Blue and Oreo finally enjoying a sunny day
Spring on the farm is one of the busiest seasons. It is the time for cleaning up the winter mess, prepping the gardens for planting, fixing up all of the animal pastures/enclosures that have weathered the winter snow and ice, starting all the seedlings in the greenhouse, spring hockey, jv soccer, varsity softball, work, meals, and trying to have a bit of fun inbetween.
Here are some of the things we have managed over the last week (not including meals which will come in a later post 🙂 :
If you have followed along with my Facebook Page…Chasenchanceranch, Disco foundered in January and has had a rough road over the last 2 months. With aggressive treatments he is on the mend thankfully and even had his mane trimmed as he always has for riding and showing. Even if he never makes it on the trails again, we are beyond grateful to have him comfortable and not in pain.
The baby chickens coop has been completely netted over the fencing and roof so there is never another hawk issue and they can be free and go in and out of their coop at will. We have owned this property in my family since 1972 and have never had an animal lost to a hawk until this year. It was a very hard life lesson for the kids to handle, but we are doing all we can to ensure the safety of all the animals!
The bunnies have a new run attached to their house so they can get some exercise and play during the day. Meanwhile the “Chicken Brigade” travels the yard making sure to keep the bugs to a minimum!
Pops of color from the spring perennials are starting to liven up the grounds while some plantings are thriving in the portable greenhouse. If you do not have primrose in your garden, I suggest you invest in some. They are a very hardy spring plant and have beautiful green leaves during the summer when not in bloom. They bloom in early fall as well and add great color.
Spring sports are underway. The boy (in red) at his first jv soccer practice, the Teen Queen practicing catching and throwing for Varsity softball, and the boy playing in a jv hockey game. Our nights are busy after work for sure!
The cabin is being set up for the summer to live in, the awning is up on the house for some outdoor dinners, morning coffee when not sleeping in the cabin, and rainy days when we play board games under it.
This robins nest is in the eave of the cabin. We have to leave it as it contains these cute little eggs and a hopeful robin mommy!
And with the nicer weather comes our weekend bonfires to end the nights. This was the “big one” as we burned up all the branches from around the yard and a few pallets.
And that’s part of the week in review! Tonight is the first Varsity softball game…Go Lady Eagles!!!
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Holy Smokes you guys have been B-U-S-Y!
Sorry to hear Disco foundered, but glad to hear he is recovering and is more comfortable. Does sound like you all have been very busy!
Tina, I hardly know where to begin. First, glad that Disco is recovering. that’s good news. And I’m glad you’ve secured the chicks from those hungry hawks. Sights of springtime on the farm are such a joy. I love that cabin. What is it like inside?
It sure doesn’t feel like spring with these cold temperatures again this week!! The cabin is wonderful!! I will be posting pictures of the inside again soon as we are finishing up the kitchen area and the kids feather beds just arrived for the loft. Probably another 2 weeks and the inside will be set up and I’ll be posting more pictures.
I will look forward to those pix. It sounds great!
I was drawn to your blog by the beautiful picture of your farm. Your narrations are lovely as well.
Thank you so much!! I’m really looking forward to reading through your blog! Tina
Thank you. It’s fun to learn about other bloggers’ world’s. Have a great week!