Keeping Busy And Other Pastimes

As the summer time heat increases, we continue to burn brush piles.  Makes sense right?  Of course it doesn't but we continue the process.  We are also thinking ahead to the cooler season of fall and have added a protein feeder and repaired the old deer feeder.

Peg mowed down the grasses and weeds so the deer can see the corn and protein pellets.  It is still early and there is lots of great natural food to eat, but we want to be ready for the viewing opportunities when they happen.

As Peg was mowing, she came across a couple of giant holes that some kind of critter dug.

Both holes were about the same size and were discovered beneath the grasses and weeds she cut. They are a mystery and I am hoping she will set up game cams to see who lives in them.  I'll try to keep you posted on the results.

Below is the mowed site of our corn field.  Our plan is to begin getting it ready for planting season 2016.  Now that I know the realities of this venture, I am adopting a farmer's pessimism and fatalism.

We just staked the location of what is slated to be the new blueberry section of the garden.  If the critters liked the sweet corn, I can only imagine what their reaction to sweet and delicious blueberries will be!!! We have to build a compound or the destruction (and our disappointment) will be monumental!

I continue my fascination with the baby cows.  Last week one of the mamas had her new baby.  I think she is the last one in the herd to have a baby for this year.  What a pretty little guy he is too!  I am questioning my carnivore lifestyle.  I just love these little critters!

My gosh he's cute!