It is a barn swallow. Which means that summer can now be spoken of in more positive tones. Gentler tones not those chilled, iceblock, impatient tones we have been hurling out into our gardens. It was not hot yesterday but as I worked I felt a delicious warmth spread into my bones. It was WARM. Warm is good. 
This was Sheila all day yesterday. In the end I went and sat on her and told her she had better get up or she would get a sunburn. She moaned at my lack of empathy, got up, walked over to the other side of her Corridor paddock and laid down there. The sun was just too perfect for her to resist.
Look into the top left hand corner of that shot and you will see the Barn Across The Way. It is that close and that far away.
That shot is a bit of luck for you though. I was over there for a while yesterday still working on getting a handle on the space but did not take the camera. I am working out how to house the chickens in there. I would say there is just over two acres of grazable land with a nice shelter belt, but no fences. The fences take the time. 
Marcel is thinking that possibly Queenie’s Bobby is more his size for the moment.
Daisy took advantage of a badly closed gate and let herself gently into the field with Queenie, the two bull calves, Marcel the lamb and a tractor full of chickens who refuse to lay anymore until I build them a proper chook house. All was well. The calves did not mind. Daisy was kind, did not kick anyone and Queenie was relieved to have some help with the young’uns.
Daisy’s own calf took absolutely no notice of her at all. Peace reigned.
It seems Queenies baby stole the shots yesterday. He is growing beautifully. He is very clean because Queenie and her big cows tongue cleans him daily. Speaking of tongues. 
Lovely Daisy. Such a lady.
Morning girls.
Oh and thank you Eha for reminding me. Number Three is coming along nicely, putting the weight back on and eating like mad. So that is a relief. Last night should be the last cool night too. I worry about pigs when it is hot and then cold like that. Daisy is still suffering from mastitis in that one quarter. But she is loving being out on the good grass, I have to ring her bell loudly for the milking now.
I hope you have a lovely day.
Your friend on the farmy
celi
The Kitchen's Garden 
30 responses to “See that Dot?”
Ah Good to see Mama, Tilly and Minty again, thanks 🙂 Good to see the cows all getting along so splendidly and I do believe Sheila has lost some weight. Enjoy your new Barn planning. Laura
She is looking much better .. that winter was hard on our Sheila.. c
Oh, I had to laugh at darling Sheila, toasting her belly of pork and juicy hams in the sunshine! I can just imagine the grumbling that ensued when she had to get up…
Marcel is so precious…however will he take it when his Brothers grow so much bigger than him?
It’s an Outside Day here this morning – sunshine everywhere!
Will Poppy get as big as Shelia? I love seeing all the animals in the morning with my tea. Just starts my day off right. Have a wonderful day Miss C
Glad the weather’s warming up for everyone.
A happy, peaceful day. Perfect!
That’s no way to treat a good Chrysler; they had a great engine in that model 🙂
Don’t get me started. This one was one of two others that were used as parts cars to get the 66 convertible on the road. I will show it to you one day it is in the garage though! John refused to junk this one and it is not cow art! The boot is a feeder.. you would be appalled.. no motor left though, that is on another car! sigh.. c
Am so glad I clicked on [after a brilliant night on our new season’s Masterchef actually!] to see all these wonderful photos before bedding down. Queenie’s boy IS a handsome one and what a great relationship he and Marcel seem to have. Daisy’s bobby looks a wee bit aloof, methinks 🙂 ! Yes, in fine weather that barn does not look so far away . . .well, no need to think of cold and wet today!! Enjoy!!!!
Soooo glad you are finally getting warm weather!!! It’s actually been hot and in the 90s here! Soon I’ll be swimming daily with Dolly the dog in the lake! Happy Happy Spring!!!! xoxoxo
glad you’re having a spot of welcome warmth. Those Bobbies look really smart, and as for Marcel – first he’s a dog and now he’s a calf, a crazy mixed up kid!
Love,
ViVx
Oh, glorious spring on the farm. You have taken me back to my childhood with your photos today of barn swallow and calves, flat prairie land and cow’s sandpaper tongue. Thank you.
Happy as a pig in clover or straw as the case may be! x
Great photos today, I can feel the warmth from here!
Yay for summer on its way to you C!
Have a beautiful day.
😉 Mandy xo
Love seeing everyone this morning ! Ton is always photo bombing ! Seems he had his eye on Daisy ! Always a delightful look on her face ! Having fun preparing all of my perennials for their summer show! Have a delightful day .
Nanster