Daisy has had quite enough of all the fuss about Mama and would like to remind us that she is pregnant too and due in a little over a month. The wind makes her tired. Even though she is a big girl.
The wind was so wild yesterday that the guineas and the cats hung out in the barn with Mama all day. Of course Kupa was there too. 
The guineas could learn and thing or two about calm behaviour from Kupa.
We worked on the new pigsty. As you can see their pen runs through the centre of the barn, so it will be airy and cool for the summer. Out that door will be their outdoor playground which will have a paddling pool in it. Pigs like water. I will also train them to poo outside so that the clean up is easy and the barn still smells nice. 
Here is my house lettuce in its enamel tub on the verandah! For when I just need a leaf or two for a sandwich at lunchtime. 
The walnut is recovering from its frosting off. 
Time for bed Thing Two. Let Mama sleep now.
Good morning.
This day is looking to be a beautiful day. So far there is no wind and I can hear all the birds and animals, as they wake up, from my study.
We will do well today. It is so much easier to have a good productive day when the weather co-operates.
You have a great day too.
celi
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53 responses to “A wee wander on the farmy. We won’t go far though.”
A stormy day here too (relatively!). I like your high hopes for your piggies, they sound like they’re going to have a very luxurious existence. 🙂
I love the pigsty! It really is very open and accommodating! I think my favorite farm animals are baby pigs! I must admit you surprised me with the goal to train them to “go” outside! I’m so glad today appears to give you a calmer weather day! You have much to do! Good day to YOU, Celi! Can’t wait for all the babies! Debra
I do enjoy it when you take us on these walk-abouts, Celi. Your tub o’ lettuce serves a useful purpose and is a great idea. Yesterday’s wind snapped a tree bough that broke a neighbor’s car window. If it was that strong around here, it must have really been something for you out there on The Flats. Have a great day!
Beautiful photos this morning.
A beautiful wander, today. I love that shot of Thing Two! I’m so glad that your weather is improving. We’ve had the wind too, and on Saturday we were planting bushes (46 of them) in a spring snow storm, wet and blowing horizontally!
I cannot wait for the babies – loving your post! Have a Great Day!
what a breath of fresh air, but no barnyard smell; for an urban soul, i find that splendiferous; loved the pictures, particulary the picture of the guinea hens; gorgeous color; your writng makes me love your pregnant cow; how good is that? best of the day to you
A much calmer day today. I’ve been busy, but not today, so I caught up with my blog friends this morning.
That shot of Daisy is priceless!! How cute can she be? 🙂
You have such a unique home 🙂
I’m glad to hear that you’re in for a break from the wind- it does sound exhausting!
Poor tired Miss Daisy! And I love the enamel bath full of salad…beautiful!
Great shot of Thing Two. Yes, that outline is striking! Oh the wind…amazing the importance of four small walls and a roof. In the midst of travesty, the animals know how and where to congregate and hunker down – no matter the make or model. What a lesson in basics.
Poor Daisy looks exhausted! I love your yellow enamel teapot in the lettuce pictures.
morning everyone, i have a been a little bit busy this morning so have not got to all your lovely messages, and YOU KNOW WHY..we have been having lambies. .. a few hiccups but now we have three big live lambs and a very grumpy mum! Now back to work for me.. pics tomorrow.. They are gorgeous! c
Yeah! Congratulations to the new mum and all the farm!