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A Blog for Friends, Hobby Farm Enthusiasts and the LikeSun, 07 Nov 2010 02:12:18 +0000http://backend.userland.com/rss092enCold Temps = Cold Pigs
Many of the animals here at Piscataway Acres enjoy the cooler temperatures. The sheep are in their element, the goats love the falling leaves to munch on, the chickens are taking a break from laying. The pigs however are not happy with the change, not happy at all. Most of ...
http://www.piscatawayacres.com/blog/2010/11/06/cold-temps-cold-pigs/
Happy Halloween![caption id="attachment_1058" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Home Grown Carved Pumpkins"][/caption]
There are a lot of positive aspects to living in a more isolated area, not having Trick-or-Treaters is not one of them. Every year I get myself ready for kids seeking candy, but so far, none have ever come. It is understandable, but still... ...
http://www.piscatawayacres.com/blog/2010/10/31/happy-halloween/
Pleasant Conversation[caption id="attachment_1053" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Chesapeake Comes When He is Called"][/caption]
Animals are a lot smarter than we humans like to think. They also respond to people more than one may think. This morning, I had to scold Finnemore for pushing his brother out of the way. In a "mean" tone I ...
http://www.piscatawayacres.com/blog/2010/09/28/pleasant-conversation/
Napoleon Bonaparte[caption id="attachment_1048" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Napoleon Bonaparte: Our New Buck"][/caption]
Things have been very hectic of late and I apologize for those few of you who keep checking in to see what is going on. Updates will start coming again.
A lot has been going on. The fall is approaching and we all ...
http://www.piscatawayacres.com/blog/2010/09/20/napoleon-bonaparte/
A Cheesy Saturday…[caption id="attachment_1043" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Clockwise from the top: Ricotta, Chevre, Feta, and Mozzarella"][/caption]
Since the lambs have been sold, I have been getting a lot of sheep's milk. I milk the sheep twice a day, in the morning and in the evening. Both Kit and Kaboodle do a great job of ...
http://www.piscatawayacres.com/blog/2010/08/21/a-cheesy-saturday/
To Bee or Not to Be Stung!For most, bees, hornets, wasps, and yellow jackets are not exactly the friendliest of insects. Insects in general have a pretty bad rap in our society, but stinging insects are despised among all others.
But for those raising fruit trees, and gardens, these stinging insects are beneficial. Honey bees not only ...
http://www.piscatawayacres.com/blog/2010/08/16/to-bee-or-not-to-be-stung/
Lambs New Home[caption id="attachment_1036" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Fritz and Ella Exploring Their New Home"][/caption]
Today was a big day. I woke up early to take care of the animals and prep Fritz and Ella for their two hour car ride to their new home. As normal, when I am pressed to get anything done, ...
http://www.piscatawayacres.com/blog/2010/08/06/lambs-new-home/
I say tomato, you say tomato[caption id="attachment_1024" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Fresh Picked Tomatoes"][/caption]
I always hear fellow gardeners lament about what to do with all their tomatoes. This time of year, most people that grow these delicious, vine ripened veggies have more than they think they can handle. However, I find tomatoes to be a very versatile ...
http://www.piscatawayacres.com/blog/2010/08/01/i-say-tomato-you-say-tomato/
Escaping Sheep[caption id="attachment_1020" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Plotting..."][/caption]
They look innocent enough, but my Icelandic Sheep are anything but. For two days in a row, they have figured out how to cross the creek in two different locations and get on the other side of the fence surrounding Piscataway Acres. Yesterday evening, they made ...
http://www.piscatawayacres.com/blog/2010/07/19/escaping-sheep/
We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby[caption id="attachment_1007" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Piscataway Acres' First Peach Ever"][/caption]
No, not the movement for gender equality, though there is that. But our peach tree! You may recall a post awhile back recounting the tragic story of our tree's close encounter with a restless-toothed beaver. Last year it was chomped down to an ugly stub. ...
http://www.piscatawayacres.com/blog/2010/07/13/weve-come-a-long-way-baby/