Daily observations of my simple life.

April

It's been awhile since I have been here to post. I was so uptight about taxes and once they were done I sat laconically on the front porch feeling such relief. Sigh.

Life on the farm continues with steady work. Weeding, caring for the animals, putting up a new back porch. It's all a work in progress. When my grandsons were here I moved the chicks from the bathtub to the garage, still under light. Once they were a month old, slightly older, I moved them over a period of three days to the chicken house. I then had to come to terms with the barred rocks , four of them, that I had bought from the local feed store. They told me they were pullets, ah hah, 4 roosters who loved harassing the chicks. They are finally in their own house with the chicks pen extending their yard. Once my little pullets are big enough I will keep one or two of the roosters. My neighbor gave me another little hen from my first batch of chickens , a grand daughter. I named her waterfall because her feathers cascade down white with black tips like a waterfall. She lays the most beautiful aqua green eggs like clear water. The chicks love going out in the horse corrals to scratch and eat. They are a pretty sight, the fluffy little silkies, the grey and red larger breeds, there's a little arracana that runs out into the horse corral whenever I am out cleaning and raking. It runs in like it's saying "I'll help" , so cute.

Luchia is now setting on 4 eggs and I'm so hoping she will be coming out of the brush with some young ones about the 18th of May. I keep water and food close by her nest. She gave me a scare when she flew on the neighbors roof. I was so afraid she was going to run away but no she was just looking for a nest. Carlos is still no where to be seen. I have fliers up but no responces.

This month I let Cheriki out for several days to roam my fenced 4 acres. After two days I also let Sage out now they pen together at night and follow me around when I'm working outdoors. The other morning I sat on the porch eating my breakfast and Sage was on one side of me and Cheriki was on the other. What pets they've become.

The weather has been stormy. Last week we had a real lightning storm . I was worried about Cheriki and Sage as it appeared to strike right in my back pasture. My printer is now dead. We are supposed to have another storm go through this next few days.

Dave from the mountains has called me a couple times this last week. Guess I'm going to have to make a trip to the mountains. He's talking about buying a sailboat for two.  Grin. Lake havasu?  Or ocean front property in Arizona?

Posted by: cactusandquail at 01:01 | link | comments (3)

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#1  28 April 2005 - 01:19

 

I love the picture you've painted here again: the little chick that runs into the corral to help, Cheriki and Sage on either side of you like two large dogs, and sailing in Arizona. Sounds like you're enjoying yourself these days.

InMyLife

#2  29 April 2005 - 22:21

 

I'm so glad you're back! I've truly missed the place you take us to when you write. Glad to hear life is going fine, and very happy to hear Luchia is safe.

Ladyinthemoon

#3  19 May 2005 - 01:54

 

Waterfall sounds like a gorgeous little hen! ;)

darkscarlette

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