Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Tuesday

More peahen eggs this morning! I've decided to just give them to the pigs rather than have a whole henhouse full of broody hens; after all what would we do if they all actually hatched?? After setting some cheese to drain and doing chores, it was off to Phyllis' for Trouble's herding handling session. She did great work, flanks, driving, fetching - it was very fun. With the imminent arrival of the calves we want to be sure she'll be able to help move them. Phyllis sent 4 of the old ducks back home with me (crested blue swedish) who are now in the pasture with the goats with access to the creek. Hopefully they'll stick around.

We have another young buckling this season for possible future use as a herd sire. His name is Blissberry No More Excuses - I'm calling him Nomo but am not sure that'll stick.

Got the lower garden weeded and I'm off to Stockman's Farm Supply now to pick up a few seeds and more pepper plants. Ah, hope springs eternal around here!