Yesterday morning I was walking Tima through Tane’s field on the way to Tima’s Diet Chain field and turned back to see if she was keeping up and there they were. Consorting. Having a little jiggy jig. Getting frisky. And very soon .. um.. deep in sexual congress. I swiftly averted my eyes so as not to give offence, shut the gate and left them together. Their very gentle but persistent sexual exploits were witnessed numerous times during the day. So Tima’s little ride in the car brought her into heat and luckily they were allowed to Get Together.
I am feeling confident that in three months, three weeks and three days we may very well get our baby kunekune after all.
Well, we did not expect THAT news today. 
We had a wee visitor yesterday who is entranced with farm life and especially loved the peacocks. And when he got tired of the farm life he came in to play with the toys. I love children on the farm, love it.
We had quiche and salad for lunch. Did I tell you my quiche base.
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup oats
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper.
Press into the quiche dish with your fingers until nice and thin.
So Kim made the quiche, we picked a salad, fresh bread and ate outside under the tree. I took a slice of Fede’s cherry pie to the Old Codger. He loves sweet pies.
Of course now my confidence in pregnant pigs is all over the place but I think Poppy looks pregnant. She has just over two weeks to go and is definitely rounder and her udder is dropping a little.
Some sad news. We found Tui the peahen dead in a nest in the pigs shelter yesterday. Remember when we saw her the other day and she looked hot – well I think that she was not well. It was sad to lose her, dear old girl, but the wonderful thing is that she died as though asleep. She was not killed by a predator. She just died with her head tucked into her wing – peacefully. No violence. And as you know – a violent death is a clear and present fear with free range birds. A peaceful death is such a relief.
I hope you have a lovely day.
Your friend on the farm,
celi
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52 responses to “Jiggy Jig”
What a shock Tui’s death is. I’m so glad she passed peacefully. Tima…my my!
Tui flies free now in spirit… what a lovely thought that is. Oh, Tima. There’s just something about running amok in the country. Not a darned thing wrong with seeking out yer fella when you’re in the mood, I say!! Ha ha!
Agree with everyone before me: Vale Tui: you will be in the farmy ‘cast of characters’ for ever. Tima: getting probably preggers does not excuse you from the ‘diet chain’! Being a porky mum simply is not healthy [pun intended!]. Oh love your simple quiche base recipe also – even I can manage!!!!
I liked your post because of Tima, but so sorry to hear about Tui. Still as you say it was a peaceful and natural death. Much to be said for that. Love your quiche base…I may steal that.
Oh yes.. it is easy peasy and never fails.. c
I love your delicate description of the frolics in the field. So Tima is fat, not pregnant (I’ve just caught up). Goodness me, it doesn’t do to look away for even a day, so much happens on the farmy. Sad about Tui, but as you say, a peaceful and natural death.
Who knew–all it took was a ride in the car? So glad Tui fell into a peaceful sleep. We’ve seen too many of the other kind on the farmy. I’ve never seen a cherry pie with meringue! I’ll have to make note of your quiche crust. Thanks!
These days I don’t take a chance, any poultry that dies without help from a predator goes to the diagnostic lab, even if I think I know the problem. Luckily that hasn’t happened often, and California has a great lab that’s free for people with small flocks, with preliminary results available within a day. I’ll keep my fingers crossed everything is well with your birds.
I did not know there was such a thing. If anything else happens I will get onto it.. the Vet says wait and see.. a FEELING that something is wrong is not a lot to go on.. c
What happened to today’s post? I’m baffled…
I am going to think of that sunset as Tui’s Sunset. Have to be prepared for constant changes on the Farmy. Some good, some bad. Some happy, some sad.
Nearly 3pm in Australia – after a day out thought to catch up late but I get ‘page not found’ whichever way I search . .. . ? Sme as ‘heretherebespiders’ . . .
I only get ‘page not found’ for today’s post as well… hoping all is still well at the farmy!
Yesterday’s post disappeared, and today’s is conspicuously absent. I, too, am hoping it’s just an internet or computer issue and not something more serious.
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That pie looks amazing! Can you share the recipe? Love the pictures!
Fede made it from our cherries so i have no idea what the recipe was.. tasty though. c