“The sheep which were grown years ago for wool were a smaller and hardier strain then the sheep of today. they weighed only about thirty to forty pounds and were no bigger than an average size dog; yet they were stout little creatures that withstood cold, hunger, and disease in the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains. But they were also shy, timid animals whose only source of protection from wild animals was to flee in fear. If they were…
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Animals In Appalachia
1995 Adams Come Go Home 2 We had turned over rocks in the branch so we could watch the spring…
It’s been forever since I told you anything about our chickens. We still have them. Unbelievably we still have two…
Ruby Sue We’ve often talked about folks taking care of their own medical needs here on the Blind Pig, but…
snake the bed, snake the covers verb phrase See 1972 citation. 1935 Sheppard Cabins in Laurel 48 Aunt Polly can…
The Blind Pig Family has been adopted by some wild turkey poults. About two weeks ago the girls were leaving…
Jar Flies play the soundtrack to late summer in the southern Appalachian Mountains. Since I grew up hearing their raspy…
Every time it rains Granny’s phone gets filled with static. It’s been doing that for years. Pap called and complained…
Several years ago I shared a story about a plastic owl with you. The fake owl is still alive…
Have you been hearing the katydids at night? We’ve been hearing their chatter for a few weeks now. Granny and…