First things first.
The weather.
Yes, we got another dump last week. Maybe six inches.
Please do not say, "oh my, isn't it pretty". Not when the tractor doesn't run so Rick can't plow the very long driveway and you cannot leave.
More shoveling in the donkey yard for places to throw hay. Since they don't like to forge their own trails, much manure can be found in the dining areas which must be cleared before throwing hay. And much manure in the barn overnight. And then there's this. In the barn.
Manure in the feed bowl. Happens a lot. Why, I ask. I never receive an answer.
Last post we talked about the hens being on strike. Big news -- one egg yesterday. The first in at least a couple of weeks. Could it be the new feed? Could it be the parsley tea I've put in their water twice (after reading an article in one of my chicken magazines). And, the girls actually ventured into the barn during morning chores. This is normal during warm weather but they've really been off their game recently.
One of the sights I always enjoy is seeing the deer wandering in the woods in the back of the house. It's hard to see here, but there seems to be a herd of about seven girls frequenting the area.
On a final note, let me show you the newest holiday decoration. The citrus tree.
When my son arrived on Thanksgiving he brought slices of various dehydrated citrus slices. Meant for the Christmas tree. But we decided to create our own citrus tree with slices having spaces large enough for a ribbon.
A cordless lamp on the windowsill lights the slices up quite well. I may add some small red balls. But maybe not.
Whatever holiday you celebrate, enjoy family, friends, good food and relaxing days.
