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Tonight I start house sitting a mini farm. Wish me luck!
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There are 2 house dogs, 2 giant white guard dogs and one Ukrainian ‘Wild Thing’.
I have to ensure House Dog #2 doesn’t eat House Dog #1’s food.
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Oh crap! I forgot to put the teaspoon of fish oil on their food. Is this a big deal?
Are they gonna get constipated or something?
HELP!
05:08 PM - May 03, 2023
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YES! Next farm chore is mixing a bottle for the baby lamb!
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When a Momma sheep has twins or triplets, sometimes she needs help with additional milk for one of the babies. I’m loving this farm!
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06:57 PM - May 03, 2023
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I now have to go to the other property to check the other herd of sheep and feed 3 more guard dogs. I’m taking House Dog #1 , House Dog #2 , and Ukrainian Wild Thing with me.
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07:36 PM - May 03, 2023
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The farm truck is so big. I hope I don’t hit anything! This is Wild Thing, a breed that Ukrainians use in remote areas to guard livestock.
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I lost Wild Thing. 😩
When we arrived at the second property, she jumped out and ran ran ran. I can barely see her 2 fields away. I am is such big trouble. She won’t come.
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This was supposed to be a fun thread to show everyone how great it is to help out on a farm: At this moment, I’m failing. I still have to put the chickens away and give the baby lamb its night bottle. This !&$?/%# dog has one hour to get back here.
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I just threw a frozen pork chop hoping to lure in Wild Thing. Didn’t work. House Dog #2 is now gnawing on it.
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Phred
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Looks like Wild Thing is going to spend the night out here. I’ll try to get her again tomorrow. I’m so stressed.
I hate farming.
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It’s 5am. I spent the night fretting. Ugh. It’s time for coffee. Much much coffee.
07:15 AM - May 04, 2023
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It’s a standoff between Wild Thing and me.
Who is going to cave?
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08:44 AM - May 04, 2023
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Phred
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I WON!
Wild Thing thought she had me beat. But she paused the battle to scratch/lick/whatever HER BUTT!
I am laughing so hard!
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Phred
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Back on the farm. Chickens are let out. All dogs are fed. Baby lamb drank its bottle and is following me around. Do farmers ever eat?
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10:18 AM - May 04, 2023
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Phred
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What is that? Someone please please tell me those aren’t new baby twins.
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10:21 AM - May 04, 2023
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Phred
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TRIPLETS! Pray for me!
11:17 AM - May 04, 2023
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Okay. The Black sheep has 2 beautiful babies. They look healthy and Momma so far appears to be feeding them both. BUT…
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12:05 PM - May 04, 2023
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Phred
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This Momma looks like she needs some additional help with HER TWIN babies.
I am tired and it’s only 10am. I haven’t had breakfast yet. And I have sheep pee running down my leg. The farmers haven’t even been gone 24 hours.
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12:10 PM - May 04, 2023
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Phred
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Baby #1
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12:11 PM - May 04, 2023
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Phred
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Baby #2
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Phred
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I’m texting the farmers and telling them how I have everything under control, this is easy, don’t worry, enjoy your vacation…
Truth is: I HAVE NO CLUE WHAT I’M DOING.
12:15 PM - May 04, 2023
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Linda Eisenstein
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What an adventure! Honestly, I'd be defeated within 2 hours. You really have grit!
12:16 PM - May 04, 2023
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dariasteigman
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The newborns are sooo cute (doh), but how long did you sign up to do this?
12:28 PM - May 04, 2023
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Phred
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It’s only 48+ hours. It’s not quite 24 hours. I just have to make sure everything is still alive when they get home. I got this!
01:26 PM - May 04, 2023
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Phred
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Cubicle world was easier to navigate than this getting 2 buckets of feed out of this contraption.
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02:46 PM - May 04, 2023
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Phred
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I can balance millions of dollars in corporate America but it took forever to open this. It’s a simple slide. Hah!
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02:51 PM - May 04, 2023
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Phred
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The sheep LOVE the feed! It sorta looks like popcorn. Okay, this was a fun task. I have a break to take a nap.
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02:55 PM - May 04, 2023
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Phred
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NOOOoooooOo!
The lock mechanism is gone! FFF. I quit.
02:56 PM - May 04, 2023
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Phred
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Sorry if I left you hanging. The freaking locking mechanism must’ve fallen into one of the buckets of feed and I must’ve dumped it out into the field. It’s back onto the giant feed contraption and I’ve taken a much needed nap. I could sleep forever but the lamb(s) need bottles.
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05:02 PM - May 04, 2023
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Phred
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Aaahhhh. This makes it all worth it.
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05:07 PM - May 04, 2023
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JayGo VOTE BLUE
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My most enjoyable read since February 1. Good luck and have fun.
05:36 PM - May 04, 2023
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Dogs are fed. Babies that need an extra bit of help have had their bottles. Chicken eggs are collected. I’ve got enough to make a quiche!
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08:30 PM - May 04, 2023
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Phred
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The guard dogs are happily playing as the sun is setting. I made it through a full day!
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10:00 PM - May 04, 2023
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Phred
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Here’s to a quiet night on the farm.
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5am - alarm goes off. I thought I pressed snooze. I must have pressed stop.
645am - I race to the House to let out House Dog #1 and House Dog #2 .

Shit. I’m too late.
I. Will. Never. Ever. Have. Pets.
Why do people put themselves through this misery?
08:52 AM - May 05, 2023
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And this is why y’all have pets. 😂🤣
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Phred
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FARM LIFE
Dogs pooped and fed. Fish oil ✅
Chickens let out. Watered and fed.✅
Guard Dogs fed.✅
Wild Thing.✅
Baby sheep. 3 bottle lambs.✅
I still can’t get near the triplets but as long as they’re up and moving I assume they’re getting enough milk.
Off to Property 2 with the giant farm truck.
09:53 AM - May 05, 2023
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Phred
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HELP! I’ve been trying to pretend I’m not in a certain predicament. You can laugh at me because I’m laughing at myself.
I thought I had turned off the electric fence before I stepped over it. It blasted my coochie straight to hell. Now I’m inside the electric fence and don’t know how to get out.
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It took a half hour of standing here before I called the spouse. He’s laughing and saying just jump. I can’t. I can’t. I can’t.

I’m such a bad farmer.
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AND I JUST GOT A TEXT FROM THE FARMERS, THE REAL FARMERS, ASKING IF THEY CAN STAY AN EXTRA DAY.
11:13 AM - May 05, 2023
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Phred
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DOH!
I’m walking out to the pasture that has a bike trail adjacent and asking for help. Someone will have pity on me.
11:29 AM - May 05, 2023
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Phred
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The fourth cyclist stopped and was willing to go the extra mile to turn off the electricity for me. I had to run across the pasture to get back there to meet him. My zapped coochie is now matched with sheep poop all over my shoes.
Farmers should be treasured.
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More bottle feeding. Then gotta get the eggs. There is no way I’m going to be able to make quiche. I haven’t had time to eat. I DO have a Power Bar in my pocket that someone suggested! ❤️❤️
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01:36 PM - May 05, 2023
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There are horses in the pasture with the sheep. There are no horses on this farm.
Seriously??!!!
I’m just going to take a nap.
03:33 PM - May 05, 2023
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Phred
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Horses are still there. 2 giant guard dogs are cowering in the barn.
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And just like that, the horses are gone!
It looks like they’re off eating the neighbors garden. The day is almost over!
More bottles for the lambs…
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Phred
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The twins just completed a series of zoomies. Aahhh.
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Every time I look, more newborns are popping out. The triplets are now in with the second set of twins. Or is it third?
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Poor Mommas. The babies pound their heads on the milk bag before drinking.
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Phred
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Such good MaaaMaaas.
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I’ve been peed on. Stepped in poop. Been kicked. Had my coochie zapped. But everything has survived another day. So it’s a good day!
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This morning I started my day with coffee BEFORE running off to start the farm chores.
The coyotes HOWLED all night long so I fed the guard dogs first as a thank you for keeping the lambs safe. The guard dogs look like they are beautiful soft kind creatures. But let me tell you, they ARE NOT!
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Guard dogs like Wild Thing are bred over generations to protect their herd. What are kind loving creatures turn to vicious monsters if coyotes are in the vicinity or another guard dog EATS THEIR FOOD!
Guard Dog #1 just tried to eat the food of Guard Dog #2 . In an instant, these 2 beautiful dogs…
08:57 AM - May 06, 2023
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Phred
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reared up like giant 2 Polar Bears fighting over a seal carcass. Teeth were exposed gnashing and snarling spit flying. 😱😱
I started yelling and running towards them. Wild Thing had just been sitting there watching but the moment I ran, she did too. Wild Thing joined the fray looking like…
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Phred
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a Grizzly Bear fighting with 2 Polar Bears. I got closer yelling my head off and whew! They stopped. All started wagging their tails and rubbing up against me acting submissive.
Am I the alpha????
And just like that, everyone is happy and ready to check the lambs with me. 😳
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All of the babies are alive and well.
Thank you Guard Dogs for keeping the coyotes away last night! You are appreciated. ❤️
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10:26 AM - May 06, 2023
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Phred
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My stint on the farm is over.
I should probably say something inspiring but alas, farmers/ranchers must have some loose screws to choose this line of work.
I’m off to dump the sheep pee out of my shoe and find a bandaid for my coochie.
Thank you for attending my #PhredThread .
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05:20 PM - May 06, 2023
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I finally get to eat my fresh farm eggs.
Check out these yolks. Zoiks!

#PhredThread
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09:24 AM - May 07, 2023
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My best memory of farm sitting.

And the end of this #PhredsThread
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09:28 AM - May 07, 2023
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Desiree T..
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Voted for you, loved your thread.
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Phred
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Thank you! ❤️❤️
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Lisa Slevin Pierce
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Thanks for taking me along your harrowing farm-sitting! Agree- I don't know how they do it, but they somehow feed us!
01:05 PM - Jun 20, 2023
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Nurse Cleedis RN BSN
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What a fantastic thread 😄 the cooch incident, although not fun for you, cracked me up.
04:08 PM - Jun 19, 2023
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Phred
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VOTE for Phred! 😂😂🤣🤣
04:09 PM - Jun 19, 2023
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Civil Canuck
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Awesome thread. I'm dying. 😂
02:11 PM - Jun 19, 2023
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LGsMom
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Delightful!! Thank you for sharing your farming adventures!
12:49 PM - May 07, 2023
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Lucy
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What an awesome thread!🥰

So happy everyone (including you) survived!
12:42 PM - May 07, 2023
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Kim A
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The first post I saw in this series was #52 and I had to read the thread in its entirety. What a fun ride it's been. (I once got zapped by an electric fence on my leg and I ended up flat on my face so I must say I'm impressed that you got up and kept going.)
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Karen Gaffney
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This is the best. It must become a children’s book!
09:25 AM - May 06, 2023
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Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation
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You are a brave soul @phred . Thanks so much for this delightful thread!
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Judith Olson
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Having had a small farm myself I’m impressed by your perseverance in the face of adversity! Way to hang in there! Especially during lambing!💪🏼💪🏼
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Sassy Musing
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I haven't laughed so much in a long time. The trials and tribulations of the farm sitter. The animals were well taken care of and you kept your sense of humor. I hope to see more of your tales in the future.
12:20 AM - May 06, 2023
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Phred
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It. Ain’t. Over. 😩😭😱😂🤣
08:48 AM - May 06, 2023
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Participation Trophy Wife
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I started sweating "sympathy sweat" for you when the dog ran off.
What an adventure! I love animals, but I would NEVER tackle this job.
Just be thankful all the lambs have delivered on their own, and you didn't need to help. Now **that** would be a whole other thread!
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Toni J
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They are all so cute!! Sounds like you’ll be busy! 🐑🐕
08:17 PM - May 05, 2023
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Luisse
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This is such an amazing thread!!! 💕
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Kimberlee (Kimbrûlée)
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I don't like to laugh at someone else's expense but boy did you provide a much needed laugh! I applaud you for even agreeing to do this. You are an exceptional neighbor!
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💜 Callie 💜
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This thread is hilarious. 😂 Looking forward to tomorrow’s adventures.
06:04 PM - May 05, 2023
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Snow Girl ❄️
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Loving your adventure!
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Susan Simon
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Love your thread! Just what I needed. Kudos for jumping in to help.
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Sue Ardan
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Thank you for this thread! Now I need a nap! 🐓🐑🚜🐕😴
11:45 AM - May 05, 2023
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JeriLynne
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What a great thread!! 🧵
03:29 PM - May 04, 2023
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Freecat15
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You're very courageous!
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Grandma Sharon
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Thank you for sharing your adventures on the farm. It must be completely exhausting.
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TwentyTwentyUSA
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What a great thread!!! I loved farm sitting... and I totally
feel your pain... Farmers are so underappreciated...
Nothing like baby sheep and goats... You'll get in the rhythm of things before you know... Thanks for sharing the lovely pictures...

#SpoutibleFarms
12:19 PM - May 04, 2023
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Barbara Edelman
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omg wildthing!!! my heart was in my mouth & i was scrolling like
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Top General
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Best thread ever!
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Jo Ellen Claus
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That looks like so much fun! I know it can be work but it's animals and babies at that! And dogs! 😍
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April Sparkles
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So fun!
💛
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