Thanks everyone for your comments. I hear it’s warm in other parts of the country. Not warm here yet but it’s definitely spring and when you live on a farm, spring means new life.
If you’ve looked at the sidebar on my blog, you know we are on foal countdown and any day, Crystal could give birth. But even expectant moms still need exercise and Crystal’s preferred exercise is to play with her ball.
But sometimes those big old bellies get a tiny horse tired and that’s when it’s good to have friends.
I can use all your prayers and well wishes for a safe delivery and as soon as she does foal, I’ll share pictures.
And what would spring be without new birds, specifically baby turklets. Now these are no ordinary turkeys. They come from Porter’s Rare Heritage Turkeys in all colors of the rainbow. I think I ordered one of every color just because I thought they were so incredibly beautiful. Right now, you can’t really tell what color they’ll be but they are adorable. Here they are in their shipping box yesterday.
I tucked them in under the heat lamp and this morning, they are all thriving.
I love how poults always look as though they are thinking about weighty issues. So serious and thoughtful.
But all that thinking makes them tired and they just fall over fast asleep.
I also have dozens of Sebastopol eggs although my girl has shown no interest in being a Mom. I’ve put the eggs with a broody hen and I’ll see what happens.
There are animals though that don’t have a mate. My peacock is desperately searching for a hen to call his own and has approached every guinea but so far no luck.
That’s it for today. Time to head back out to the barn to check on the turkeys and marvel over the miracle of new life.
Have a great weekend everyone and thanks for visiting us!!!
Thanks one and all for answering my survey. It’s been a long winter here. Not much snow; just day after day of unremittingly gray, cold days. My spirits mirrored the view outside my window and I found myself sinking into a paralyzing depression. No, I’m not ready to write about it yet. There’s finally light at the end of the tunnel. But I’ll write about it at some point, some day but not now.
The days have finally started getting longer, the sun is appearing again and I have started spending more time outside, lying in the grass, watching clouds, thinking about where I’ve been, where I’m going, the meaning of life. And while all those serious thoughts can bring me down even more, they mean nothing to a tiny horse who lives in the moment and is oh so curious. I stay still and allow Crystal to nuzzle me all over and I let myself experience how awesome it is to have a bond with her.
And while having a busy puppy can be trying at times as they go through various wild stages, they are also a blessing. How can you resist an invitation to play?
I hadn’t gone near our woods in months. Too bittersweet with the thought of leaving soon but I managed to make myself head on out and I was glad I did. It’s hard to be sad when you’re out in nature with your best canine friends.
I made myself go riding although I had to drag myself to the barn but it was awesome being on Mr. Midnight.
And while there were times all I really wanted to do was lie down and never get up
I realize there are good friends all around.
So instead of hiding, I have decided to try to kick up my heels and feel the wind on my face.
No, not a quick fix but one prayer of gratitude one day at a time.
Thank you for spending time with us today.
I’m taking a survey and would love it if you’d share your thoughts in the comments. Here’s the question:
Do you prefer to read personal blogs that are always lighthearted and an escape or do you prefer reading blogs that share both the ups and downs of life?
I have my reasons for asking. Thanks!
I’m back from my blogging break feeling refreshed. Not much has been going on here in Vermont but for the past three weeks, Mountain Man has been hard at work in Missouri building my barn. And thanks to Mountain Man, I have photos to share. It took us quite a while to decide on the [...]
Mountain Woman is taking a blogging break.
Mountain Woman has a song stuck in her head.
Mid Winter on Red Pine Mountain.
Back to basics, farming, chickens, nature. Don’t you love it? Seems as though there is a resurgence of returning to our farm roots and that’s a wonderful thing BUT Along with this trend is a plethora of new magazines devoted to helping women remain glamorous and chic while knee deep in manure. As a former [...]
15 below this morning. If I didn’t live on a farm, I’d stick my head back under the covers and wait until daylight. But chores are waiting. I start dragging on layer after layer of clothing. No time to look in the mirror. If I didn’t live on a farm, I’d find a fabulous outfit [...]
Do you love looking at old photos of other people or do you run screeching from the room when people say “let me show you these photos?” Just fair warning. Here’s your chance to escape so do it now if old photos are not your thing. My brother stumbled upon a basket full of slides [...]
