A day at the farm

Posted By: John Chakan

So, I got up at 4 am yesterday morning to drive up to the farm.  Yes, an early start to the day, but it was an absolutely  beautiful morning, driving up the coast.  When I got to Plantation, the farm was in great shape.  The reason for my trip, however, was not to enjoy the scenery, but to help our vet check out our animals.  We started with the cats...at least the ones that Jenny and I could catch.  While we vaccinated a respectable six out of ten, there are still fours cats that we will need to track down and inject before camp.

Next up were the goats.  Topaz is healthy and well.  Then we headed up to the cow barn to visit the larger animals.  We brought all of cows down into the corral.  Most of them went easily into the corral chute (though again, a couple needed some persuasion).  Daphne (our dairy cow) and her daughter, Lulu, continue to be healthy and well.  The horses also got a once over, and two of them (Tai and Moreno) had their teeth "floated" (basically grinded down with a cool power drill). 

Next week, I will head back up to take care of the sheep (they didn't feel like coming down to the corral yesterday).  We also will be planting the garden next weekend.  I will be uploading pictures to the Photo Gallery tomorrow, so check them out.

That is an early start but you went to the best place on earth!!! How were the animals? I can't wait to see how much Lulu has grown and can't wait to see all my cats!!!

Posted By: Sarah W. On 4/27/2008 9:47:28 PM