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"I know of no pursuit in which more real and important services can be rendered to any country than by improving its agriculture, its breed of useful animals, and other branches of a husbandman's cares."
- George Washington
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
The ducklings are hatching!
A friend has been incubating some of our duck eggs for us and today we were able to watch a couple of them hatch! They look a bit bedraggled when they first come out - but soon fluff up and start moving around. So far there are 7, but we could end up with quite a few more in the next 24 hours.
In this picture you can see the end of the egg being cracked open |
Out comes the duckling! |
Here are the dry fluffed up ducklings - just waiting to be cuddled! |
Friday, March 30, 2012
Springtime @ the Farm
Spring is my favorite time of year - besides summer, that is - and with spring comes new birth. The first to arrive on the scene were 5 little bunnies from proud parents Polly and Buck. Actually, I think Polly will be glad to be rid of them since they are eating her out of house and home. They are almost all spoken for and will be ready to go just before Easter. We are also expecting some kittens (Oh joy, Libby was naughty!) and some new kids later in spring. Some friends are trying to incubate duck eggs for us, so hopefully we will have some new little quackers in about 3 weeks.
My list of to-dos on the frig is getting longer by the minute, and I can't wait for some more good weather to go outside and have more fun! If you ever want to come out and visit some animals, give us a call and bring the kids. I might even have a free bar of our soap to give you - which reminds me that I had better go make some more. Happy spring!
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