The young Light Brahma on the left hatched on Monday morning, the little Silkie tucked between the stuffed puppy and the brick holding the water was hatched on Friday. So cute and sweet, and the first poster babies for the baby animal photo contest launching this week on the farm Facebook page.
These copper thunderbird and swarovski crystal earrings are one of the prizes for the contest!
The tomatoes are getting closer to being ready to go out each day. Perhaps by the time the storms pass, everything will be ready!
Kale and spinach growing in one of the lettuce beds. One of Wyatt's hens keeps sneaking out to play in the other lettuce bed and eat the seedlings and dust bathe in the lettuce bed, so I am going to replant that one after the weekend storm moves through.
The Pichu plants are coming back pretty well, thanks to those of you who gave me advice in how to prune them! I will be looking to see how they grow in compare to the seeds I saved from last year.
The chickens were loving the beautiful weather during the week, and particularly enjoyed dust baths...
Some were willing to share the craters they had dug in the ground...
others don't share very well and send the others off to find their own spots!
We have been continuing with the special coop project. The kids got the panel of doors attached to the fence panels, but with the weather we were unable to get anything else done on the project yesterday or today. Hopefully the coming week!
I haven't gotten to tilling the main garden, though hopefully soon. Funny thing, Shadow is absolutely convinced that the owl on top of the clothesline is going to mess with her farm, so she keeps a close eye on it and tells it who is in charge...
For some reason, I am entertained with this tree that died in the buck pen. This branch makes nice firewood, though I miss the tree!
We believe silly Silver here is pregnant, though we haven't had her tested. Going to have to get her some more exercise, though, I think she is a little big right now, and don't want that to cause problems.
I have been acquiring windows and glass panel doors for a greenhouse project to come. I am really looking forward to that project, but lately other projects keep presenting themselves, so hopefully soon!
We haven't had rain since back in November, as far as I remember. A big storm blew in yesterday evening, with mostly wind, but things were holding their own this morning. Then this afternoon, another big round of wind came. This is the doe barn, pretty much a total loss. All of the animals are safe, though, so we are glad and will begin creating plans to rebuild.
This double rainbow appeared in the front. Funny thing about the wrath of a storm, so beautiful, yet leaving such destruction.
The geese are pretty much the only ones who are loving the weather, but I am thankful for the rain!
This single rainbow was to the North East of us.
When life gets crazy, it is good to bring out the treats to brighten the day of the chickens! Okay, so everyone got treats and the animals all enjoyed them, and we enjoyed breakfast for dinner. Now time for one last check of the night before bed. Hope you are all safe and sound and have a wonderful weekend!
Watch for that contest to come up this week., and set aside your photos you want to enter. Love to all!
