Well, I called my Mom yesterday and tried to get her ok to put some chickens and a cow up at her house as after checking with the City a few weeks ago, she is zoned for this. She didn’t really go for it and now we’re kind of stuck as we have our first calf being delivered today! We plan on this being the cornerstone of our new herd for years to come. We have kept this a secret as we weren’t sure when she would be old enough to be weaned from her mother. Our good friend in Boulder (who moved to a new house where he can have chickens, ducks, and cows) gave us Bell. (that’s her name) So for the time being, we’re putting her up at Grandma’s on a long leash. I’m going to see if we can put her down at the little old lady’s house where we get our eggs. They already have a cow. We picked up the hay yesterday and have a water trough ready to go but there is also already some grass in the pasture. We’ll post pictures tomorrow! We’re now officially cattle ranchers!
Mom works at 11 and we need to get Bell all settled before then. Our friend Brad in Boulder called at 6:30 and he’s on his way in an hour or so. Fun day for the boys yesterday, Mom and the two of them planted some flowers, both got haircuts and Bunkie bit Mom (bad) bad last night. It was a good day at work and will be a bit warmer today. I’ve got to run and jump in the shower (Mom’s already there) to get ready for the new addition to our family.
Have a great day!
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