tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post2645712500767138907..comments2023-09-29T18:37:14.377+10:00Comments on Eight Acres: Farm update - August 2016Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-14475233447997628182016-08-30T20:58:28.785+10:002016-08-30T20:58:28.785+10:00Great update I wish I had a veggie garden. So gla...Great update I wish I had a veggie garden. So glad the salt soap worked and that is a great order for insect repellent balm.Fiona from Arbordale Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05196630415124998431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-14855045188645732832016-08-01T18:16:02.422+10:002016-08-01T18:16:02.422+10:00Love the hi five with Gus. Be careful with him jum...Love the hi five with Gus. Be careful with him jumping into the back of the ute though, and jumping down again. If he looks hesitant, there could be good reason for it. I can't remember his exact breed, was it bullmastiff cross something? My brother had a pure bullmastiff - he was gorgeous, but he died young (about 3 years) because their bodies are just too big for their ligaments and organs to cope.<br /><br />Hopefully, being a cross however, Gus's other genes will reduce his potential size. We used to have a Rotty crossed with a German Shepherd, and both breeds were known for having hip displacement problems. So we always made sure we didn't put her in situations, which would jar her ligaments. She never had any problems in that department. Luckily all the cars she drove in, were low set wagons.<br /><br />Gus may never have a problem getting in and out of the ute, but consider a ramp system when he gets older. Whatever it costs to weld a simple, portable ramp, could save thousands at the vets and a lot of heartache. He's a real sweetie. :)<br /><br />The rest of your property looks great and I couldn't agree more with your thoughts on termites. I would second that for ants too. We only keep the immediate areas around the house free of ants nets. The rest of the land is theirs' otherwise. Because ants are a natural control mechanism for termites. If they can gain access to a termite mound, they will eat the occupants. Never enough to decimate the population, but they control their numbers nonetheless.Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-65888396865487589122016-08-01T08:51:38.913+10:002016-08-01T08:51:38.913+10:00Lots happening there, Liz. Our Herb Robert has tak...Lots happening there, Liz. Our Herb Robert has taken over at the moment as it really loves the cool weather. Another warm day for us here before it starts to cool down again. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.com