To my surprise there were lots of people all eager to purchase their choice of fowl. There were all varieties of ducks and chickens, some geese and the odd turkey all in tip top condition and the farmer was obviously a poultry man taking great pride in his stock. All the birds were well covered, had glossy feathers, were outgoing and outspoken! Not being a duck connoisseur (yet) I just chose the ones I thought were pretty - I might regret that in the long term...
Welcome Milton and Penelope :)
Now those familiar with our property might be asking where the pond came from. We commissioned Aaron who lives next door to build us a road next to the riding arena which will become the main access path to the stables which are being built at the end of the arena. Aaron started the earthworks and then it rained, and rained, and rained and now we have a pond.
BTW, it rained again....
Milton and Penelope think it is the best thing ever and I think they will be very disappointed when we drain it to continue the road making. Penelope has been popping out an egg almost everyday and I was hoping that she would sit on them but it doesn't appear as though she is going to so John bought an incubator and Alice is currently chief in charge of egg hatching. We have 17 eggs that are fertilised (Milton is quite active *blush*) and currently being nurtured. Here they are prior to being incubated (it's not all of them)
The rooster now has a name! His name is Rocky as he is quite the pugilist and Buddy (the dog), Milton and I often end up on the wrong end of his temper! Can't complain though he's a very good guardian for the ladies who are now producing between 22 and 30 eggs a week. You go girls!
Here is a picture of Rocky overseeing some ladies at the beauty salon and a restaurant.
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