Captivated by the ‘Wisconsin Driftless Milking Sheep’
On a trip to a small family farm in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin, Eliza Blue discovered an interesting breed of sheep being used for milk production.
The milk sheep with no milk
Eliza Blue finds herself bottle feeding a lamb from an ewe with no milk, despite being a breed known for producing milk.
Despite all warnings, ducklings are almost impossible to resist
Despite the mess they create and their other qualities that make keeping them difficult, Eliza Blue has given in and gotten herself a few ducklings.
The return of rain shows us that Mother Nature has her own plans
Eliza Blue considers how rare and how vital rain is to ranchers and homesteaders in western South Dakota, grateful for the recent rain there.
Enjoying all the gifts life has to offer
A recent trip to the barn to milk her old milk cow, Rita, reminded Eliza Blue why she is thankful for her life on a ranch and all its gifts.
Mama Cat takes a vacation
Eliza Blue has been worried about Mama Cat for months as she vanished shortly after being spayed. Fortunately, she was just on vacation.
We’re all in this coop together
There are always power struggles in the coop but Eliza Blue reminds her flock, they're all in it together.
An ode to sheep shearers
If you’ve ever watched a sheep shearer work, you know it is about as labor intensive a job as exists, according to Eliza Blue.
Preparing for a long winter
Eliza Blue prepares for winter on her South Dakota ranch.
Seeing the light amid the bleak chill of a South Dakota winter
Eliza Blue learns to lean into the cold winter weather instead of wishing for it to end.
