Ausra Farms - Updated

[Latestarter]

Sorry bout the jeep... let us know when you've had enough of pouring time and money into it. They just don't make them like they used to many, many years ago. Grats on the patent! Now you'll have to follow that one up with another Not sure what a dog donut is... are you referring to the cone of shame used to keep dogs from biting themselves? If you use something like that, she may not be able to get to food/eat... Not sure. You could always duct tape a board across her head... that ought to stop her putting it through the fence

 

[CntryBoy777]

Instead of a board, ya can duct tape a piece of PVC pipe across the horns or a green branch so it won't break. I know @Latestarter wasn't really meaning a substantial board, but a piece of 2x2 would do, too. Just make it wider than the hole in the fence.
They sure are some Cute little ones....and so Glad it is Official on the Patent....just remember us when y'all get Famous....

 

[Alexz7272]

Feel dumb yet Natali?!

Problem is she has no horns yet, Except for a little nubs

 

[Bruce]

How long until her head is too big to fit through? I guess there is too much fence to rig up some cheap chicken wire until that happens.

Congrats on the patent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[babsbag]

Heads through the fence is the reason I only use 2x4 no climb fence. I had a kid last year that would get stuck in the feeder (4x4) on a daily basis. She also got stuck in 4x4 stock panel and my bad LGD pup had a goat ear chew toy that night. She did that twice. I finally gave the kid away because I was sick of rescuing her.

Are you going to tell us what the patent is for?

 

[CntryBoy777]

Depending on the size of the area she is in, ya could sandwich the bottom of the fence between some boards, use some tin sheets, zig-zag wire through the gaps to make space smaller, and like @Bruce said some 3' wide poultry wire zip tied to fence. When I was much, much younger they used to put a "Y" branch around the neck of a calf, but that small of animal I'd be concerned about doing that. I can think of quite a few things, but can't see how large the area is, or your junk pile of things on-hand to use.

 

[Mike CHS]

We are still figuring out our final layout but we are thinking to use a two hot wire and one ground wire on step in posts to keep our critters off of the fence. We will find out if it works.

 

[Baymule]

Congrats on the patent! I know this means a lot to ya'll and I am truly happy for you both.

 

[Alexz7272]

Well, it sure has been a while!
Let's see, we have started litigation against companies infringing on our patent, hopefully that will have a nice payout that we can do all the stuff we want to with the land! I am about a year into my paralegal studies and going strong, still sucks but it will be worth it! My friend moved in with us to help me with the farm since I am soooo busy now. I got a new job that pays me really well so I am slowly making my upgrades!

We have installed a complete security system because animal activist have become bold in our area.

(Here is the link of what we are dealing with: https://www.coloradoan.com/story/ne...roup-steals-chickens-berthoud-farm/678055001/)

(Security Camera)

We had someone come on our property and move part of our electric fence and let the sheep out, so now we have to be careful and watchful We were also warned by the sheriff when I filed a report, that transients in our area have become an issue and have been going on peoples property and causing damage.

Olga & Olia are doing well! They meshed in well with the herd. Also added Nadia to the mix (will have to find pictures of her). Nala & Nastya are both going to lamb soon! Nastya is much closer.

I lost my sweet ram, Nibblet to pneumonia in November. It was devastating but now I am on the search for a new ram. I am thinking of focusing on Suffolk and going for purebreed from now on.

(My nephew with everyone)


I bought Guineas, I have several adults & some babies. I also have Coral blue, Sky Blue & Lavender Guineas on order! Coming in May!

Also got some shoe pigeons, they are frillback Pigeons!

I also have Lavender Orpingtons on order & Black Laced Silver Wyandottes, both coming in March!


Vladimir has grown up quiet a bit and does surprisingly well on the farm! I never trust him 100% but he knows I am boss and leaves all the animals alone.

Thats all I can think of in regards of updating at the moment. I'm going to try and find the time to be more active soon

 

[Alexz7272]

These are the types of guineas I am getting in May!

Sky Blue:

Lavender:

Coral Blue: