Niether rain nor sleet nor snow…

Farm folks are like postal workers… whatever the weather, we still have to get out there and do our job.  The animals depend on it.  I often think of all the animals who don’t have responsible care givers, those who will go hungry and cold today because a humans ignorance is letting them down.  When I think of all the animals out there who suffer, it breaks my heart to know I can’t help them all.  I am so grateful to those of you who take care of the animals in your charge, and extend a hand to those less fortunate. Someday I will figure out how to reach more of them.  For now.. I’ve got my crew to care for.

 As much as I would have liked to sit at this computer with a cuppa Joe this morning admiring the falling flakes, the horses and chickens were waiting for  the sound of crunching footsteps, ensuring their morning feed.  When they hear us coming up the hill, the chickens start clucking and Opie begins his rhythmic banging on the stall wall to hurry me up, I suppose.

Thankfully, this morning my assistant barn manager was available to help, as her day job was not accessible due to the storm.

I’ve done this series of iPhone shots in B & W, because that’s our world this morning, not much color. 

The girls are in their coop for the day with a red flood light – which throws heat
but not as much as a heat lamp. A healthier and safer alternative, I’ve found. 
Their water is also resting on a small heater. 
mini Coady waiting  for cookies…
The Gator is our most valuable piece of equipment in my opinion.
 
..as is a daughter who is willing to help on these blustery cold winter mornings..
 
Opie would like to  return to his stall for some of those cookies, please…

I’m back in and coffee is brewing.
For those of you down South, I hope y’all are safe and warm-
(did I say that right?)
We get more weather here, but we’re prepared for it.
I’m making Paleo Banana Bread today.. 
a big hit last week with my family, so I can safely recommend the recipe
 for those of you who are trying to stay away from sugar and flour. 
Recipe HERE

And just to add a little more color on this dreary day..
Here’s a recipe for an avocado  dressing I found on Pinterest