25 Dec 2013 – Farm Report

The hummingbirds are having such a difficult time at the feeder today.  The wind is blowing so hard that they aren’t able to hover and the feeder is moving around.  Ever once in a bit, one is able to take advantage of the break in the wind and success!  Yesterday’s storm didn’t turn out to…

Good mornin’, y’all.  It’s kinda cool this fine morning on the farm.  Maroochy and the Chicklets are getting along real nice.  I turned at one point yesterday and caught one of the Chicklets hitching a ride on mama’s back.  🙂  Even if I’d had a camera, I wouldn’t have been quick enough to catch the…

While MM and I were off visiting family, one of the chickens cut her foot. The kids have been taking care of her and doing a great job at it! They’ve cleaned, doctored and bandaged her up so that she is healing nicely. Love having the kids on the farm.

I hate the time change each time it rolls around.  Why can’t we leave well enough alone?  Why are we trying to “fix” it by changing it twice a year?  ugh.  Autumn is in full swing around here.  The trees by the house are in camouflage and it’s a cool 61 degrees this afternoon.  Our…

Maroochy and the Chicklets have adjusted to their new digs.  I found a purple iris that had bloomed even though Sweet Pea had chewed on it.  I also found where she has been sleeping in my flower bed.  🙁  Thankfully, Bear let us know about our first copperhead of the season.  MM and DJ dispatched…