February is usually the last … More
Valentine Gifts on the Farm
When your family shows cows, your husband may fill your semen tank for a very well-thought-out Valentine’s Day gift. Marty … More
First Calf of 2017
Our first calf of the year was born on Thursday, a half black angus bull calf. His mom, Cherokee, is … More
Swine Showmanship Trifecta
Pigs are incredibly intelligent animals. My 3 kiddos walk their 4-H project pigs almost every day. At the shows, there … More
Orpington-Americauna crosses
Paycen, my eldest son, has always enjoyed chickens. He first asked for chickens when he was 5 years old. We … More
Downer Cow
This cow has been my main project today (besides laundry – and my own animals). She is due to calve … More
Piglet Woes
These Berkshire babies haven’t faired well. They were all born Saturday when the weather was nice. By Sunday morning, the … More