Separation

It's weaning time again.  #1, #2, and #3 have been separated from their mamas.  On the one hand the mamas are happy; but when their teats start to hurt from the milk that is not being consumed,  it's a different story.  The babies like the lazy convenience of food "on demand." 

The goal is for the babies to learn to take care of themselves.  It's a process all benefit from...

Morning Buffet

Every morning we "cube" everyone.  We set up the buffet tables and the chaos of feeding ensues.  All love having the goodies and it gives us an opportunity to see how everyone is doing. 

then everyone mills around the water trough chatting.  It a good way to begin the day.

Stock Shed

The building of our stock shed:

We are now ready for weening and any extreme weather situations.  Hopefully the "Tax Man" won't see this...