You've got to be kidding, because we are!

The does have starting kidding with a vengeance. Currently we've had 29 kids born. Of those, only 8 are does! This is unfortunate, but I am trying to keep a positive outlook. With a smaller number of doe kids, they can be given more personal attention and will hopefully thrive as a result. Also, among the large number of bucks are two that are sired by Tempo Aquila Freelance. So, they will both be left uncastrated for now and allowed to grow and develop. One of them just might be the new jr. herdsire here at Foxhide Farm. I will post pics of these 2 boys soon.

This past weekend was one of hard work and determination at Foxhide Farm. We cleaned out the dairy barn. We hauled manure all weekend and the barn is back in great shape. We also cleaned out one of the "horse" stalls in the old barn. This stall will be utilized as a chicken coop for the new hens that are coming this spring. I want to thank everyone that helped us with this major undertaking. I couldn't have done it without the help of my Uncle Mike and cousin Joe. They provided the equipment (tractor, bobcat, and manure spreader). Goose, Gator, and a couple of Eastside FFA students who helped prepare the chicken coop. It was great to have them on the farm. I think we've got to visit with Goose and Gator every weekend for the past 6 weeks. We always have fun when we're together.

The milking continues and there are still around 10 does left to kid. Surely there will be a doe kid or two in that mix.

Hope things are going well on everyone else's farm.

Todd