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Diary of a (Sodden) Farmer

September 25, 2016chrissyb 6 Comments

It’s the first day of daylight saving time and there was torrential rain all night. I got up at 7.30 (that’s 6.30 real time) to give the horses some hay. They looked miserable. The bottom paddock sported a puddle several feet across.… Continue Reading →

dung beetles, rain, spring, stream, weather

Update on Doug and Friends

January 16, 2016chrissyb 4 Comments

I’m sure you’ll be happy to know that Doug the Dung Beetle and his sombrero wearing amigos are alive and well and doing the Mexican Hat Dance in the Strip Paddock (map below for orientation purposes). It has been a week since there was any… Continue Reading →

dung beetles, pony poo

Kung Fu Dung Beetle

August 8, 2015chrissyb 6 Comments

I’ve just happened across this David Attenborough clip for anyone interested in following up on the dung beetle story. Start from 1:26 if you are squeamish and just want the funny bits. I’ll be interested to observe our own Doug, Juanita,… Continue Reading →

dung beetles

A bit of excitement in the bottom paddock

August 6, 2015chrissyb 12 Comments

This is the sort of excitement that will appeal mainly to the permaculturists among us [that’s you Helen and Steve!]. Those who prefer their blog posts without mention of dung and photos of horse poo had best stop reading now. So,… Continue Reading →

dung beetles, ponies

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