Wednesday, March 11, 2015

We Have a Dexter!

Yes, you read that right.  Thanks to our amazing neighbors Don and Teriz Mosley we are the proud parents of an eight month old dexter heifer calf.  We are calling her Princess Buttercup because Jerry says she looks and acts like a princess.  I have to agree. Isn't she lovely?


I am so excited that I can hardly contain myself.  


We've been so blessed to have the Mosleys for friends and neighbors.  They're great people. They raise angus, dexters, idaho pasture pigs, a few varieties of sheep, chickens, and maintain a nice orchard and kitchen garden.  They're building a Farm Stay on their property too.   They are as excited about homesteading as I am, and they generously share their knowledge with others.


I could barely believe it when Teriz offered sweet little Buttercup to me.  She has been there at every step of the way teaching me how to halter train Buttercup, how to manage her, and she delivered her here to help her settle in this week.

Jerry is building her a little barn all for herself in our 5 acre pasture, behind our home.

My farmgirl dreams have all been working themselves out.  Our homestead is growing.  Our livestock fencing and housing is almost complete.  Our health has been good.  I've missed gardening so much that I have decided to get back into a veggie garden this year, in spite of the drought.  I need to put up more food.  Digging in the dirt helps me relax.

That's it for now.

Heidi


8 comments:

  1. That is exactly the breed we want (and almost bought). You sound so happy, and I hope you get back in the garden.

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    1. Thank you Kristina. I am getting back into the garden this week. Planting tomatoes and peppers here already...

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  2. An excellence breed for the homesteader. Not too big and a lovely nature. Enjoy Heidi!
    Gill

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    1. Thanks Gill. I am looking forward to watching her grow and mature. One more homestead dream is becomming a reality.

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  3. She is sweet looking! Will you be getting another one or a goat for a companion or are they more solitary?

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    1. Hi Kathy!
      Our plan was to house her with our wether, but all of the male goats are terrified of her so for now, she is in the pasture by herself, but she and the chickens get along great so they're keeping her company. I've been watching her every day, and if she appears to have a change in personality I may consider getting her a friend.

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  4. She looks like a very lovely cow!!! I love the Dexter Breed!! Just the right size for a homestead. Someday we hope to get one also. Enjoyed your post! God Bless!!

    Kelly

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