Farm Friend Friday

Just over the hill, some friends of ours

raise cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, and

elk!!

Sunday morning we had 

the chance to get up

close and personal

with all of the above!

Years ago elk were native to this area,

but now most of eastern South Dakota

is devoted to farming... crops, 

and raising cattle or sheep.

This rancher raises them for their

meat and also sells the antlers 

they shed in the spring.

It was a real treat to see this

animal roaming on the prairie...

They are so large and graceful!

After introducing ourselves

to the elk, one of the rancher's

daughter's Taryn, came out 

and invited us to 

tour the rest of their farm.

Riding the family pet, Clayton,

she yells,

"Follow me!!"

Tyra the youngest joined us 

and the two sisters couldn't wait to show 

us their newest farm friends!

Over the fence and into the barn they went...

while I waited,I mingled with 

the "other girls" in the pen...

This one told me how

well the rancher's daughters

take care of them!!

The rest agreed, these girls

are hard workers

and are always on time

with their meals!!

All three sisters help with chores

and are active in 4-H!

When Taryn and Tyra brought

out two baby goats,

it was pretty obvious

they love being farm girls!!

I couldn't help smiling 

at these happy little sisters

who are so proud of their animals!

Sisters who share 

a special bond

are

friends forever....

Thanks for sharing

your farm friends with us!!

And thank you to Matt and Dulcy

for raising 3 sweet girls!

Have a great Friday!

Linking with Amy at Verde Farm,

join us and see more farm friends!!