Pouring down rain and power outages at school means a “snow day” for the girls! This year we have seen only one snowflake fall from the sky, but we have had a TON of rain.
All of this rain has put so many of our outdoor farm projects behind schedule.
The two stall, one tack room run in barn we started last August for the horses still isn’t complete. We don’t try to get many outdoor projects done during the winter. We try to use that time to rest up for the following spring and summer.
But, we were definitely hoping to have this barn completed before now. From here on out, we’re starting major projects in the spring!
We’re close to being done- just one more stall door to build, paint and a little grading in the front and it will finally be complete! Having it definitely helps at feeding time, and I'm thankful that these two mares have shelter for all of this rain.
This morning the girls got to help me, but they got a little distracted with all of the water and testing out items that would float!
This muddy pony is ready for a spring bath and a field full of green grass. Mud on the farm is just how it goes, but one of our projects this coming year is to really work on the grass and field rotations so we see much less mud next year, both in the horse field and in the yard.
All of the horses will be put up in their barns this morning with some hay so they stay somewhat dry.
A quick stop by the chicken coop, which is also ready for its spring pressure washing and clean out, and we are headed back into the house to get dry and warm.
At least the Hellebores and Pansies are blooming to give us hope that the sun will again shine one day, we will pack up the muck boots and heavy clothing, the mud will dry up and everything will again turn green.
xoxo,
Jennifer
