Animals
Sam is not much of a swimmer, and prefers to wade in the shallow end.
Oakley has finally decided that he likes water,
but prefers a shallow, narrow pool. He submerges in the stream that feeds the pond...
emerging with algae and grass on his nose.
Addendum (written several hours later)...
Edith is back hanging out with her pals, Tom and Chuck once again.
While she was off the nest, I made the decision to rob the eggs.
I would rather have Edith safe than take a chance
on her sitting in the woods on a nest of eggs.
(Besides, 3 turkeys is enough for now.)
PS....A very happy June 1st to you!!
- Who's Who.... Part 4
It seems that everyone that visits the farm is amazed by our turkeys,Tom and Chuck. These two handsome fellows are Bourbon Reds,a heritage breed of turkey.Originally we had ordered 4 just-hatched turkey poults. Only three lived...Tom, Chuck, and Edith....
- Good News
It was a perfect weekend...just the right blend of work and fun!Saturday was spent visiting a few greenhouses and antique marketsfollowed by time spent with friends...celebrating Cinqo de Mayo (eating wonderful Mexican food)and watching the Kentucky Derby...
- Turkey Troubles
It seems our turkeys are the topic of discussion this week.Yesterday's post told the story of our unsuccessful attempt at hatching turkey eggs.Today's post could end with either a happy or a sad ending also. It seems our female Bourbon Red turkey,...
- Bad Breaks (bad Brakes)
If you have ever had the opportunity to watch a baby bird hatching from its egg,you will agree with me that it is rather miraculous that we have any birds on this earthat all! Peck, peck, peck...they work so very hard with their little beaks...which...
- A Day Of Tales
Yesterday, on my way out to do afternoon chores, I was met at the gardenby Bobby, the most adventurous of our barn kitties. Quite pleased with himself, he told me a tale of how he hadchased two bunnies who had come into my garden for a nibble.He had...
Animals
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Edith has been found.
No fox hunting sadness here!!
Edith was dutifully sitting on a nest of eggs at the edge of the woods.
And I am doing the happy turkey dance!
And I am doing the happy turkey dance!
Let me tell you, I couldn't be more happy or more relieved.
I had such a heavy heart when I thought she was gone for good.
Now, the quandary is this....
if I let her keep sitting here on this nest, she is at risk of getting eaten
by a predator.
At the same time, I hate to rob her of the chance to be a Mama.
What to do?????????
I will let you know what we decide to do.
It has been beastly hot around the farm this week.
The animals have a hard time coping with this heat.
It seems like "too hot too early" in the summer.
Trips to the pond help cool down the dogs.
Especially our Olympic swimmer, Maddie.
Sam is not much of a swimmer, and prefers to wade in the shallow end.
Oakley has finally decided that he likes water,
but prefers a shallow, narrow pool. He submerges in the stream that feeds the pond...
emerging with algae and grass on his nose.
Luckily, there are plenty of trees for shade in our pasture,
and fans at the barn so the horses can get relief.
Lastly, I wanted to share a couple of pictures that I took while out
doing chores.
Peek-a-boo....
can you guess who?
It seems to be turtle season for some reason.
Slow moving box turtles make great photo subjects.
As for the guy below....he was fast and hard to catch.
This was as close as I got.
No hiding in his shell for him!
And off he goes...running!
(Fast enough to keep up with a hare, I believe!)
Addendum (written several hours later)...
Edith is back hanging out with her pals, Tom and Chuck once again.
While she was off the nest, I made the decision to rob the eggs.
I would rather have Edith safe than take a chance
on her sitting in the woods on a nest of eggs.
(Besides, 3 turkeys is enough for now.)
PS....A very happy June 1st to you!!
- Who's Who.... Part 4
It seems that everyone that visits the farm is amazed by our turkeys,Tom and Chuck. These two handsome fellows are Bourbon Reds,a heritage breed of turkey.Originally we had ordered 4 just-hatched turkey poults. Only three lived...Tom, Chuck, and Edith....
- Good News
It was a perfect weekend...just the right blend of work and fun!Saturday was spent visiting a few greenhouses and antique marketsfollowed by time spent with friends...celebrating Cinqo de Mayo (eating wonderful Mexican food)and watching the Kentucky Derby...
- Turkey Troubles
It seems our turkeys are the topic of discussion this week.Yesterday's post told the story of our unsuccessful attempt at hatching turkey eggs.Today's post could end with either a happy or a sad ending also. It seems our female Bourbon Red turkey,...
- Bad Breaks (bad Brakes)
If you have ever had the opportunity to watch a baby bird hatching from its egg,you will agree with me that it is rather miraculous that we have any birds on this earthat all! Peck, peck, peck...they work so very hard with their little beaks...which...
- A Day Of Tales
Yesterday, on my way out to do afternoon chores, I was met at the gardenby Bobby, the most adventurous of our barn kitties. Quite pleased with himself, he told me a tale of how he hadchased two bunnies who had come into my garden for a nibble.He had...