Extreme Weather And Other Events On The Ranch

 

It was 90* here on Saturday. We have only seen this high of a temperature one other time and that was in Late July a few years ago for just a few minutes. Usually, we hit the high 80's for a couple days late in the Summer. We are high in the Mountains at around 9000 feet. This is an extreme temperature especially for early June. 

We were blessed with some cloud coverage that lowered it to the high 80's later in the afternoon. The sun is really intense at this altitude anyway, but with the heat it was too much for this girl. I like it in the 60's inside and out. In fact, I find it difficult to sleep when it is above 70* in the house. 

We kept the doors closed and the shades drawn. It hit 84* before noon. I was shocked. I'm sure we broke all kinds of records if they actually kept records in this remote area. I hope that this is not the new normal. 

On a lighter note, we saw our first Pronghorn Antelope baby on Friday and one on Sunday. They are so cute. This is also earlier than normal. Maybe the animals know something we don't. 

We lost our pet hen this afternoon. She died in my arms. I noticed yesterday that she had a dirty bottom and today she wasn't acting right. I brought her inside to clean her up and give her a warm soak in case she was egg bound. She died before I turned the water on. 

She loved to jump on our laps and lay down. She was a funny creature. Very smart. She was not hand raised, she just did it on her own. Very sweet natured. I took this photo a couple of days ago. She was just fine. No sign of illness or injury. 

Goodbye Sweet Friend, You Will Be Missed...

 

Mrs. Smith