SA Farm's journal

[Senile_Texas_Aggie]

Miss @SA Farm,

Just caught up on your journal. I hope you can fill us in on what happened in the years while you were in Alberta and also why you came back, or if you documented that somewhere else, then point me to where that is. You have had an interesting story to tell and I'd like to learn more.

Senile Texas Aggie

 

[SA Farm]

Miss @SA Farm,

Just caught up on your journal. I hope you can fill us in on what happened in the years while you were in Alberta and also why you came back, or if you documented that somewhere else, then point me to where that is. You have had an interesting story to tell and I'd like to learn more.

Senile Texas Aggie

I guess to me not a whole lot happened in Alberta and the few things that stood out to me are sad - like my Blue heeler succumbing to cancer He was my baby and I miss him. My cat got an intestinal blockage and had to be put down...sad stuff like that

I thought I did talk about some of the good things: like raising pet budgies and continuing with raising my pedigreed mini rex right up until the move back. We very nearly bought land out there and DH and I really liked the province, but we both missed our families. His sister just had a couple of kids and we both had close relatives getting married, so we decided that we’d prefer to move back where we’re close to everybody
That and I wanted my farm back
We couldn’t have afforded a farm in Alberta, so we would’ve been in town with major livestock limitations even if we’d stayed.

We moved back in June - in time for my sister’s wedding - and enjoyed a few weeks of holidays before our belongings arrived (beyond what fit in the car) and we could start unpacking and getting things in order before prepping for animals again. We’ve had so many predator problems in the past I was absolutely determined not to have anything without some serious fencing first - or a livestock guardian dog... but I’m still not ready to get a new dog...we have DH’s beagle boy and that’s enough for now.

We turned our open-faced haybarn into two pens with chain link fencing and just finished installing netting to cover the turkey side. I literally clipped their wings and it still wasn’t enough to keep them inside the huge run with 6’ fences

We insulated the walls for the most part and have windows to install yet, but that’s what it looked like early on.

You can see the fence started on the turkey side. We found frosted windows for the front to fill it in and made a solid door. I think those are the only “in progress” pics I have.
Still have a few more things I want to do to perfect it (like paint that ugly front ) but it’s great so far

I hope that fills things in - a little bit anyway...

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

I'm sorry to hear about your blue heeler that you lost!

 

[SA Farm]

I'm sorry to hear about your blue heeler that you lost!

Thanks It’s been over a year since he passed and I’m still not over it.

 

[Mike CHS]

I don't think you ever get completely over those losses, you just manage to hide it away a little.

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

It's been a couple years since I lost my favorite goat, and I still miss her sometimes...

 

[Senile_Texas_Aggie]

Miss @SA Farm,

Thank you for the update. As for losing your dog, I understand. I lost my dog Groucho almost 10 years now, and I still miss him. I hope you can get your place ready. Please keep everyone posted of your progress. You have an interesting journal and we want to follow along with your progress.

Senile Texas Aggie

 

[Pioneer Chicken]

Thanks It’s been over a year since he passed and I’m still not over it.

It took me a few years to (mostly) heal from the loss of my cat and dog. Don't worry about how long it takes to heal or 'get over it'. Usually, we have our pets for years so taking a few years to grieve is okay. Plus everyone grieves differently. Hugs to you. I know it's hard. <3

 

[SA Farm]

Thanks, you guys
I have far too long a list of animals I miss for various reasons. I much prefer missing the ones that were simply rehomed than the ones who’ve passed.
Anyway, enough sadness! I have orange blossoms to enjoy:

and should have baby birds hatching starting next weekend. I picked up my SS hatching eggs last night and am going to get my Appleyard hatching eggs today. I’ll be setting them all this weekend.
My hatching addiction is already becoming a problem I have...urm...41 eggs in the bator and will have 3+dozen to set this weekend. Good thing I have multiple bators!
Still working great after sitting stagnant for so long.
Oh, I grabbed a pic of the netting over the turkey run. It’s still been too cold for them to want out further than the doorway, but it should work. Warmer temps are supposed to be right around the corner.

Of course, warmer temps also mean more work, but I’m looking forward to getting things done
I won’t tell you all my list...

 

[Pioneer Chicken]

I bet those blossoms smell good.

So exciting! Can't wait to see your baby birds!!