Bunny-The Peace That Surpasses Understanding

Our Wayward Rabbit "Bunny" on Little Utah Farm

When a new face comes to Little Utah Farm, I and my husband have a special practice to instill peace among our animals . For example, when we bring home a few new hens, we place the hens in a large safe kennel and place it in the shade under the apple tree, and sit around it with the resident hens and ducks and the dogs. There is a lot of sniffing and gawking, and then everyone relaxes and begins to enjoy the space together. This practice has worked for us.

Bunny on the other hand has not had the benefit of the family get together in the safety of the kennel. He is getting to know the family in his natural way. One day I saw him in the backyard munching on sweet green grass blades and chomping down chicken scratch. I was concerned what would happen if the dogs rushed out of the back door into the yard. Would they chase him ?

Maven and May go to investigate what Bunny is eating.

Yesterday I let the dogs out and then noticed Bunny in the middle of the yard. Over the next few seconds my mind raced with worry and then I took a breath and regained my peace remembering that peace begins with me. I walked away from the door and allowed things "out there" to unfold.

The Peace that surpasses understanding.
Walker and Bunny are getting along very nicely.

I returned in a few minutes to empty the trash and I saw Bunny communing with the hens, ducks, and the dogs. It was a beautiful pastoral scene with wild birds and warm sun. The dry brown grass had begun to flourish like spring from the recent rains. All looked so peaceful and content.  I was filled with gratitude and a sense of relief. So explains my title for this post, "The Peace That Surpasses Understanding"

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Until next time,
I wish us all peace and contentment.

Deborah Moen of
Little Utah Farm 

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Skunked ! A Scientific Solution

Poor Walker got skunked.
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It is 1:00 in the morning. The dogs beg to go outside. 
" Alright, alright." You crawl out of your comfy bed and open the door to let them out and they suddenly explode into a fast chase. after craning my neck to see what was the matter, a noxious smell fills the atmosphere. There is no escaping it. . Auwck !!!! SKUNK !

What do you do?

This post will give you the solution recipe for getting rid of the skunk smell. The sooner you get this made and get your dog washed the better the results. Use old towels and sponge because you may have to throw them away.

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You will need:

• 3 gal bucket or larger ( this stuff bubbles to 3 times its size or more)
•  gloves, sponge, old towels 

1 quart of hydrogen peroxide*
1/4 cup of baking soda
2 Tbls of Dawn dishsoap ( I used Pamolive original)

* hydrogen peroxide may bleach your dogs fur so I used vinegar instead. You can use 1 quart of apple cider vinegar or white.

* I am using Fabreeze in the spare bedroom where Kollie ran and it helps. 


 Mix all ingredients in a 3 gallon bucket or larger outdoors and stand back because it bubbles up and expands. Use this mixture immediately. Sponge the mixture in really good to break up the oils. It soaps up nicely. Let sit for 3-5 minutes and rinse off. Careful not to get this in the eyes or mouth or nose. Do not store the solution in a closed container it will explode. Throw away any left overs.

Bend down and stick your nose near the fur and see if the smell is gone. If not you can mix another batch.

Kollie, our border collie, was clean with 1 wash and rinse
 and is back to work herding the hens. 

One wash with this solution left my border collie clean and soft and shiny and smelling sweet. She was the most effected and covered all over with skunk oil. Different fur types and situations may need a second or third wash.

Walker, my Aussie,  was not so easy. He is afraid of water so he is a bit touchy. The skunk got him right on the mouth and nose and side of face.  I still smell the skunk on him and will make another batch and wash him again.


Regular dog shampoo alone does not work and as you rub in the suds it spreads the skunk oil deeper into their coat.

Take care and good luck

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Until next time:
Stock up on these  because they seem to be the solution to many jobs around the home, garden and farm.

• hydrogen peroxide
•  baking soda
•  vinegar
•  lemon juice
•  borax
•  Dawn dish soap 
•  salt,

Your Truly,
Deborah Moen of Little Utah Farm

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