Animals
- Maddie And The Ducklings
About two weeks ago, while we were on vacation,nine little ducklings hatched at our pond.This is the second generation of ducks that have come from my originalgroup of Swedish Runners, Cayugas, and Pekins. Maddie and I visited the pond yesterday afternoon...
- A Duck's Life
Our ducks are either incredibly smart or completely stupid.Either way, though, all 18 continue to survive...the best luck we have ever had with raising ducks. Now, I would love to credit Hubbs and I, saying that it is because wepainstakingly herd them...
- Pond Happenings
I make several trips to our pond each day...first thing in the morning,to let the ducks out, last thing at night to close them back in,and occasional trips in between with the dogs. Each and every time I arrive at the pond,seven wild ducks fly away. They...
- More Traditions
"Walkie Time!"...a favorite evening activity.Four sets of four legs come running when they hear those two words. Out the door, and down the driveway...with tremendous energy and overwhelming excitement.You would never guess that Hickory is the eldest...
- Bee Haven.....safe Haven
Yesterday was cold and rainy. Too rainy for outdoor activities....a good day for napping. The canine family seems to have all settled in to daily routines.Oakley, our new rescue lab, looks out for Hickory,our new "senior" rescue.Maddie is happy to have...
Animals
You Can Lead A Dog....
You can lead a dog....
to water....
but you cannot make him swim!
Maybe Oakley is afraid he will lose his
"Breathe Right Strip".
Oh wait! That's slobber on his nose.
Whoever heard of a Lab that doesn't swim?
So far we have not seen Oakley get into the pond.
Here is someone who is never shy about the water...
(Maddie)
Perhaps Oakley heard Sadie say how dangerous water can be!
You would never see her swimming.
Never!
Yep, that's Sadie the chicken dog.
Maybe we need a couple pairs of doggie
water wings!!
It's gonna be a hot summer, kids, if you stay out of the pond!
- Maddie And The Ducklings
About two weeks ago, while we were on vacation,nine little ducklings hatched at our pond.This is the second generation of ducks that have come from my originalgroup of Swedish Runners, Cayugas, and Pekins. Maddie and I visited the pond yesterday afternoon...
- A Duck's Life
Our ducks are either incredibly smart or completely stupid.Either way, though, all 18 continue to survive...the best luck we have ever had with raising ducks. Now, I would love to credit Hubbs and I, saying that it is because wepainstakingly herd them...
- Pond Happenings
I make several trips to our pond each day...first thing in the morning,to let the ducks out, last thing at night to close them back in,and occasional trips in between with the dogs. Each and every time I arrive at the pond,seven wild ducks fly away. They...
- More Traditions
"Walkie Time!"...a favorite evening activity.Four sets of four legs come running when they hear those two words. Out the door, and down the driveway...with tremendous energy and overwhelming excitement.You would never guess that Hickory is the eldest...
- Bee Haven.....safe Haven
Yesterday was cold and rainy. Too rainy for outdoor activities....a good day for napping. The canine family seems to have all settled in to daily routines.Oakley, our new rescue lab, looks out for Hickory,our new "senior" rescue.Maddie is happy to have...