Mowing happened yesterday! My brother mowed all the critical areas (yard, front field, entrances, around garden) yesterday morning, then came back early evening & got a lot more areas (couple of the smaller fields, around pole & horse barns). I would estimate about 90% is mowed. He reported the grass was getting really thick/tall in some areas so it was good to knock it back/get it under control now. Getting this mowing done yesterday is a huge load off of me & gives me an extra week to be able to be comfortable sitting on the mower.
On a totally different subject, my niece was telling me that more fruit trees were planted in their new orchard & the plan is to get Babydoll sheep to keep the orchard area under control as far as grass/weeds, etc. Evidently, they are perfect in this role in vineyards & orchards. I had never heard of these sheep before, but they sound wonderful - small (18-24” tall), good-natured, great wool, the “Angus” of mutton, & the bonus of being adorable. Exciting - can’t wait for her to get a couple - there is a farm just up the road that raises them so she has a good source when she’s ready for sheep.
Quiviut! Good morning! I am glad to hear you are doing better!
So glad the mowing got taken care of for you! Yes, you NEED to rest for a while longer; you’re recovering quickly as it is, so don’t push your luck! :)
Those Babydoll sheep sound interesting. I had to look:
https://www.hobbyfarms.com/breed-profile-babydoll-southdown-sheep/
https://babydollsheepregistry.org/