Re: do you have a pampered pet?
Our animals are our life and a part of our income also, the dogs are all pets/rodent control, protection for the farm, 4 rat terriers and a bloodhound in the house, a pitt/lab cross in the barn. One house cat that keeps the mouse population down (it's a FARM and an old FARM HOUSE, mice happen).
We usually have between 5-10 head of cattle, right now two brood cows and 6 beef steers, ours are raised with no hormones or antibiotics so we KNOW what we're eating.
The turkeys are free range and help keep the bugs down on the farm, oh and they're a constant source of amusement, Timothy always gobbles on command. They will also be dinner.
The horses are my job and lifelong passion, I raise miniature horses and strive for top quality show animals but loving personalities are just as important, they come first and foremost and basically ARE my kids.
I've never been one for kids, animals don't talk back and don't ask why, they stay where I put them and they don't throw you in jail for fencing them in!
Animals are the best judge of character, give unconditional love, are worth a lifetime of therapy and don't judge you.
kj
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