Devonviolet Acres

[Devonviolet]

We've been busy trying to get the 8X16' chicken run added to the chicken coop. Add to that all the rain we have had lately and our grass is now knee high. I can't use the push mower, because of the gas fumes, which trigger my MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity). So, the job falls to DH. When the grass is a few inches high it takes him 4 hours. At 18" it would take days, and DH just doesn't have the energy to do it. So it occurred to me to hire 2 teen age brothers, at our church, to help us with some of the harder work on the farm. Their mother just got back to me and they are excited to help us out this Summer. WooHoo!!!

I now see a garden being dug, trees and stumps removed and perimeter fence being done. Yippee!!! up until now I wasn't sure how we were going to get all that done.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

I had a couple of young men that helped me out a few times - best money ever spent! Young men like to prove how strong they are and I gave them plenty of opportunities, lol!

 

[Devonviolet]

isn't that the truth. we will be giving these boys plenty of opportunity too!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

I paid them a good salary ($10.00 an hour) which was nothing compared to feeding them lunch, lol. I'd forgotten how much teenage boys can eat! But, it was fun having kiddos at the table again, so it was worth it to me.

 

[Devonviolet]

I paid them a good salary ($10.00 an hour) which was nothing compared to feeding them lunch, lol. I'd forgotten how much teenage boys can eat! But, it was fun having kiddos at the table again, so it was worth it to me.

Yeah! I was just thinking about how much It would cost to feed them. They are both beanpoles and I'm sure they both have hollow legs!

Our church has an older population, and these boys and their sister are the only youngsters. They are all sweet hearts and I'm looking forward to getting to know them better. I'm going to see if I can find work for their sister too.

 

[Hens and Roos]

Yep stock up now , I know what my 3 kids eat(15, 13 & 10) and the frig is always on the low side!

I bet you she's a good worker too! My DD(15) is my right hand and it sure makes a difference with her ankle broken and not able to help.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

I had three of the brothers over one day (big job) and made a chocolate cake for them. I offered them seconds after they inhaled their first piece and they responded "thanks, but we really don't want to eat your whole cake." I laughed and said - yes you do, lol. And so they did!

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

Cool! We call her Violet (My favorite flower), which is short for Violetta. Deo is short for Amadeo - which in Italian means loves God. The Maremma breed is from Italy, originally. Violet and Deo's father was imported from Italy (of champion stock), as a puppy. On their mother's side, her father was imported from Italy. So, I thought it appropriate to give them Italian names.

Yesterday I took my camera out and got some current photos of Violet and Deo.

Both of them - Violet is on the left.
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Violet
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Deo
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Violet
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Deo
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That's neat!! Love the names! They're both nice dogs!
Aww! Glad you will have some people that will be able to help you with the various projects you need to have done!

 

[goatgurl]

@Devonviolet the pups have grown into beautiful dogs. i hope you love their nature as much as i love katies. they are really awesome dogs. and like you and frustratedearthmother i have hired some of the kids that live around here. young muscles are wonderful to have around and country kids usually know how to work. yea for you!

 

[Devonviolet]

Thanks GoatGirl. Yes, our pups have awesome personalities. I love to watch them mature in their guarding - although I will be glad when the grow out of chasing the goats and chickens knot all the time ) And they are so sweet and affectionate. During down time, when we are grooming and checking them (ears, skin, teeth, paws, etc), they just eat up the attention.