Look who moved in today! Four baby Pekin ducklings have taken up temporary residence in our garage.
These little babies are all Paul’s doing. He tells me that duck eggs are beyond wonderful. Growing up he had two Pekin ducks – Oscar and Susan. We’re not naming one Susan, but if there’s a boy in the bunch he’ll be an Oscar. We ordered six – five girls and one boy – but two didn’t survive the trip. Our farm continues to grow.
Moving Day for the Freedom Rangers
Today was moving day for the Freedom Rangers. They’ve been with us for four weeks now and things in the brooder were getting a bit crowded. Now that they have feathers they can move outside to their new digs. Hannah … Continue reading
Under Water
This picture was taken during yesterday’s torrential rain. The rain came down so hard that the duck’s mortar box and play yard were under water. They were having a grand time frolicking in their new (albeit temporary) pond!
Kitty T.V.
We call this Kitty T.V. Cinder and Snape are watching Banty Chickens in the Front Yard. Clearly it’s fascinating stuff.
A Little Garden Therapy
Instead of tackling my mile-long work “to do” list I opted for a little garden therapy today. I don’t often play hooky from my desk when there’s work to be done, but sunny and sixty with a forecast of a … Continue reading
Shadow’s Babies: Day Three
Shadow has turned out to be a good mama. Here she is with her babies on day three.
Milling Our Own Lumber
“Assemble the Portable Sawmill” has been on Paul’s to do list since parts for the mill were delivered seven years ago. The time and motivation were finally right for him to get this done – we’ve got 50 Freedom Ranger … Continue reading
