We have been busy baling hay and have been lucky to get them baled before the rain. Chasing the summer showers and out running the afternoon scattered showers has been a challenge this summer. After two and a half years of drought, we should not complain. The problem is we have had two years worth of rain this year. We could use a bit of a break.
Mr Paul is pictured above and to the left raking the cut hay and PJ, his son is on the tractor pulling the baler. By raking, it turns over the hay and puts it into windrows so the baler can eat it up and when the bale is ready, the machine rolls the bale to tie the twine and then rolls it out the back of the machine. The bales are about 4 ft by 5 foot and weigh in at 1200 pounds. 
Kyle is pictured above with Bear, one of our Livestock Protection Dogs. Do not laugh at Bear's hair cut... Yes he is much cooler. Kyle is Mr Paul's grandson visiting from Illinois. He is pictured Rolling one of the 1200 pound bales to see if he could do it... No problem. Kyle visited with his brother Ken who helped gather up the sheep and goats for eye checks, worming, vaccinations, and foot care. They had a good time and were great help. Thanks a bunch guys...
More later...
