Animals moving (themselves) around

9 November 2019
abigail, animals, grass, horses, naughty, rusty

We gave the horses a bit of new grass by setting up a new bit of electric fence, pushing the alpacas back. If was quite clear that a bit of electric fence would not really impress them. Our boys were the first that ducked underneath and went through, straight in front of me – naughty little paccas.

Two alpacas in front of the fence, the others still behind the fence — Boys have gone through

Rusty was the first that noticed the bit of new grass and came running and snorting at the alpacas and Abigail Moo (who was still on the other side of the fence – probably will stay there).

Think, and go!

Frosty Days

4 August 2024
animals, farm, land, weather

The days have become short and cold, with some frosty mornings. Luckily, so far winter has not been as wet as last years.

Spring is ramping up

5 November 2023
animals, dry, farm, grass, sun, weather

The weather is getting warmer, the mud on the ground has disappeared, the grass has been growing lots, making animals and people are happy.

Trap maintenance time

15 October 2023
animals, farm, goats, land, nature, trapping, weather

Pukeatua Farmstay has a number of various mechanical traps and bait station spread around the property.

Mixed bag weather – it must be spring

11 September 2023
animals, cold, dry, farm, mud, nature, night, outdoor, rain, sun, weather

September came and marked the beginning of spring. Two days prior however it was the coldest night of the year with frost on the car windscreen.

Our 2023 Newcomer calves

11 August 2023
animals, calves, caramello, caramilk, family, farm, feeding, rescue

When our son did a placement on a nearby dairy farm during calving season, they forgot to book a calf for the bobby truck. That was the beginning of Caramel’s story.

July Cat Special

31 July 2023
background, box, calves, cats, content, food, grass, moonshine, mud, rain, weather

What can I say, the cats are special here. They are probably special everywhere, but I feel that we have an interesting mix of personalities. Especially Moonshine, he’s always good for entertainment.