Cattle = Global Warming??HUH???

~*~UPDATE~*~
Kelly left me a comment about another blogger who wrote about the stupid Fart Tax..you can read it HERE! Thanks for the info...us farmers have to band together! And be informed!

You all have heard me write before about that asinine Fart Tax farmers are "fondly" referring it as. There is a large group of people who are now saying that Cow farts are the number one cause for Global Warming. Here is one article I just found. And another and another and another and another and another.. They are all over the Internet.
Okay...yes our farm animals, not just cattle, burp and fart. Thats a known fact, but then again so do most of the men standing around the construction site with no shame. Yeah, so maybe us humans dont fart as big and as often as the cow (well some would disagree with that! LOl)....but I still find it hard to believe that cattle make up more of the methane than cars, factories, etc. Why if a cows fart is so terrible hasnt the world started to warm up earlier? And why havent we smothered yet here on the farm by the deadly fumes that they say are so bountiful? Cows have been around since....well like - FOREVER and now they are deciding that they are the cause for our demise? They want to impose a huge tax on farmers per cow, which is a HUGE loss for them, and after making it from crop to crop already it will force many out of their livelihood and homes. One of the concerns I read in one of the articles above is that cattle take up too much room....I'm assuming this is coming from someoe who has never lived in the country and enjoyed listening to the crickets at night or the tree frog singing its own little song, the sweet smell of alfalfa growing in the field,...probably never seen a cow in person, and wants to make money on our loss, and build big new suburbs. There are too many people already as far as I'm concerned. So what to do? People want beef.....they out weigh Vegetarians by far. It is a choice we are all - or should- be allowed to have. Neither side - beef vs veggies, is wrong to me. I agree with both sides and dabble in the middle at times. But again - people are not going to give up their meat.....farmers will fight to the death over their land and cattle (whom most of us consider our extended family)......is there a place to meet in the middle? Will the Fart Tax do anything to help anyone out??? My thoughts are NO. Cattle have been grazing the earth for thousands of years, but now when human population is at an incredible high which gives such a high demand for vehicles, factories, oil, etc - they lonely cow is to blame for the mess our earth is in? How many of us will leave a footprint on this world...most all....does the farmer who loves his dirt more than anyone on this earth? I think we leave a much softer print than the others. I think, and this is just my opinion, we all need to look at ourselves and see what we can do to change the ruin our Mother Earth is coming to. We all contribute, as much and more than the farting cow. I will never believe that one species of animals has caused Global Warming (well unless its the human species) . I guess when that fire reigns down from heaven as foretold in Revelation they will really know what Global Warming is huh?
I'm disgusted that my close friend the cow is singled out when in all reality..Humans are the cause for their own demise. And as usual, they are pointing their fingers in the wrong place, but remember when you point a finger - there are 3 pointing right back at you!
Beef - its whats for dinner! HA!

Silent Sunday

Funny Feather Friends Flying (into my window all weekend!)

Hope they stay around and build a nest here!

New bull (leased) going in with the heifers! None of them quite knew what to do with each other.

2 more leased bulls..they loved the ladies!

Sniff Sniff!

Sad isnt it?

Sleep Softly Sweet Ellie Girl -passed today....

Awww who doesn't love a bunny!

Buck.....and his long Rocky Mountain locks

Or is it Cousin It? How does he see?

Last weeks storm rolling in...

Can you guess what this is? Yep a Turkey ear!

Flowers from the neighbors yard.

New baby has arrived on the farm

I really wasn't wanting another calf to feed this year. But along came this guy. He was born yesterday and was about 24 - 36 hours old when we brought him home. He was missing today and Norm had to go find him. He was new when he saw him yesterday late afternoon and was walking with mom toward the woods. The problem is - he was a twin. The amazing thing is his size! He is about 100 pounds (average is 50 - 60 pounds) twins are generally smaller!, a bull calf, and is the size of a 2 1/2 - 3 week old! The cutest thing and I mean cute and you can see it in the picture above is his under bite! It will show better in the other pictures here. I have a good feeling about this calf..his temperament. He took to me right away, apparently he didn't know momma very well. And hadn't sucked much, cause he wasnt really sure what he was doing.

How cute is that face!!!!

He drank almost a full bottle, very hungry, a little hollow in his gut but boy did this guy have so much energy when we went to get him! He fought us the entire way! I was thinking he would be a handful, and he may still be. But he tamed right up once he was in the barn. The whites of his eyes quickly went away and after 1/2 a bottle he was looking to me for it each time to finish it off. He will be an easy one to care for. He is a little gurgly and he is getting a shot of LA200 for pnemonia. I dont believe he is very sick, he has too much energy!

He has little bulldog jawls!

I havent decided just yet what to name him, I thought at first about Reject or Rebel, since he fought so hard with us at first. Then I thought maybe a boxers name. Hmmm will have to think on this. I have felt bad all day, not been sleeping since 41 hours ago and havent been eating well all week. And today I am really weak and even dizzy and shaky. I was really sick when Norm called to tell me the calf wasnt with his momma and his twin, and the Momma in me just couldnt sit here in the house when a baby was missing, alone where the coyotes could get him, cold in the rain, hungry, vulnerable, and without a momma! I just couldnt stand it and changed my mind in our conversation as he was out tramping in the woods and told him I'd meet him at the gate to help. I think its my calling in life. I am hoping to get to bed here in a minute. But I had to share this cutie patootie's picture first. I also posted in an earlier post today about the very first horse I've ever met and introduced me to the love of horses. I even posted a picture of me when I was just 3 years old! Talk about a blast from the past!

Good night sweet calf with the bulldog face! Momma loves you already!

How it all began..

Yeah, that's me at 3 years old.
I vividly remember as a child getting excited to visit my grandma and grandpa in the country. I was amazed at the creature he kept in his tiny barn that grazed in the sun in its little pasture. I wish I could remember his or her name. It was love at first site! I remember watching this beauty through the fence and was mesmerized by those dark eyes that would gaze into mine, the smell of hay and feed, the soothing sounds that this magnificent creature spoke to me. I was told I wasn't allowed in the barn or around the horse, I was too little to be out there alone around such a dangerous animal. Humph. I have always been one to bend the rules, especially when it was something I desired so greatly and even more so when an animal was concerned. I'd sneak out and quietly go to this wonderful horse. Was this horse dangerous? Maybe to a 3 year old...but I never felt scared, or threatened in any way. I was always approached with her own curiosity of this little thing peering through the stall slats or the white fence that enclosed her home. From day one I had a friendship, a bond with this beautiful friend of mine.
I can remember this ride on her back..it was the first time I was ever on a horse, and the last time I was allowed to ride. I was so sad that my mom and grandma who had such a fear of horses wouldn't allow me to feel her greatness under me and that beauty of being upon her back.
I sure was angry every time I asked to ride with my grandpa and they wouldn't allow it- who by the way rode this horse everywhere..to town, to work, to the store. He too had a love for horses, guess that's where I got it from. It is in my blood. Luckily it was the only thing I got from him!
Grandpa eventually sold his horse as he got older, the horse was never a dangerous animal she was actually well broke and ridden constantly. I remember the sadness I felt at my visit when I discovered she was gone! I cried angry, sad tears at my loss. It really felt like a friend was taken from me.
My grandpa and I never had much of a relationship, we only shared those few times with his horse. He wasn't a man of honor, good standing in town, and actually was what some would call a bad man - hard and cold, even dangerous. And in truth he really was. But I can remember the only time I saw his eyes soften and his demeanor change was when he was with his horse. That day that I rode he was as gentle as a new born kitten, and the only time I can recall that he was ever kind to anyone. I guess we shared something in common. And he never was mean to me when I was around..in fact I was the only member of the family that he would talk to.
He has passed away back in 1991. No fan fair. Almost no tears. But as I sat at his funeral the only thing I could really think about the whole time were those few short moments we had shared and this wonderful horse, the very first in my life, and the love of the horse that he taught and passed down to me.
Over the years as a youngster, I rode. But as I grew, other interests took precedence and my father never would let me get a horse and I was discouraged believing I'd never have one any time soon, or at least until I could have a place of my own.
Years went by and I put my dreams of having a horse of my own deep into the back of my mind. But it wasn't gone, just buried.
It wasn't until 5 years ago that I was able to have a horse in my life again. And that passion was just as strong the first time I saw grandpas horse. I saw Mae belle, my first horse as an adult, and saved her from the slaughter at a horse sale. Little did I know that she may have stood well, even let me groom her all I wanted. But to lead her? To ride her? Lets just say she was the boss no matter what we tried. She HATED men, and they could do nothing with her. She did let women ride her, me only, and was pretty much well behaved - well kinda. She really wasn't a beginner horse, she often ran to be in the lead when on trail rides and couldn't be held back at all, and kicked at the other horses when I was on her back. If she didn't know the way already she would try to bolt back to the barn and was hard to handle, I'd say quite spirited. Somewhere over her 15 years she had been abused and I gave up trying to gain her trust. She had an old injury, wasn't quite lame, it had healed..but she like to act like her leg hurt her when she was ridden. I really thought I got duped (which I really did) when I bought her - $100 should have told me something huh? And for awhile I believed her limping when I rode..but that all changed when we went on our first trail ride..heck that mare wasn't lame at all!
I did sell her after a few months for a more safer horse. I was fearful I would eventually get injured by her antics and hang-ups. I knew she wasn't the horse for me and more than I could handle as a novice rider. That's when I met the horse love of my life Babe, that I've told you all about before..the best move of my life as far as horse ownership is concerned!
But I'll always hold the memories of this dapple gray in my heart and credit that beauty for the love and respect I have today for that wonderful creature called the horse.

The Kentucky Turky Street Team...I HAVE DSL!

I can finally read and see all the beautiful blogs with cool backgrounds! And leave comments! YEA ME! Friday night Neil got a whopper of a turkey when he and Dennis (Mari's hubby) went hunting. He was proud!Quick Draw a.k.a. Neil a.k.a 3 shot a.k.a Doug's best and favorite friend, and his big Tom Turkey! GREAT job Neil!I think this is THE best and my favorite picture of Neil!!!!!!!! Neil you are a cutie pie! You know we Love you!This is Neil's Dad Donnie he got a tom Saturday Evening!The tail spreadI HAD to include Buster and Nick, Maris dogs...just too cute!Buster (above) has the funniest and cutest personality! He is human more than most humans! I love that little boy!

This last one is Nick...what a cute picture...we finally got him to quit running for a few minutes to pose for a portrait!

Had a good Friday!...More posts (3 or 4) below this one so keep on reading if your not too bored already!

Today My first song birds, info on Bald Eagle, and my goofy dog!

First things first! I'm really excited cause we got a sighting of a Bald Eagle this morning. We dont have too many of those here in KY and in fact they were reintroduced a couple few years ago. We had one come last year..only stayed for a couple months, and didn't appear to have a mate. They doo mate for life. This morning Doug ran in all excited saying he saw one..I couldnt see what he could when I went out. However yesterday I told Norm I heard what I thought was an Eagle, so different than the usual hawks. After 10 minutes Doug ran back in..this time I saw him clearly! An adult Eagle!!! WOO HOO! He flew off toward the neighbors farm. I thought I had seen one of them again and when Mari and I took our walk this morning, we finally found out it was an Osprey. Thankful for Mari's camera and her zoom! He didn't show up on mine at all but a little spot in the sky. She has one of the Osprey sitting high in a tree with a fish in his talons! So cool! We watched him dive in toward the lake, scoop up a fish and fly back into the trees. I just had a ball...I LOVE the raptors!

I put up my Hummingbird feeders yesterday all over and this morning early I already had my first ones! I was thrilled.Many other song birds were checking out the feeders, but they were too scared to come and eat. here are a few:Male Goldfinch...had a female too, but didn't get her pic.

next, our state bird. The Cardinal. This is a male, he had a mate with her but she was up too high in the tree to get her pic. My goofy dog can and does entertain himself quite often.On our walk today A little Paint turtle was crossing the road...yep..I HAD to save him, typical me..I do these things a lot, just happy this time I wasnt in the car and stopping in the middle of the road..I'm a sucker for all animals.
We saw some spring wildflowers growing...I forget what Mari said its name wasThis is a great picture Mari got of goofy boy!A good day in the warm sunshine!

Tomorrow update on the local Turkey Hunting Pro's! Donnie, Neil, and Dennis! The Kentucky Turkey Street Team! Ha thats what I'm gonna call ya'll! Below are 3 more posts, how the horse introduction went, garden and garden seed info, and then hmmmm maybe it was only two more below this...geez I just cant remember! Typical me!

Horse Introduction.....hmmm good and bad.

I LOVE this picture of my boys! How cute is that? Jack seeking King for comfort the entire time and King protecting him. So sweet!

So the introduction went well. Well it didn't start out that way! I put the other 3 in the lot behind the barn where everyone could see and get to know each other. HMMM bad idea. Its surrounded with guard rails and at one point as Buck was acting pretty ugly King got his neck scraped against it! Scared me too death but only loss hair. Whew. We decided on letting Molly in first so that King who is the boss gelding and Molly the boss mare would establish a relationship. I'm hoping in doing so little Jack will be kept safe. I am worried that being so much smaller, yet not being cut and may possibly have the urge to prove himself, would get hurt. Buck really acted a fool through the fence, so we put him and Bella back out into the other pasture for now. Molly was so thrilled to be here that she didn't even pay them any attention. Only 2 times did they show dominance! I was so pleased they fit right in with ease, and after about 30 minutes..all where grazing and relaxed! How great is that?This is the first time Molly showed a little of herself. The most fun thing to watch was how Jack stuck to Kings side like glue! As if he was his mom! This could be a bad thing though when Buck is let in..King and Buck will tussle some I'm sure even though King, Buck and Bella have all been together all last summer. I'm worried Jack will unknowingly get in the middle on accident since he is sticking to King for comfort.I also LOVE this next picture of the wind blowing those manes! So intently looking at Buck and Bella across the yard! Look at Jacks confidence while next to his big friend and body guard!

They watched Molly for a few minutes and they all just galloped around the whole pasture for a big, exhausted, decided to eat. Ah the horses life! I didn't get any film of them because my dog Levi couldn't handle it and had to join in the game..I spent my time calling him back, so no video and no pictures of that. Figures

Below are 2 of the videos I took.

The second is the second incident of bossiness!

All went well...I'm dreading introducing Buck..wondering if I should let he and Bella in together or by them selves and which one first? I'm thinking Buck.

Next post down...garden information.

Garden Seed List

2009 Garden Seed List

• cabbage

• carrots
• cucumbers
• tomatos
• green onions
• romaine lettuce
• baby spinich
• Squash
• watermelon
• radishes
• prizehead lettuce
• buttercrunch lettuce
• Kandy Korn (sweet corn)
• Peaches and Cream Sweet corn

• green beans

• bell peppers

• banana peppers

• Basil

• Rosemary

• thyme
• lavender

• Cilantro

• sage

I wont even list the flower seed I bought! I bet before its over we'll do more, we usually have lots to freeze and plenty to pass out! We have a big garden each year. This year we are putting the more tender plants and the ones that need more water here at the house. The above picture is the garden...I thought it was puney when I was watching him from the side...however..standing and looking at it long ways is another story. I was pleased! Here are some pics of last years garden being worked up

This is this years, just a side view, told ya, I thought it was teeny tiny at first, it helps to check all angles before you jump to a conclusion.