Several people have asked if we have insect issues at Patina Farm. The answer is yes, especially now as the weather gets warmer. Flies are particularly challenging. They love our donkeys and cows. We use only animal safe products on all of our animals and gardens. We also use see through fly masks when things get really bad. People have also asked me if I talk to our animals. I think sometimes in our videos I seem very quiet, but I do converse with our animals. Sometimes the conversation isn’t v