slleipnir
05-24-2006, 12:53 PM
Hey guys. I'm at the farm right now and I have some time to check my e-mail, so I thought I would let you know how it's going.
First of all, I'm at a farm on PEI. The people are really nice. It's a small place in the country where everyone knows everyone else. They have 5-6 llamas, sheep, goats, cats (one of which has 5 3 week old kittens!), peacocks, a dog, pigs, rabbits, chickens (silkies, and 2 other breeds I don't remember the name of), ducks, a cow, horses and a donkey. I've been here since saturday, and I've got the hang of chores now. There is a lot to it, but I'm getting the rountine down.
One of the horses is a Belgian, and is over 17hh. She actually scares me because at her rear end, she is taller then me! And I'm almost 6 ft! Her hoofs are huge too. I'm getting used to her though, and she is a big sweety. I doubt I'll want to ride though lol. I don't think I could get up on her! We did take her on a wagon ride though. They have a big wagon they take people on rides and stuff. It was really fun.
She also does something called Llama trekking. Which is taking the llamas out for a picnic. You pack your lunch in bags which they carry, you walk to a beautiful spot overlooking a stream, and you tie them up to graze as you eat your lunch. We did that today for training, and it was wonderful! I can't even explain. I thought the idea was sorta weird at first, but once I did it, I thought it was just wonderful. I took some pictures I will post this weekend, maybe.
Anyway, I'm have a lot of fun. It's different being here though as they live off grid. They run completely off of solar and wind power, so they cut back on a lot. Like, there is no hot water and no shower. Luckily the have a cottage which has hot water (no shower) and if no one is using it, then I take a bath there. Mind you, the water just dribbles out, so it takes a long time haha. It takes getting use to. They don't have a TV or a fridge.
I miss my babies a lot though, and can't wait to go home this weekend to see them. I'll be coming back here on monday.
First of all, I'm at a farm on PEI. The people are really nice. It's a small place in the country where everyone knows everyone else. They have 5-6 llamas, sheep, goats, cats (one of which has 5 3 week old kittens!), peacocks, a dog, pigs, rabbits, chickens (silkies, and 2 other breeds I don't remember the name of), ducks, a cow, horses and a donkey. I've been here since saturday, and I've got the hang of chores now. There is a lot to it, but I'm getting the rountine down.
One of the horses is a Belgian, and is over 17hh. She actually scares me because at her rear end, she is taller then me! And I'm almost 6 ft! Her hoofs are huge too. I'm getting used to her though, and she is a big sweety. I doubt I'll want to ride though lol. I don't think I could get up on her! We did take her on a wagon ride though. They have a big wagon they take people on rides and stuff. It was really fun.
She also does something called Llama trekking. Which is taking the llamas out for a picnic. You pack your lunch in bags which they carry, you walk to a beautiful spot overlooking a stream, and you tie them up to graze as you eat your lunch. We did that today for training, and it was wonderful! I can't even explain. I thought the idea was sorta weird at first, but once I did it, I thought it was just wonderful. I took some pictures I will post this weekend, maybe.
Anyway, I'm have a lot of fun. It's different being here though as they live off grid. They run completely off of solar and wind power, so they cut back on a lot. Like, there is no hot water and no shower. Luckily the have a cottage which has hot water (no shower) and if no one is using it, then I take a bath there. Mind you, the water just dribbles out, so it takes a long time haha. It takes getting use to. They don't have a TV or a fridge.
I miss my babies a lot though, and can't wait to go home this weekend to see them. I'll be coming back here on monday.