“The Weekly Bleat: BRRRRR”
Farmguy spontaneously took this photograph last winter as we headed out the door to feed our sheep and chickens. He was amused by my “winter outfit” and wanted to capture the moment. I don’t normally dress like this, but it was during one of the polar vortexes. You see, during the winter, Green Hill Farm is our version of a tundra. So, with temperatures dipping into single digits over the last few days, I’m back to this lovely look, again. Ughh!
Even though it’s cold and not fun to go outside, I thought I would embrace the beauty of the season by sharing some photographs from past winters on Green Hill Farm. I hope you enjoy!
Categories: The Weekly Bleat
fourth generation farmgirl 
Great photo’s thanks for sharing! Love those sheep. I don’t think I’d make it where it snowed more than like twice a year for 10 minutes but it sure is pretty to look at from afar! 🙂
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Thank you! Last winter really pummeled us; I was so happy when spring finally arrived! 🙂
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it’s cold here in central Minnesota too. Spring is hopefully not too far away but I think you’ll get it before we do.
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It probably feels balmy here compared to Minnesota! Stay warm! 🙂
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no, your single digit temps are colder than ours right now; but that will all change soon enough. I was talking to one of the guys that I commute to work with. we agreed that there’s no big difference between -5*F and -12*F. cold is cold. but I do like your farm pics.
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I agree; anything in the negative degree range is just plain cold! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed them.
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how big is your farm if I may ask?
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The entire farm is 300 acres. Most of it is owned by my dad & uncles.
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that’s a nice size farm to keep you and your husband busy.
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More great photos! I printed one to possibly paint. 🙂
Would that be okay?
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Thank you, Donna! I think that would be great!! 🙂
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Whatever it takes to stay warm! Beautiful pictures.
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Thank you! 🙂
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The pictures are beautiful. although I’m sure the weather doesn’t feel beautiful when it is that cold! Bo wonder you wrapped up!
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Thanks! It’s also really windy here as we live in a valley. My husband actually has a special face mask that warms the air before breathing it. That’s another really good look! 😉
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Ha Ha! You’ll have to post a pic of him with it on next time. 🙂
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Good idea! Fair is fair, especially since he posted mine on FB last year. 🙂
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Ooooh, You owe him for that BIG time!
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I know! I’m waiting for the right moment….you may see him in a future post! 😉
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Beautiful photos. Some of them could be Christmas cards. The scene by the fence with the trees. At least the sheep have fur coats. I feel sorry for the chickens.
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Thank you! The chickens don’t seem to mind it. They would actually rather be out than inside the coop; however, that was a 30 degree day. They would be kept inside on single digit days. Also, all of those chickens are “cold-hardy” breeds. I don’t like for them to be outside if it’s colder than 30 degrees, because they can get frostbite on their combs.
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Hardy little guys. 🙂
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It all looks beautiful, but I also feel sorry for the animals that have to be out in it. Even with a fur coat or fluffed up feathers, they still have little bare feet. It might be possible to make little boots for sheep (though they’d probably not like them) but shoeing chickens? That’s another story!
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Thank you! I agree; I really worry about them when it’s really cold. My husband teases me that I’d give the sheep blankets if I could. However, they all get lots of extra hay & grain in the winter. They have a nice cozy barn, too. 🙂
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Wow – what gorgeous photos! It’s been very cold in CT this week too. Stay warm!! 🙂
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Thanks so much! 🙂
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It looks so beautiful. How could you possibly complain Ha!
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I know, right? 😉
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Some lovely shots here! And I can see why your husband grabbed the camera for that shot, he’s caught your energy and effervescence in a photo!
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Many thanks for your very kind comments!! 🙂
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Reblogged this on fourth generation farmgirl and commented:
Wow!! It is cold outside and supposed to get colder this weekend–8 degrees on Saturday. I decided to re-share this post as I recently came inside from walking the dogs as well as feeding the barn cats, sheep, and chickens–plus, gathering eggs. And, I. am. frozen. Let me just say…I can’t feel my fingers yet. BRRRR!! But, on a sunnier note, all the critters on Green Hill Farm are healthy and happy, and that’s definitely a heartwarming thought.
Have a wonderful day! 🙂
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Nice look Darth Vader😊
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Haha! Thanks! 😉
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I loved the beauty in these photos, showing glowing sun reflections and dear, special animals who mean the world to you and your hubby. 🙂
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They really do mean the world to us. Thanks, Robin. 🙂 xo
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