Dogs
11/20/2009 4:58:31 PM
A little goat steals the heart of Russ-Stick Acres.
10/12/2009 3:24:34 PM
A would-be composter works up the courage to try to do things right.
10/1/2009 3:11:43 PM
We go further off the grid with horse and dog power.
9/2/2009 4:55:05 PM
Gardening this year has taught Vickie to prepare for the unexpected – some so nice and some just laughable
8/17/2009 2:26:11 PM
KC and CP have a run-in with heat stress and learn their lesson well.
7/9/2009 2:44:28 PM
Saddle up for a Sunday afternoon ride at Russ-Stick Acres.
6/12/2009 1:48:40 PM
Photos of taking a dog and cart rig through its paces.
5/13/2009 4:59:03 PM
True farm friends understand the lure of the lifestyle.
4/23/2009 12:02:00 PM
KC's puppy's newest antics involve herding socks.
4/7/2009 4:48:20 PM
KC has an I Love Where I Work Moment when baby chicks hatch nearby.
4/7/2009 12:01:54 PM
Russ-Stick Acres instills childlike wonder.
4/6/2009 4:26:44 PM
New puppy brings joy and chewing to Cindy's household, while the cats wonder just what hit them.
3/26/2009 4:32:16 PM
Construction on the hoop house, otherwise known as a high-tunnel greenhouse, continues with the help from KC's dog CP.
3/25/2009 2:52:17 PM
Russ-Stick Acres welcomes newest resident.
2/19/2009 4:47:54 PM
Becky and Andy welcome a new puppy and say farewell to a faithful friend.
1/23/2009 12:24:34 PM
KC asks for help with her dog CP's rambunctious antics.
1/13/2009 8:07:46 AM
Hank reports on the latest Cairn terrier to join the pack.
1/12/2009 5:17:29 PM
Morning walks with her sweet, exuberant buddies, Bob Dog and CP, always get KC's body moving and her heart going again.
12/25/2008 2:07:29 PM
Kate reports on elfin fashions that indulgent dogs love to hate.
12/11/2008 12:29:40 PM
These four-legged friends will keep your flocks safe from predators.
11/26/2008 12:13:32 PM
Sometimes people ask me why I live way out in the boonies like I do. I wish I could just hand them this memory and say, “See?”
11/18/2008 7:43:38 AM
Hank and Kate embark on a chicken-house-building adventure that leaves them smelling ... not like a rose.
11/10/2008 12:42:51 PM
Hank reports on a magic dog de-skunking formula.
11/5/2008 4:19:11 PM
Storms and our dog, Chili, just don't go well together.
10/28/2008 5:03:48 PM
Finding the pure essence of dog.
9/4/2008 8:27:12 AM
My husband and I belong to a pack of dogs. Really! We think we are the alphas, but it’s always up for grabs who is really in charge, especially, and ironically enough, as far as the small dogs are concerned.
8/25/2008 3:46:23 PM
Gentle German shepherd loves to swim, play sheriff and help children sharpen their reading skills.
8/11/2008 4:50:52 PM
Working dog decides he deserves a fountain drink in the hot summer sun.
8/8/2008 12:05:15 PM
One of the reasons I was eager to move back to the farm is that I know from experience the opportunities for daily wonder that abound out here.
7/29/2008 8:20:15 AM
If you want to understand Osage County, you have to know about the Osage Orange tree. The Osage Orange tree is a lynchpin of the prairie topography and culture.
7/28/2008 3:06:08 PM
Canine duo make great watchdogs, although owner says they fail as guard dogs as they love everyone.
7/25/2008 5:15:38 PM
For the Fourth, we went to Buford, Wyoming: Population 1 (it said that right on the sign). Our elevation was somewhere around 8,000 feet, and I was struck by the difference in the flora.
7/24/2008 11:14:34 AM
As I was leaving for work this morning, Woodrow, our year-old Cairn terrier, was nowhere to be found. I was actually a little pleased at the thought that he might be off marauding some pesky rodent or snake, an action that had the added benefit of him not following me down the lane and up the road.
7/22/2008 3:43:26 PM
CP, my new spaniel mix, is suffering from complete sensory overload. I’m now back on the farm and this morning I took the risk of letting CP off the leash and into his Brave New World.
7/14/2008 1:47:40 PM
Kansas family enjoys their regular hike, and the welcome they receive at the top of the hill.
4/24/2008 9:06:39 AM
This is a tribute to Kaitlyn (11/1/1993-11/16/2007), a canine also known as Big Dog, Kaitlyn Dog Bolin, Big Black Dog, Big Fat Dog, Katers, Tater and Katie.
3/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Famous dog sled race in Alaska takes rural to the extreme.
1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Certain beverages and ordering poultry do not mix.
1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
The life of a country dog is one to be envied - at least by town breeds.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
This list of warning signs, when combined with good, down-home common sense, can act as a guideline as to when your dog requires medical attention.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Every pooch needs a purpose. Train your canine companion to bark smart and be your home’s law and order.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
In addition to serving as watchdogs, some breeds can do other jobs around the homestead. These breeds are unusually good at multitasking.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Some insurance companies charge higher premiums – or even deny coverage – to homeowners who have specific dog breeds.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Take time to build the perfect pad for your pet.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
The tools and materials you will need to make a doghouse.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Doghouse building tips from the pros.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
When to use pressure-treated wood.
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Espanola, New Mexico – You have to be careful when you walk in to the Country Farm Supply feed store on the main street here. Maybe you only stopped by for a bag of hen scratch – but you could end up going home with a donkey.
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Feed Store Franchise
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Life Lessons Learned at the Feed Store