kids and cows – life and death

How do I comfort my children, Lord? The baby highland cow had a bad night. She was cold and weak and hurting. So was I , to see her that way.  The vet came and did what he could.  I went back and forth from that baby to my own all day.  Nutmeg stayed close [...]

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And I thought I had weaned my last baby…

But nooooooooo…….. Now I am nursing a preemie highland coo.  OK, don’t take that literally – I am bottle feeding and being a nurse to her. But there are some striking similarities: The early mornings and late nights doctors (vet) nurses (the kids) interesting and messy smells (in much larger packages) tiny cries that tug at your [...]

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Brand New Highland Coo!!!!!!

What a day! - Our Highland cow Nutmeg had a little surprise package waiting for us this morning. (and the vet said she was NOT prego!)     ENJOY!!!!!                         

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Pigs Really do Fly

I’m going to tell you a secret – a little known phenomena. (I hear Kermit the Frog even as I type) Pigs really do fly. At least the Tamworth pigs do in our little corner of the world. With the help of Highland cows.   Really.  Let me set the scene: Highland cows Nutmeg and Cinnamon [...]

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