Red Clover

The SGL’s (Sheep, Goats, Llamas) new grazing area has a lot of red clover. These legumes are eaten quickly, so as I set up netting for their next move, I snapped this shot of red clover in the early morning sunshine. Dew drops still settled on the leaves.

It’s neat to make these kinds of close-up pictures, noticing things you wouldn’t see if you were walking quickly by.

Yesterday, I found that I can make better pasture observations if I slow down. Dad, Jeff, and I took a walk around the paddock to see what grass and legume species the animals are eating. There are several tall plants that tower over the sheep and lambs:

I thought the tall grasses weren’t being eaten at all. But then, Dad looked closer and observed that some of the lower leaves had been chomped off. Even though it seemed from afar like no one wanted the taller grasses, up close, there was activity.

It’s worth slowing down and taking a closer look. You never know what you’ll find.

Thanks for Reading!

And I hope you feel refreshed and rejuvenated for the week ahead with this moment preserved in picture and prose. Consider:

• What will you notice when you slow down and take a closer look?

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This Week on the Farm

One of the cool things about working closely with nature is that wildlife can make their way into the pastures. Last week, I wrote about seeing a thrush and red-winged blackbird. Yesterday, while mowing, Jeff found a skink.

The wildlife can work together with the livestock to take care of the pastures and the plants within them.

Also yesterday, while we were tending to the SGL’s water wagon, the animals crowded around us, checking out the ATV. Kilda wanted an even closer look.

Farm Shop

This week’s featured fleece is from Breagh, who earned Top Two in Best Fleece at the 2022 Indiana State Fair. Her fleece crimps nicely. Check out the Etsy listing for more photos.