Hello, everyone! It just occurred to me that I've been posting on Facebook a fair bit, but haven't updated people who just follow my blog.
Life is good... spring is here... and despite the epic amount of mud gradually filling in the gaps between the melting snow in my yard, I'm very excited to be past winter. This is a bit of a weird thought, but I actually wondered if our short, fairly mild winter was a direct result of all the people praying for my safety in the (somewhat under-insulated) dome. Now there's a humbling thought!!
In other news, I am temporarily unemployed due to the Coronavirus - the shop where I work is definitely not considered "essential," and would probably be a high risk location for spreading germs, since we tend to get tourists from all over. I'm trusting God for provision... I don't anticipate problems, though I will want to be careful with my money. I do feel for those who are in a really tight spot due to job closures, though!
In the meantime, I'm grateful for lots of time to spend at home with the animals - this is what I've wanted for a long time.
Here are a few photos of some of the critters. :)
Rhode standing, and one of the boys on the pallet fence, which has been moderately successful at keeping them in. Rhode is due as soon as April 3rd, but probably a few days after that. Dad and Timothy came over yesterday and helped me work on turning my hay shed into a second goat pen so that Rhode and her babies can be away from the boys.
Below is Speedy, one of my favorite hens - if I'm allowed to have a favorite, lol! I think she's beautiful. ♥️
Breeze is a sweetie pie. She has a nice moderate energy level, and is affectionate without being pushy. Depending on a gazillion factors, there's a chance I would try to breed her this fall.
Mr. Floofle!! (Sometimes AKA Kerfluffle.) He's doing well... finally getting bigger and getting his full adult plumage. I think I've even heard him trying to crow some mornings - it sounds like something out of Jurassic Park, lol. He's still definitely special needs, and I monitor him continuously in case the other roo picks on him...if that were to happen, I would send him away to be a pet with a friend. I think he would make a good pet. :P
And Bartholomew... this kitten is an absolute love bug!! Unfortunately I am still keeping him in my xl dog crate most of the time, because Breeze and Nala seem to be still deciding whether he's friend or food, lol. But I take him out a few times a day and give him a good long snuggle, while he purrs up a storm. This little guy isn't afraid of anything, either! I think he's going to be an excellent farm cat.
Big Blue. She has kind of a rosy hue to her feathers, unlike the other two white hens.
The pooches posed for me yesterday... it's rare to get all three holding still for a picture!
And sweet mama Nala... as of today, we're only 13 days from her due date!!! She has definitely slowed waaay down, and is becoming quite round. It's going to be very, very interesting fitting an additional 6+ Collies into the dome for 8 weeks! 😂😂😂
I have two puppies reserved (one by me!! :D ), so that leaves at least 4 that will still be for sale... feel free to pass around the word. Assuming travel bans are lifted by early June, I would potentially be willing to drive several hours to meet buyers.
Anyway, I hope everyone is hanging in there!
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