This spring and into the summer has been a battle of epic proportions. Our two female ducks kept hiding nest, trying to make another bid
Tag: Baby animals
Betty’s Babies Are Growing Up!
I have watched baby ducks grow up before…. when we got our original two ducks a few years ago. Ducks grow FAST. But as with
Broody Betty is about to become a Mommy!!!
Anticipation is at an all-time high around our homestead. Betty the duck went broody and hid a nest of eggs. She has been sitting on
What To Expect When Your DUCK Is Expecting
This is a topic I never thought I would be writing about. I collect my eggs religiously, so when Betty the duck started only giving
Why Quail Do NOT Make Good Pets
When you are a parent, all you want to do is make your children happy. Sometimes you don’t stop to think in your pursuit of
A Birthday Wish Comes True
Ever since he was a little guy, the oldest country kid has had a deep affection for poultry. In the last year he has become
Spring = Lambs
Just up the road from us a piece is a farm that raises a lot of sheep. One of the really neat things they do
Happiness, Heartache and Hope
A year ago I got the “I want a duck” bug. I had been to various farm stores and looked in those big metal tubs
Chick Fever! Eco Glow Brooder Giveaway!!!
Many people are catching chick fever! Are you planning on bringing home baby chicks this spring? If so you should take a moment right now
The “Popcorn Gang”
Three weeks ago, we got quit the surprise….. A litter of bunnies! I didn’t have a clue our Graycie was even pregnant…. It is hard
Surprise!!! Baby Bunnies!!!
This whole crazy (mis)Adventure start, unbeknownst to me, 28-31 days ago. I however wasn’t clued into the goings on till around 2:30pm on Wednesday. That
County Fair ~ {Wordless Wednesday}
Okay, so I have noticed a LOT of bloggers are doing something called Wordless Wednesday. I *think* the gist of the thing is that your
One little boy, One little turtle……
They say if you love something, you should let it go, if it comes back it was meant to be…… Well this is a story
Fred, the mixed up duck
Once upon a time there was a girl who really wanted a duck. Every time she went to the feed store she would look at
Visiting our feathered neighbors
For the third year in a row, Mrs. Blue Jay has blessed us with the honor of her nest in the tree next to our