A day in pictures

My ability to get to the barn safely has been compromised with all of the nasty ice around.
Hubby spread sand around for me so I could go check the critters,it made my day.
Edmund the gander has been quite grumpy as his goose is nearing the laying stage,I try to avoid them at all costs,being chased or beat by his wings would not be good!

After feeding the chickens,barn cats and treating the sheep to another scoop of oats I headed to see my cows.
Of course Gertie was the first stop...

I found her laying snug to the fence rails on a pile of hay.
She didn't take long to jump up and show me how fun running around is.
Gertie headed over to Ginger for kisses...

Then back to snug up with momma..

She's growing like a weed!

Ginger has started to bag up..

She still has a long way to go before its full.
We are getting the vet out to preg check some heifers and might get him to check her so we have a estimated due date.

I fill up the water bucket,it needs filling 1/2 dozen times a day even though they have another water source.
I love my frost free hydrants,they are so convenient. We hook a piece of waterline to the hydrant that runs in the bucket, no carting water and the hydrant stays on the outside of the feeders to prevent the temptation of horns being scratched on it..

Irene couldn't wait and got sprayed..

Well that's better..

Yeoman is munching away on hay along with a few of the girls,not much to see of them but horns..

Finn,one of the spring heifers, has been so friendly..

Finn is the granddaughter of Gertie's mom,Ginny, she also has the tell tale blue eyes..

After trying to clean me she heads over to her momma,Francis,1/2 sister to Gertie...

Guess if she couldn't clean me momma would do...

I love how affectionate the Highlands are,both towards people and each other.

Finn wondering if I want more kisses....not long before she decides I do and comes right over!!

A few chickens hang out in the sawdust shed sun and dust bathing today..

Well that's it for today,hope to update you again soon.