He was born during the warm break in the Winter weather in the middle of January just before it turned into single digits.
Nemo, the Snow Storm, missed us and this weekend will be on the sunny warmer side. The snow and ice has been thawing and freezing. Since the ground hog saw his shadow, it is hopeful thinking Spring will show earlier signs of its arrival. Until then it is going to be a muddy mess.
This Red Bellied Woodpecker was out front, picking around on the big old maple tree. It was a delight to see with its brilliant color against the dormant palette of Winter.
Here's the indoor round pen, with the ride-in gate. Until it gets warmer and drier, this is the training round pen. It is a take off of the Amish round pen where Reina was trained. The panels are interlocking and movable which offers flexibility as to where it can be placed.
Summer 2012 was very dry and affected the yield of hay baled required to take care of the horses and cattle during the colder months. Thankfully the alfalfa field did well enough to provide feed for the horses which should last through the remainder of the Winter, leaving all the hay for the cattle.
Thoughts advance to Spring!
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