If you own a cat, or have at some point in your life, you’re arguably aware of the fact that some of them could play for hours on end and still wish to frolic more, whereas others are content to relax and not do a whole lot of moving. In our home, we have two … More Busy cat? Read this
When I sat down to write today’s post, entirely uninspired, I remembered my unintentional animal series I started a little while ago, and suddenly thought about giraffes. Giraffes are one of those animals most people are familiar with in terms of existence, but I suspect most of us don’t know too much about them and … More How much do you know about giraffes?
When my husband and I adopted our rescue dog, Lenny, about three years ago, we were relatively certain of two things early on: she is an extremely happy, loving pup, but she isn’t necessarily the brightest, as mean as that sounds. Lenny is quite literally always in a great mood, and she is always game … More How smart is your pup?
Now that we find ourselves on day three of chatting about all things sloth, I am sincerely hoping that you, like me, have actually gained a more thorough comprehension of these incredible creatures. I was under the impression my sloth knowledge was relatively well-versed, but upon dedicating three separate posts to these cuties, I’ve come … More We salute the sloth (part three)
When I select an animal to dedicate a post or two towards, I like to think I’m relatively well-versed in the chosen animal’s general traits and information. Sometimes this is true, and other times, my assumptions are entirely false, and my post yesterday proved this, specifically the bit about sloths and their bowel habits. That … More We salute the sloth (part two)
I have a bit of difficulty conjuring thoughts about sloths without thinking about my mom. I recognize that assertion is a bit odd, so allow me to provide you with some context; my mom adores sloths, and has for as long as I can remember. I like them quite a bit myself, but my mom’s … More We salute the sloth
I was not initially planning on devoting three separate posts to the topic of goats, but, alas, here we are. I’ve mentioned before that I don’t always anticipate just how many posts one topic will require, and now and then I am pleasantly surprised to learn that there is far more content pertaining to certain … More Let’s talk about goats (part three)
In the instance you missed yesterday’s post, allow me to give you a heads-up of sorts regarding today’s post and its subject matter – goats. I’ve been enjoying writing about all different types of animals here on my blog, and goats, by no means, are an exception to this pleasure. Hence, the topic today is … More Let’s talk about goats (part two)
Now that I’ve established the definite theme of dedicating posts to specific kinds of animals, I figure I may as well lean into it and keep it going, even if this theme was not intentional at its start. I love animals, as do many people, so I figure the subject matter is at least somewhat … More Let’s talk about goats
In yesterday’s post, I mentioned how whenever I conjure thoughts of donkeys, I simultaneously conjure thoughts of my dad, as he has never hidden his love for these creatures. I figured I should also make mention of Donkey from Shrek – I don’t really see how anyone can honestly not visualize him and hear Eddie … More Let’s take a moment to appreciate donkeys (part two)
While I wasn’t exactly intending on creating an animal series here on my blog, I can’t really argue against the fact that animal series, as of late, have absolutely become a central theme. I’m not mad about it, and I hope you aren’t, either; I figure there are so many animals that we share our … More Let’s take a moment to appreciate donkeys
Blaine and I are the proud owners of two cats – Lionel, who will be turning 12 in a few weeks time, and Timmy, who is only three. Timmy was a rescue from our own farm, and Lionel was a rescue from a different farm. They’re both part of our family, and while Lionel may … More Dealing with a cat with dandruff? Read this
There is a potential probability that you read the title of today’s post and asked yourself, “Are we seriously still talking about sheep?” If so, I can’t really say I blame you, but I will say that I figure sheep are absolutely worth devoting three posts to, and if you find yourself disagreeing, kindly see … More Let’s talk about sheep (part three)
In reflection, perhaps it would have been a bit more fitting had I dedicated a few posts to the topic of sheep when we were in the midst of the Easter season. If I possessed the ability to go back in time, I would take the Easter approach, but seeing as my name is not … More Let’s talk about sheep (part two)
Sheep are, and arguably will remain to be, one of the sweetest and most docile creatures in existence, in my own humble opinion. Sure, there are probably a few bad apples or rogue ones in the mix, but in a general sense, sheep are gentle animals, and I’ve always found them to be rather comforting. … More Let’s talk about sheep
Today’s post will continue our discussion of cows and offer up some interesting information about them. Prior to meeting my husband, I didn’t have a whole lot of exposure to cattle; seeing as he runs his family’s beef operation, I quickly found myself helping him with chores when we started dating, and I’ve loved these … More Let’s hear it for cows (part two)
When I sat down to write today’s post, wracking my brains in an attempt to come up with a topic, it dawned on me that it’s only fair at this point to dedicate a post to cows. I wrote a few posts all about chickens, the animals I interact with the most on our family … More Let’s hear it for cows
As stated at the conclusion of yesterday’s post, today’s will further our discussion of horses. I figure the timing of selecting horses as a blog post topic is rather fitting with the recent occurrence of the Kentucky Derby, and I also figure that because they’re such incredible beasts, they deserve some recognition. When my sister … More How much do you know about horses? (part two)
Upon the completion of my three-part chicken series, as absurd as that sounds, I found myself considering what other sorts of critters I could dedicate a post to. I’ve covered a number of creatures at this point, but I was a little disappointed with myself when I realized I hadn’t yet offered up the tremendous … More How much do you know about horses? (part one)
One might suspect that, by now, I would be a bit more attuned to the likelihood of an intended two-part post becoming three, but alas, here we are, yet again. I think that perhaps I initially figure that a topic won’t exceed two posts, until I actually begin writing, and then realize I have more … More How much do you know about chickens? (part three)
I said as much in yesterday’s post, but in case you missed it, or haven’t yet read it, allow me to reiterate the driving force behind the inspiration of the topic of chickens. I work with chickens, and have for a long time; I find them to be very misunderstood creatures, with many people assuming … More How much do you know about chickens? (part two)
Anyone who knows me personally is aware of my affiliation with chickens, but for those of you who don’t, allow me to provide you with some context. My family’s farm is diverse, and one aspect of the farm that I am the most involved with compared to the other crops we produce is our commercial … More How much do you know about chickens? (part one)
Today’s post is a continuation of yesterday’s topic regarding how to keep one’s home smelling clean and fresh with the presence of indoor critters. By critters, I mean pets, for anyone curious. If you have critters in your home that you fail to consider pets that are emitting odours, however, perhaps you should consider seeking … More Here’s how to avoid a smelly house with indoor pets (part two)
My family did not have ‘indoor’ pets when I was growing up. We always had a dog on the farm, but they lived outdoors and would sleep in our garage, and I don’t think we welcomed our cat Lionel into the house until I was well into my teenage years. Due to the lack of … More Here’s how to avoid a smelly house with indoor pets (part one)
If you happened to read the title of today’s post and were forced to do a double take, I can’t say I blame you. A fish doorbell is not exactly a commonality, nor is it something most people would believe exists, but I am here to tell you it does, and, yes, it is precisely … More Feeling bored? Try visiting the fish doorbell website
My husband, Blaine, and I welcomed our sweet pupper, Lenny, into our family about three years ago now. I had actually inquired at our local animal shelter about a different dog, only to be told about Lenny and that she and I had the potential to be a great fit. Blaine and I went to … More A reactive dog doesn’t mean a bad dog
Being a farmer’s daughter, in combination with living and working on our family farm for most of my life, one could assert that I’m a little bit biased on the topic of agriculture, and I suppose they would be correct in their assertion. I’ve always been quite passionate about farming, and my background and experience … More Why aren’t we worried about the future of farmland?
My brother and sister-in-law were kind enough to include some gifts for our dog, Lenny, this past Christmas, when we exchanged gifts with one another. Blaine and I certainly weren’t expecting anything for Lenny, but the thoughtfulness of the gesture is sincerely appreciated, and one of the items for Lenny was a brand of dog … More Looking for some high-quality dog treats? Read this
In our home, we have a sort of parallel between our two cats. Lionel is a tuxedo cat, and this year he will turn 12, which is hard to believe; our other cat, Timmy, is orange through and through, and he is two. As much as Timmy enjoys Lionel’s company, I don’t believe Lionel feels … More Trying to occupy a busy cat? Get them this toy
I would wager that anyone who owns a cat can attest to how great they are. Anytime I encounter someone who claims they’re not a fan of cats, I can’t help but question their character, and, furthermore, debate whether or not I trust them as a person. Unless you’ve had an exceptionally traumatizing experience with … More How well do you know your cat?
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