PD#2 was very active yesterday stuffing hay into animal cages, covering them with a tarp and plugging in the heat lamp. Our front porch is basically the barn. Most of the animals use the porch during bad weather. We had dogs, cats, chickens, a pet rat, goats, ducks and one guinea fowl huddled around the heat lamp last night. No fussing, just sleeping and keeping each other warm.
Our Pyr, Bo, disappeared last week. He was a constant roamer, despite our best efforts to keep him contained. Anyone with a Pyr understands how hard this is, their nature is to roam and chase coyotes. He was 7 years old. I am assuming since it has been a week and he has not returned, he was either hit by a car or shot by a rancher. Most ranchers around here know that Pyrs generally don't attack anything, but I really cannot explain why he has not come home. He always has before. PD#2 is sad, and keeps looking and calling for him.
PS#1 and #2 will have their birthdays here soon. #1 will be 27 and #2 will be 7. I will be 47 soon, and if it weren't for my "advanced maternal age" I'd be wondering where the next baby was.....
The bees have been "winterized". I covered their hive with a blanket, reduced the entrance, and have been feeding them. I need to go replenish their food tomorrow.
We have been cleaning up the land lately, and decluttering even more. I have been taking stock of food and other preparations, making lists and adding to the stock.
We have had more people move into the area, and more break ins. Praying for God's increased protection over our property. We don't have anything valuable, so what little I do have, I would love to keep.
Molly
Thankfully, we have not been very ill. So far, PD#1 is the only one who had a mild virus last week. Not sure if it was allergies, a virus or a combination. Cedar has been high around 30,000 ppm. Even those who are not sensitive or having issues with the Cedar. My face is itchy, and so are my eyes, but that is about it.
We have not had health insurance the past couple of years due to the high cost. Have not been able to afford it at all. This has increased my studies of herbal medicine, and increased our usage of herbs, essential oils and other home remedies. I am enrolled in a Naturopath course (herbal/natural doctor type of thing). It has been very beneficial to us. We have not had to go to the doctor once in six years. That is pretty good I think.
