We're in the Navy!

Not too long ago Rebecca had her enrollment ceremony into the Canadian Navy Reserves.  She plans on doing that until she's finished high school and then joining the regular forces.  She will be gone for 9 weeks this summer to Halifax for her basic training.  You can't imagine how proud of her we are.

I recently got some new farm residents.  They are Black Swedish Ducks, a pair of them.  Right now they are living with the chickens, and not too happy about it.  It won't be long and there will puddles and streams for them to swim in and enjoy.  But for now they have to content themselves with bathing in the chicken water.

Seven days. Six mommas and fourteen live  kids.  We're done kidding.  I'm back milking goats again for the summer.  Kidding went well, we only lost 1 out of a set of quads.  All families are doing well.

It's a windy cold day, but the door on the goat barn opens south.  Everyone is enjoying the warm sun.
I'm off from having babies until April first when we start these.

It won't be as easy as the goats and will last for a month.  I'm gonna enjoy my sleep now though.

Peas in a Pod

The first set of kids came this morning...finally.  I've been checking the does round the clock and we are now under way.  Mila was first today with a set of triplets - all identical girls.  Last time she kidded she had quads,  so this year she's taking a break and only raising 3 kids.  LOL The remaining 5 does are bagged up so it won't be long. 

Wool Dryer Balls

Reduce drying time and static cling with this chemical free way to dry your clothes.  I make these balls from my own wool that I know is chemical free. You will need 4 per load for to be effective but they will last for years.  If you ever wondered about the toxins in fabric softeners just google "chemicals in dryer sheets". 

$20.00 for set of 4

contact Pam at millerlp@imagewireless.ca

 

Eggs

The hens are now laying to beat the band.  We have eggs for sale at $2.50 per dozen.  We use no chemicals, antibiotics or hormones.  Our feed is grown locally and I am supplementing with flax seed.  Give me a shout if you're interested.  Delivery may be available.

Old Man Winter has decided to return to us in SE Saskatchewan.  It's been a wonderful run and no one can take away the easy winter we've already had.  On Thursday morning I found this and many thirsty animals.  After Lyle got the electrical fixed I spent the rest of the day getting the ice out. 

Bugsy prefers softer water.