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
The Kitchen's Garden 
52 responses to “Jiggy Jig”
How amazing! Perhaps Tane and Tima heard you talking and got the right idea 😉
Sorry to hear about Tui.
Oh. So sorry to hear about Tui, although very nice that she died peacefully . But, there is always life on the farm! Fantastic news about Tima and Tane! I hope it takes.
Ha ha! Those two! Let’s hear it for baby kunekunes! Tell Federico that when he gets to Boston he should look us up at our farm! We are only 1/2 hour north of the city! Look how many friends he’s made, all over the world!
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could all slip away in our beds asleep like that. Happy Flight Tui. Things some people (kunes) will do to escape the diet chain! 🙂 Laura
I agree with you on both points there Laura!
Christine
I feel the same way.
Fingers crossed for baby kunekunes. Fedes cherry pie looks amazing! What a sweet little boy. Do you think he might be an architect later? Looking at his Lego building I think he might! Sorry about Tui, but as you say least she had a peaceful death. X
Sorry for that sudden loos of Tui. What happens to her body? Will you have to dig a grave for her?
Super yummi looking cherry pie…
Have a nice day…
Sorry for the mistakes: loss – yummy – what else?
Frisky piggies 🙂 But that pie looks fantastic! Now I’m hungry.
Oh piggy heavens. All I could hear in my piggy head was “Let’s Get it On” being sung by Marvin Gaye. Snorts – too fun!! Can’t wait to see babies. You know I love piglets! XOXO – Bacon
So sorry to hear about Tui C. It is always hard even with a peaceful passing.
I love your pie crust recipe – must try that soon.
have a joyful day C.
🙂 Mandy xo
Like all of life, sunshine and shadow. Goodbye Tui, it’s been good kwing you. I have everything crossed for the kunekunes. Have a lovely day.
love,
ViV x
Aw Tui….. you can not go roost with Kuppa again poor girl. Cycle of life isn’t it….
The circle of life on the farm. And thanks for the quiche base recipe!
Lots of unexpected news this morning, both sorrowful and happy, but we have to accept both when visiting with Miss C.
Sounds like the Old Codger must be doing well if he is eating that yummy pie! And so excited to hear about Tima!!! xo
What a mixed bag of news today. Sad news, but the best possible way to go. And those cheeky little piggies…she didn’t want to go on a diet so got a bit of action instead! Lovely quiche crust, will be giving that one a go this week. And wha a gorgeous little man you had with you on the farm – lucky boy!