Apples and Pears Are Ripe In Sequim, WA

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PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE DONKEYS, HORSES AND MULES BEFORE ASKING THE OWNER. DIET IS IMPERATIVE TO THE HEALTH OF A DOMESTICATED EQUINE. 

Neighbors throwing apples and pears over the fence kills equine. 

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Melody Johnson, Trainer/Owner

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Thinking About Donkeys – Two Is The Majic Number

TWO IS THE MAGIC NUMBER!

All equines are herd animals, but donkeys are especially bound by strong herd instincts. Donkey’s are considered “Species-Specific” which means they prefer to be with their own kind.

This is why two is a magic number. Two donkeys mean health, happiness and longevity. It has been shown that a single donkey, living alone, is more likely to suffer from psychological and physical health problems than two donkeys living together.

So, if you want less vet bills, less worry, a happy donkey and a healthy donkey, well, two is the magic number!

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Cows Die In Washington State Snow Storm

More than 1,600 dairy cows die in Washington blizzard

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“Cows were huddled in, pressed up against each other in corners of pens and refused to move. Farmers couldn’t get them to move into milking barns. Herd instinct,” said Gerald Baron, executive director of Save Family Farming, a farm advocacy group. “Most cows died from injuries from each other and some from cold exposure. They went down and couldn’t get up.”

About 28 cows that were injured are likely to be euthanized, farmers said.

“Each cow could be worth $2,000, so we’re looking at $3.2 million plus future production loss, but right now the bigger impact is a huge emotional loss to farmers,” said Dan Wood, executive director of Washington State Dairy Federation.

Dairy farmers already are struggling to survive in extremely difficult market conditions, so the storm losses are like a double-whammy, he said.

“Farmers put up hay bales for wind barriers and tried to do what they could. Farmers were out there in zero degrees or less with wind chill, risking their lives to save cattle,” Wood said.

No farmers or workers were reported injured, he said.

 

Donkey Bath Day

All donkeys need a bath when the weather hits 70 degrees or higher at least once a year. Tie the donkeys up together to give the bath as anything new is difficult for the donkey. Donkeys can learn to enjoy a warm bath but it takes time. Hand wash their face do not spray water on the face or inside the ears. Use  Anti-fungus shampoo and conditioner. We use the EZ wash wand.

Why do donkeys need a bath? Donkeys have really thick fur trapping fungus and dirt deep into the skin. 

Donkeys are self-thinkers,  deep thinkers. Brilliant as GOD gave the donkey the gift of problem solving to survive in the desert. Think first, react later most of the time. Horses have speed, horses are the flight equine. Donkeys are seriously into self-preservation.

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Heat Wave – March 12th 2018

We had a beautiful day on the farm yesterday. Today we are back to normal Pacific Northwest weather.

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Building A Home – What About The Closets?

Building a custom home requires many years of planning before breaking ground. Organizational skills are a must. Plan on giving yourself lots of closets as life has a way of needing a place for every little thing. 

If you would like to add new closets to your current home or you are building a home I highly recommend Home Storage Solutions  we highly recommend this little business as John Plake is a man of his word. What a relief to have John come into our new home and make the master closet gorgeous and our pantry.

John Plake is full of ideas and sells only the best quality. His attention to detail and quality workmanship is hard to find these days. John is a busy guy for a reason, people know he is the best in Kitsap and Clallam county, Washington. Trying to measure and fit cabinets is never easy. John takes all the stress away and made our new home look like a magazine. Each home owner is unique and John understands how to help us get organized.

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John did not charge us extra for the pulls in our master closet. One quote is it!  I highly recommend John Plake to anyone needing help doing a remodel or a new home. Dream and call John Plake as you will be amazed at his work.

Custom Closets

Professionally Designed, Expertly Installed Custom Closets

Looking to finally create that perfect custom closet? The team at Home Storage Solutions can make that happen for you!  We create professionally designed closet solutions for walk-in or reach-in closets. Our extensive closet product lines allows you to create the perfect closet for you needs, with the right balance of different types of hanging options, drawers and hampers.

1) Custom closet cabinets that come in 15 different styles and finishes. Custom built to the exact specifications you need, with drawers of many sizes & depth.

2) Custom closet hanging systems, available in many different styles and configurations. All of which are available with chrome, stain and oil rubbed bronze baskets in 3 different sizes.

3) Custom closet options include our deluxe laundry hampers. No closet would be complete without a fully functional laundry hamper.

4) Custom closet cupboard doors are available in multiple profiles and finish options. We can design the perfect solution to fit your needs and taste. We can often match existing cabinets!

5) Shelving, cubbies and top shelf dividers to organize your space.

6) Designer shoe racks for his & hers.

7) We also offer a line of belt, tie and valet rods to fit your specific needs.

 

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Proudly Serving The Greater Puget Sound Area, from Blaine at the Canadian Border to Olympia and all of the Olympic Peninsula.

My name is John Plake and I live in Port Orchard, Washington. I would like to introduce you to my business, Home Storage Solutions. I started the business over 11 years ago to serve the Olympic Peninsula, providing solutions to easy and difficult storage and closet problems.

My background is in home building as well as furniture building and now I am able to blend the two together to provide storage spaces (typically closets, pantries, linen and garages) which are not only functional and practical, but are also very aesthetically appealing. I will come to your home and take measurements and then develop a plan that will work for your space as well as your budget.

You may wonder if “custom” means your closet costs more. The opposite is actually true. Instead of having a warehouse full of parts trying to fit to your job; the company I use (www.stor-x.com) is a unique manufacturer and they start every job from scratch which means you get the storage solution you want, without having to pay for the “warehouse” so to speak. When the product has been created exactly to your specifications, it is packaged very carefully and shipped for installation.

I am able to offer a variety of wood grains and colors at a much reduced price. I also offer a line of baskets and tie & belt racks to complement your new closet. The possibilities are truly endless and fun!

Race Deck® is also a product I offer for the garage as well as mudroom floors. If you have ever thought of wanting a painted or coated floor, think again. Since most garage slabs are not prepared for a paint product, they will usually chip and flake in a short period of time. Race Deck®, which is made in the USA, is a durable option for a non-slip floor that you can even take with you if you move! Many colors are available and patterns are unlimited.

I am only a phone call away, and there is no charge for me to come and discuss your storage options, create a plan for you, and give you an estimate. So whether you are just starting or finishing your dream home or taking on a fresh remodel, Home Storage Solutions is here to serve you with your storage and closet needs.

 

 

 

Warranty

STOR-X® Organizing Systems have a one year Warranty on materials. This warranty covers all STOR-X® Products – Shelving, Storage, Components, and Drawers. For questions or concerns regarding the STOR-X® warranty, you may contact Home Storage Solutions at (360) 670-3297. You can also email us at HSS@olypen.com. Our installation and workmanship is covered for as long at the original purchaser owns their home; less issues deemed abuse by Home Storage Solutions, LLC.

STOR-X® Organizing Systems are custom-built, modular, and wood laminate-based storage systems that use European cabinet technology to achieve a highly flexible design in numerous applications. We offer over 15 environmentally friendly finish options. We also offer tie and belt racks, garment valets and roll-out baskets as well as many more accessory options to personalize your custom storage solutions.

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We highly recommend John Plake to you as your organizational specialist. Everything has a place in our new home, this makes our life less stressful. Getting organized seriously reduces stress. I am excited to share my experience with John Plake as he is a small business owner who does what he says. Truly a breath of fresh air to hire Home Storage solutions.

We looked at many on-line DYI projects and well it was not only expensive it was time-consuming and overwhelming. John Plake comes into your home and helps you make the difficult decisions easy. Next he orders the quality material and sets up the install date. He even wipes the dust off your new cabinets. Wow!

John Plake is a man of his word. A small business owner who will go above and beyond to make your life easier.

Thank you John!

Scott & Melody Johnson

Sequim, Washington

 

Here Comes The Rain

Do you find the rain to be relaxing?

Growing up and living all of my life in western Washington the rain has always been a source of beauty and inspiration. Now that we live in Sequim, WA the rain is a relief as we own a farm. During farming season we are so busy growing hay, cutting hay, keeping the pastures maintained.

Here comes the rain means it is time to rest on the Donkey Whisperer Farm as even the animals rest in their stalls waiting for the rain to stop. The Olympic Mountains are getting new snow. Snow we will use for irrigation next summer.

Water is the source of life for all living things:

What do you think of the rain?

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The Great Pacific Northwest “HOME SWEET HOME”

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Donkeys, Horses, Rainbows and Ballons On The Donkey Whisperer Farm

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Sunshine 

The donkeys, horses and dogs all enjoyed the sunshine today. Enjoy!

 

GOD Bless You And Your Family Two And Four-Legged!

Melody

Happy New Year 2017! Ready To Train Your Donkey?

Happy New Year!

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I love the beginning of the new year as this is a time to reflect on our past dreams and goals. Thank GOD for all of our blessings. Plan for the new year projects and goals as some dreams were planned years ahead and now they are ready to be born. Living on a farm teaches life has seasons.

Spring, summer, fall and winter:

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Time management is important as our world is spinning faster and faster each and every day.

The difference in completing goals and not is making a plan, asking experts for help. Education is a life long process, the mind needs to continue learning to stay strong. I enjoy teaching just as much as I enjoy learning.  No one can do everything without help, sometimes it is hard to ask for help. We all need one another to make the world a better place. I enjoy training the owner to train the donkey. Why? Donkeys are smart not stubborn. The donkey is always looking for a leader who is fair. Never for a bully or abuser.

We pray, wait and work hard for everything we do. Patience is very important while waiting depending on the issue and our personality this can be easy or difficult. This I know for sure. If I do not pray, prepare and plan nothing will change. I want to try to make a difference in this great big world.

Training Donkeys Takes Having A Plan:

Donkeys are smart not stubborn!

Donkeys look over a human in a matter of seconds and before you know it the donkey has trained the human to do exactly what the donkey wants.

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The donkey will not engage at all!

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The donkey places humans in one of three categories in a matter of seconds:

Treat dispenser

Fair leader

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Abuser

Did I tell you Donkeys are Smart!

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Did You Know Your Donkey Has A Personality?

The personality of your donkey can be the same as your personality or not. Makes no difference as training the donkey successfully depends on you the owner learning how to have a plan and control your emotions. Match the energy and personality that shows up on your farm. Never drill your donkey, stay ON DONKEY TIME kinda like beach time.

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Extroverted Donkeys – More Go Than Whoa

Introverted Donkeys – More Whoa than Go

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Happy New Year!

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Donkey Care – Train The Owner To Train The Donkey

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Perhaps you are just thinking about introducing a couple of donkeys to your farm. Never make a donkey live Without Another Donkey! Donkeys are most happy when living with the same sex, similar size, donkey two jennies, two geldings. Jacks should be gelded. 

The Donkey Whisperer Farm ® is your one stop shopping resource. We are here to help you keep your donkeys living in their forever home. Please do not give up on your donkey until you take our courses and purchase our donkey halter with matching lead line.

The first thing you need is the Donkey Whisperer Farm ® adjustable soft yacht rope halter with matching lead line. Why? Our halter is made to fit your donkey and accelerate your training. Please never leave any halter on your donkey, horse or mule when not in attendance to avoid death or self-mutilation. This halter lead line is a training tool. 

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If you the owner gives up on your donkey. The donkey is sent to sale, auction or worse the meat buyers. We want to change the lives of donkeys one donkey at a time. It all starts with the owner. If we can teach you how to understand how to be a fair leader 100% of the time. We can train you to train the donkey. It’s all about you, Your donkeys is waiting for you to learn how to become a fair leader.

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The Donkey Whisperer Farm, LLC sells donkey (mini, standard and Mammoth) donkey rope halter with a matching lead line custom made to fit your donkey. Our donkey halter is made in the U.S.A. with yacht rope to never mold, a brass screw on snap and a leather end. Training is simple now.

Select OUR STORE to order. Yacht rope will never mold. Lifetime warranty with all new halters and FREE SHIPPING in the U.S.A.

Mini donkey halter with matching lead line comes with a 6ft lead line.

Standard donkey halter with matching lead line 9ft lead line.

Mammoth donkey halter comes with a 12ft lead line.

All of our Donkey rope halters are custom made to fit the head of a donkey not a horse. If you want a longer or shorter line simply unscrew the brass snap. The brass snap is used for training the donkey too. Additionally each lead line has a leather popper on the end for touching not beating your donkey.

All of our donkey halter/lead lines come with a lifetime warranty and have free shipping in the U.S.A. You will not find quality like this anywhere else. Select Our Store to order your donkeys halter lead line. Secure store via Paypal. You do not need a Paypal account to use our store.

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Please never leave any halter on a donkey, horse or mule while not in attendance to avoid self-mutilation or death. We train you the owner to train the donkey to come to you. Never chase your donkey!

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Melody teaching via skype and Dropbox worldwide. Melody teaches the owner how to train virtually worldwide! Why? Donkeys are smart not stubborn. Training the owner to train the donkey saves donkeys lives from auction, sales and slaughter. We purchased our twenty acre farm in Sequim, WA with nothing on the land. Finally after everything is competed for the donkeys and horses we are going to build a home. Living in a 5th for two years now. Our home begins in 2017, thank you Jesus.

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Hubby Scott with one of our rescue donkeys wearing the Red halter/lead line.

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Donkey Whisperer Farm New Website

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We are hosting our first live student here on the farm soon. Our virtual Video vault will be up and running soon helping more donkey owners learn how to train their personal donkey themselves.

Stay tuned as the Donkey Whisperer Farm has big changes coming in 2017.

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Sadly the donkey is still the underdog of the equine world making education difficult to find for the owner of the domesticated donkey. Here on the Donkey Whisperer Farm we work hard to train the owner to train the donkey and provide educational support for the health and well-being of the donkeys domesticated environment, shelter, pasture, toys, another donkey to play with. Donkeys need another donkey to live with. Geldings enjoy living with another gelding. Jennies with another Jennie. A Jack (Stallion) should not live with another donkey. Inner breeding can start as early of six months.

Many people think the donkey is easy to keep healthy in domestication. This is not true! The donkey evolved in the desert requiring us humans to learn the strict diet of the donkey and more.

If you need help learning how to prepare your donkey for the trimmer or more we are working very hard to help you. Our Donkey Halters are a tool for you the owner to train your donkey. Please never leave any halter on your donkey while not in 100% attendance to avoid self-mutilation or death. 

 

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