We awoke this Sunday morning to "alarm barking" from Ben and Angel. You need to understand that they spend the night sounding off - that is barking to warn everyone (wild animals) to stay off the farm. When their bark changes in tone and volume, we know that there is something that hasn't heeded their warning.
We had visions of sleeping in until 6:00 today until they sounded their alarm at 5:15. Marvin got out of bed to a little herd of wild pigs heading to our barn. As he ran to get his gun and ammo he yelled "pigs in the yard" and I hopped out of bed (as if I could do anything to help). One nice sized sow down and the others took off to parts unknown. We praised the dogs and took them to see their prey. Angel circled carefully around it while Ben insisted on guarding me. So much for sleeping in. Marvin will need to skin and clean this pig so we can fill the freezer. Nothing is wasted on the farm and fresh wild pork will be good for the nightly summer BBQs.
The photos above show the progress to the new barn as well as the first of our reforesting project. These farms were cleared of trees in the late 1800s and early 1900s in order to take advantage of the maximum number of farmable acres. Now we are trying to reverse this by planting native oak trees in strategic spots. The trees are being delivered by a nursery and will be planted by their experts to assist in their successful adjustment to their new home. The first 6 were delivered this past week and are about 20 feet tall. There will be more delivered in the next few days.
The baby chicks are growing into teenagers and it is pretty crowded around the barnyard. We will be moving them to the fields soon.
The vegetables are really starting to come on. We are expecting a little warmer weather this week and will have many varieties ready for the picking in about 10 days.
My husband has fixed a wonderful smelling farm breakfast, so I will sign off and enjoy the spoils of country living.
By for now.
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