Monthly Archives: August 2010

Cougar Event & 2 Goats Lost

Some weeks are more eventful than others.

Here is my description of how a cougar killed two of our goats.
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Chickens & Cows on the Pasture

A cow pie is money, and I like to get it back in the soil “bank” as soon as possible. Of course, I’d rather not spend my time following around the cow with a rake to spread the manure out as soon as it hits the ground. I’ve got chickens lined up to do that job for me. Continue reading

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How much organic material can your car haul?

I combine as many errands as I can on my drive to and from my cubicle job, and one of these is a daily stop at our neighborhood produce stand. They save their discarded greens for me each day, and I take them home to feed the animals. The challenge is when my little car and I show up at the market when I really needed my pickup. Monday was one of those days. Continue reading

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