Monthly Archives: October 2010

Elk Teeth

Posted on October 21, 2010 by elkfarmer

Elk have two ivory teeth in the upper jaw of their mouth.  They are where the canine teeth would be on a dog or cat.  All the rest of their teeth are enamel.  There are two animals indigenous to the Pacific Northwest, with ivory … Continue reading →

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Yellow Belly

Posted on October 20, 2010 by elkfarmer

Yellow Belly is the biggest chicken liver on our farm.  He is afraid of everything.  He is always the last bull to the trough.  When we run him through the chutes, he gets so scared that his knees shake and he … Continue reading →

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Flying Squirrel

Posted on October 8, 2010 by elkfarmer

In 2005, late in the evening, I got a knock on my front door.  Two park ranchers were pleading with me to see if I could save the life of  a baby flying squirrel.  When I looked into the box … Continue reading →

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Cedar Waxwing

Posted on October 8, 2010 by elkfarmer

In 2004, I was walking with my neighbor.  We were on the returning stint of our trip when I spotted a small baby bird in the middle of the road.  I looked around and there was not a tree that this … Continue reading →

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