tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955116067520235636.post4099644254945138753..comments2024-03-27T00:45:27.310-05:00Comments on The Beginning Farmer's Wife: Family FarmingThe Beginning Farmer's Wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714739614104380838noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955116067520235636.post-58257234531474305042008-02-10T05:47:00.000-06:002008-02-10T05:47:00.000-06:00I think I stared for days at the first Dexter calf...I think I stared for days at the first Dexter calf born here. He was so small and cute, pitch black and absolutely amazing. Congratulations on your new additions!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955116067520235636.post-25091108769243081482008-02-10T04:37:00.000-06:002008-02-10T04:37:00.000-06:00Good for you for turning around and going back! I...Good for you for turning around and going back! It is so important that children be encouraged to take ownership of the family activities. I was raised on a farm (second oldest of eight children) and I was responsible for helping my dad milk morning and night starting when I was seven years old. I also helped him feed the animals, castrate and dock the lambs tails, assist with problem births with the cows and sheep (when I was a bit older). I felt very valued, and was, not because my parents set out with that in mind, but because my help was vitally needed. I really think that is a lot of the reason why I have always wanted to get back into the farming life. I never was able to, but now I can help my daughter and her family as they start up a sustainable farm. I just assisted with the birth of quadruplet goats yesterday. (She is Deconstructing Venus, and may have visited your or your husband's blog.)farm mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14283516534670969257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955116067520235636.post-61024052287859326972008-02-09T21:23:00.000-06:002008-02-09T21:23:00.000-06:00How cute the calf is!!! I'm sure your kids enjoye...How cute the calf is!!! I'm sure your kids enjoyed meeting the new addition so soon. Yes, kids enjoy farming if it is "fun" - ours do as well at 8 & almost 5. In fact, our cows are due anywhere from now til middle of march, and the kids are already fighting over whose going to win - more boys or more girls!! Nice looking calves - I'll be anxious to see more pictures as you get more calves.<BR/>KrisQuiltedSimplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17125600585948205404noreply@blogger.com