In the shade of the Grandfather Oak, the Pigja sat and waited for others to join him. Many were afraid because was so ominous in his black mask and sheer size, but some of the larger animals found their way to him. “Hello,” he said as he saw Moose, Deer and Horse meander over toward him. He tried to smile, but pigs don’t have the most flexible lips, so it was hard to tell. “How can I help you?” he asked. The moose boomed out with her concern. “There are loud machines that insist on either...

When I try to explain to people why we have Caprenity at Hames & Axle Farm, the best way I can describe it happened last night. We knew that Cassia was due to deliver any day, and have been watching her, but our kidding pen was already pretty full, so we left her in the pasture. I think it’s better for kids to be born on fresh grass than in a dirty pen, so that was my choice. We were expecting rain, and in fact did get some serious downpours, but Cassia had not shown any signs of impending...

Now I know why the USA went to "soap" instead of handmade soap. But for me, it's worth it.