Low on water

We moved the cattle to a new field today and it went well, as usual.  But before the move we had to spend a hour (or two) dragging a water line to the new field.  We never have to supplement water in this field as there is a spring that feeds into it for the cattle to drink from.  Today the spring is dry.  Even with all the extra rain we have had, we are getting very dry.  I hope for a shower this week to help rejuvenate the spring. 
While hooking up the water line a predator got into the layers and snatched some of our girls.  It was very odd because I had just been past them and there were no problems.  When I got back from hooking up the water line I noticed the feathers all over.  To make things more interesting, it all happened within feet of the cattle.  When I went down to hook up the water the cows and chickens were comingling.  The chickens almost walk on top of the cattle when they are laying down.  So, I thought it odd that the situation happened with the cows so close at hand.  Anyway, the layers will be moving again tomorrow. 
We also moved the little layers out to a mobile coop this past week.  It is interesting because they never figure out to go back into the coop on their own.  The first night I had to put 100 of them back to bed.  The next night half of that.  The next, half of that.  Last night we were down to 2.  I am hoping that tonight they all have it figured out. 
The corn is coming on nicely, finally.  We had a slow start with our first patches being behind.  But we are now on track.  We will have two varieties on the stand for Labopr Day weekend.  Harris 1001 ( our bicolor) and Silver King.  We will have plenty stocked for all of your holiday festivities.  Larger orders, please call ahead.