Saturday, January 31, 2015

The End of January in Farm Photos

It seemed cold and dreary this week at the farm.  Many of the animals stayed huddled together.  

Everyone in the chicken house getting ready for bed!



This little hen is a guest in the chicken hospital- a straw filled dog crate in my warm office.  She has been keeping to herself and not eating much so I want to keep an eye on her and make sure she gets some extra healthy food and lots of warm water.  Cute isn't she?


Waking up...


A close call with a goose beak..


Couldn't give this chicken a blond wig again if I tried.  What do you think of the look?


My shoulder makes a nice perch.


"It's cold out.  May I come inside?"


Whose print is this?  This belongs to Cherokee, our male (Tom) turkey.


With increased hours of sunlight each day, the hens start to lay more eggs!


"Do you have any food for me?" asks Traveler.


Thursday, January 29, 2015

The Mystery of the Squishy Egg Solved

Hi everyone!  I few months ago I showed you a video about a squishy egg that I found in one of the nest boxes here at the farm.  If you don't remember that video, you can see it here:
Squishy Egg Part 1: Click here to see the Squishy Egg


It is best to watch part 1 first!

Yesterday, I found another squishy egg and was able to solve the mystery of what might be inside of it!  You can see the video here!
Squishy Egg Part 2: Click here to solve the mystery of what is inside!

Friday, January 23, 2015

A Farm Week in Pictures!

Hello Lucy!


One of my favorite spots on the farm:


My little Roo.


Love the barn with snow!


Gandolf!



The geese don't mind the snow and they act as one being:


Getting ready for bed:


A pretty morning:


A gift from a very talented, young artist!  Love this and thank you!


Fluffy has a new spot to lay eggs:


Have a great weekend everyone!  










Monday, January 19, 2015

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Have you ever seen a turkey strut?

Cherokee aka Pop Tart is such a strutter! Ask me sometime where these names came from!



Good Morning Gandolf!

Our Morning Ritual



My daily morning conversation with Gandolf:
Me: "Good Morning Gandolf. How are you? Heard you barking all night. Did you chase away any bad guys?" 
I put down his food, fill his water. Grab him in a neck hold.
Me: "Who loves you, Gandy? Me, I love you. I love you so much!"
Kiss on head and I'm off.



Thursday, January 15, 2015

For the Love of Animals!


How great is this painting of a horse by our young artist, Fiona?  I love, love, love this!  I love the vivid blue eye matching the sky.  I love the bright colors.  I love that the horse has socks.  And a blowing mane.  But most of all, I love that the love of animals is innate in us.

Thank you for this painting, Fiona.  I can't wait to see more work from you!
xoxoxo  Julie