06/04/2024
Tilly is such a cute little wallaby.
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Tilly is such a cute little wallaby.
We added a pair of new geese to our farm. They are just going through their end of breeding molt and lost quite a few feathers in the drive to get here, but it won't be long and their new feathers will have grown in. These are Sebastopol which normally have very curly feathers. They are considered a fancy goose.
Our little boy, Harrison Hopper is enjoying his new home. I miss him, but I love seeing how much he is adored!!
Reptiles galore.
What a great idea. There is a program that is very successful through the library where children read to animals. It's amazing, really because a child more easily overcomes their shyness, reading to an animal than to a human. All kinds of great ideas to meet children where they are instead of forcing them to be who we want them to be, or expect them to be. I have wanted to read stories to children here, but I haven't figured out how to do it with all the energy that comes along with children and animals. I like the Play-Doh idea.
Last semester my history teacher at UAFS told me to not worry about putting my daughter in daycare but to bring her to class with me all semester. Not only did she and another professor allow me to bring her but Professor Slagle also held her every lecture to allow me to take notes.
Credit: Sarah May
Recently, we took in two meat Turkeys, Bentley, and whiskey. Noticed that they were sick today and took them into the vet. They have upper respiratory infections and had to go on some strong drugs. For those of you who are tempted to keep meat turkeys as pets or purchase them from the Feed store because they're so cute, just be aware there are some inherent problems with keeping them as pets. Their growth plates grow very quickly, which causes a lot of health issues such as upper respiratory and heart problems. Furthermore, they have a hard time walking and getting around because they grow so big and fat so quickly. Please please please refrain from buying them, unless you intend to butcher them. It is very cruel to these poor animals that have been genetically modified to grow big and fast for butchering not unlike Cornish games. My heart is breaking because I love these two girls so much and yet they can barely walk and have to go on medication which tastes awful and stressful to give to them as one is a shot. Bentley and whiskey are too very special girls that have the sweetest disposition. But I'm afraid they will not live a very long live and definitely not one that is quality.
Little Harrison, in the arms of a granddaughter.
Sometimes the dogs are allowed on the bed. I remove our bedspread and let them go for it. They are so happy!
So true 🥰
Little Harrison went to his new home today. Needless to say, I am sad, but also at peace knowing his new home is going to be amazing. It is also great knowing the new family is local and I can go and visit him and watch him grow up.
I was the poor kid growing up. My mom used to send me to birthday parties with no present, just so I could eat. I definitely got to a point where I understood and was embarrassed as hell.
In fifth grade, my friend’s mom invited me to sleep over the night before the actual birthday party. When her daughter was in the shower, the mom laid out the toys that she had bought her daughter for her birthday. She let me pick one to wrap and put my name on.
I’m 37 now. I am still grateful to that mom. That one act made such an impact on me.
Always be kind. 🙏
If you see someone falling behind, walk beside them. If someone is being ignored, find a way to include them. If someone has been knocked down, lift them up. Always remind people of their worth. Be who you needed when you were going through hard times.
Just one small act of kindness could mean the world to someone.
Sherry Vonderhaar-Adair ❤
Also read this: https://deephearting.com/a-baby-girl-was-left-alone-without-a-name-at-the-hospital-will-make-you-believe-in-the-goodness-of-people-again/
Harrison munching away on his hay. He is going to live in a new home, and I am happy to say it is within driving distance to our farm. That means I get to see Harrison and watch him grow up even if he's not with me. I get terribly attached to my Joey and I am so so happy to know he is not gone forever.
My logo is now 100% mine and protected. This is so much fun. I suppose it's not going to increase business in of itself. For my own satisfaction, I am tickled to have a one of a kind logo.
Harrison and I ready for our day. 
Little Harrison came out today to bottlefeed.
Little Harrison has poked his head out as far as I know for the first time.
Trademark is purchased and next we will work on an LLC. This is so much fun and I am feeling very good about the direction. Our little farm is going. It will always remain small with just my husband and me financing and running the majority of the business. But every day it is such a blessing to meet new families and find new friends. It would truly break my heart if we ever had to give this up.
We are excited to announce our new Chamber member Gramma Roses Zoo! If you've never been there you should put it on the list! So fun for kids!
Some teachers are a true gift to their students
Last semester my history teacher at UAFS told me to not worry about putting my daughter in daycare but to bring her to class with me all semester. Not only did she and another professor allow me to bring her but Professor Slagle also held her every lecture to allow me to take notes.
Credit: Sarah May
I worried about my Grandma being alone after Grandpa died and got her a rescue dog. She named him Buddy, which was my Grandfather’s nickname when he was a kid. They seem to be getting along pretty well…
Also read this story https://deephearting.com/gucci-brought-joy-into-the-house-unwanted-11-years-old-toothless-chihuahua-adopted-by-101-years-old-women/
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There are three men that push Patrick into aggressive display mode. My husband, a gentleman who helps us here, and my son Michael (who is standing close by). He is fine around any other man. I think it's because he believes the men who 'keep coming back' are doing so just steal his girls.
Mitchell was SOOO cute and sweet when a wee joey in 2019. It was hard to take another one to the vet. No no I say to the Lord!! But he is just fine and will be around to wrestle with Emory the pittie for years to come. Apparently he lost a sperm plug and sometimes that can be painful. Feeling thankful and relieved.
Well are we having a bad month! Heading back to the vet with Mitchell our albino wallaby. We think he just has an upset stomach and should be an easy fix. In the same week that Hamilton was struggling Tilly our female wallaby hurt her hand and had a bruise on her bone, justice our black and white baby lop had an injury, and now this. The upsetting part of all of this is I'm flying out this evening to Florida for eight days to be with my oldest son and family. I feel I am abandoning him, and yet I know that is not true. I was outside with them giving bottles and crying because I'm still shattered over losing Hamilton and I don't want to leave them. And that's when I noticed Mitchell was not acting right. Taking care of Kangaroos and Wallabys is incredibly easy. But the medical part is incredibly stressful and at times heartbreaking. I wish I didn't love Kangaroos and Wallabys to the depths that I do. It would sure make keeping them a lot easier. emotionally.