Yesterday was hot enough to warrant using the air conditioner, today was a little more moderate.
While I was milking I saw a huge gathering of crows in the pine tree in the piggery paddock. They were wheeling and cawing and seemed to be having a big discussion about something. Since a gathering of crows is called a "murder" perhaps I should be glad to have escaped with my life.
The two vet students headed off to the Devils @ Cradle Wildlife Park for the week, coming back here on Friday for a few more days.
There was a bit of a storm last night, 1mm in rain gauge, 1.2mm according to BOM. Poppy alerted us to the approaching thunder and lightning and spent the night inside.
There were two local fires yesterday, one at Golconda and one at Jetsonville, both now on patrol status. While the area is still relatively green, the heat and wind was well able to sustain a fire.
Young Abe had emptied both front quarters and started on one of the backs this morning. Up until now he has only worked the back quarters if one of the fronts has been covered in poop. This signals another growth spurt for him and another reduction in the general milk supply. So in response I will increase the pellets for the calves and the dogs will only get milk on the days I don't need to take any for the house. The calves are now about six months old and could probably be weaned onto pellets but I will give them milk for as long as possible.
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