Post by barnydhppy on Apr 13, 2007 17:38:20 GMT -5
Myself (I never did a proper introduction !!! I just JUMPED right on in, 2 1/2 yrs ago!!!). For those that I just 'jumped' into and those that I haven't met and haven't met me! ;D :
I am a single parent and my DD Bethani and I live in Southern Oregon. We have a small farm with Chickens, Ducks, a Goose, Rabbits and a shared Jersey, Daisy. My DS Josiah has recently moved back to OR after finishing Paramedic School. He is first and foremost a Firefighter and EMT, but he really likes the paramedic aspect as well. I LOVE having him back, as does his 'little' sister!
We started 'Homesteading' in 2000 when we moved to our Mini Farm. I really wanted to start 'raising' what we needed both in the garden and with animals. Our first were the chickens! They are so much fun to watch, I used to drive my children crazy with how much time I would spend watching and taking care of them!(Well, actually we came out here with our Rabbits, Bethani has taken them over and has been breeding, raising and selling them for the last 6 years.) Then we added the Mini Swedish/Call X ducks then the cow, then the Goose and this last Fall we added a sheep. Bethani is raising a bummer lamb now.
I came on board here, when our Jersey was preg. with Stormy, our first calf experience. I am sure I drove just about everyone crazy for just 'jumping on board' and asking MANY questions about Milk Fever. I didn't realize that I was going to get a CRASH course not only on MF but on Ketosis and Mastitis as well.
Daisy made it through and is now getting ready to have her 3rd calf with us, and you know what? I just cannot remember everything from year to year, so inevetibly I end up asking similar questions if I cannot find a previous post!!!(take notes??!?? are you kidding, I have a hard time remembering I have a brain on any given day!!) ;D
As I have already been made to feel QUITE welcome, I would like to say it is nice to meet all the folks that are coming on board as well!
Rena ;D
Bethani 17yrs
Josiah 21 yrs
Daisy, 9 yr Purebred Jersey, Darla-Suffolk Ewe w/lamb, Daffodill-Bethani's bummer, Angel-DD's show Old English Game Hen, Many Chickens, more ducks, Grace the Goose, Rabbits and 2 Cats: Torrie 14 yrs, Flame 9 yrs.
I am a single parent and my DD Bethani and I live in Southern Oregon. We have a small farm with Chickens, Ducks, a Goose, Rabbits and a shared Jersey, Daisy. My DS Josiah has recently moved back to OR after finishing Paramedic School. He is first and foremost a Firefighter and EMT, but he really likes the paramedic aspect as well. I LOVE having him back, as does his 'little' sister!
We started 'Homesteading' in 2000 when we moved to our Mini Farm. I really wanted to start 'raising' what we needed both in the garden and with animals. Our first were the chickens! They are so much fun to watch, I used to drive my children crazy with how much time I would spend watching and taking care of them!(Well, actually we came out here with our Rabbits, Bethani has taken them over and has been breeding, raising and selling them for the last 6 years.) Then we added the Mini Swedish/Call X ducks then the cow, then the Goose and this last Fall we added a sheep. Bethani is raising a bummer lamb now.
I came on board here, when our Jersey was preg. with Stormy, our first calf experience. I am sure I drove just about everyone crazy for just 'jumping on board' and asking MANY questions about Milk Fever. I didn't realize that I was going to get a CRASH course not only on MF but on Ketosis and Mastitis as well.
Daisy made it through and is now getting ready to have her 3rd calf with us, and you know what? I just cannot remember everything from year to year, so inevetibly I end up asking similar questions if I cannot find a previous post!!!(take notes??!?? are you kidding, I have a hard time remembering I have a brain on any given day!!) ;D
As I have already been made to feel QUITE welcome, I would like to say it is nice to meet all the folks that are coming on board as well!
Rena ;D
Bethani 17yrs
Josiah 21 yrs
Daisy, 9 yr Purebred Jersey, Darla-Suffolk Ewe w/lamb, Daffodill-Bethani's bummer, Angel-DD's show Old English Game Hen, Many Chickens, more ducks, Grace the Goose, Rabbits and 2 Cats: Torrie 14 yrs, Flame 9 yrs.