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”
Sorry about Tui, peaceful though it was. – and the prospect of new life, add a youngster playing and, well, a mighty fine day.
What a lovely post!! So happy about all the new babies and farm news. My heart goes out to you about Tui…I’m so glad it was a peaceful passing. Thank you, for your beautiful pictures and words, Celi. 🙂
That’s my girl! Nothing like a spot of jiggy to burn the calories! Although I suspect Miss C will be putting you in your Diet Chain field anyway, we don’t want all Tane’s efforts to be in vain because you’re still too tubby. So sorry you’ve lost Tui, but what a calm and peaceful way to go, no fear, no sickness. We should all have such a good passing…
It was a gorgeous day on the farmy yesterday, cool breezes all day and lots of sunshine. Cecilia was so nice to let my friend Susan and her grandson come over from Iowa to visit. He was enthralled by the peacocks and had great fun throwing the stick for the dogs. The quiche turned out to be very good, tho I forgot to add the sweated onion. We had them on top of the quiche as a delicious garnish instead. Piggy love is in the air!
I’m sad for you, Cecilia, losing Tui. Life is so fragile. But Happy for such a surprising turn of events for your little Kunekunes. Hope the timing works for them. So many different photos! Even the quiche crust recipe I might be able to handle.
Yes I too am sad to hear of tui’s loss but also thank-ful that she just went to sleep…what we all wish for in the end.
And Tima…you little rascal…. But she is bringing new life to replace one we lost…
That didn’t sound right..no life can really be replaced…it just the circle of life…
Happy and sad news woven into this post today in the kind of way you have of gently sharing the good and the not so good. Life. Real.
One life on the farmy ends while waiting for new life to begin.
And thanks to Pig Love, I too keep hearing Marvin Gaye singing “Let’s Get It On”. 🙂
Sweet little Tui. Good that her passing was peaceful. Love to you all. xx
When my time comes, I’d like to go out like Tui, with my head tucked under my arm! Celi what exactly did you say to Tima on the ride home from the vets? It seems to have done the trick for T&T the Kune Kunes! I like the sound of the quiche base … I have taken details to try it, just what I fancy for this evening!!
I am sorry about Tui. Will Pania (do I have that right?) miss her?
Pania is in the last few days of sitting on her eggs so she has not been in contact with the others at all.. and she is not alone.. as long as Tui’s passing was not caused by something contagious.. c
Gosh, I’m so sorry, Miss C. It’s always hard to lose our fur and feather friends.
Linda
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I am so sorry about Tui.
your farm is a microcosm of life coming and going…..sad about Tui, but as you said she just went to sleep head tucked under….and almost simultaneously Tane and Tima might be
creating new life……thanks for the quiche base recipe- I’ll be making one today- looks lovely! Big hugs to all on your farmy.
Ah, poor Tui. How long do peahens live?
What funny little pigs… Murphy’s Law never plays by the rules but they’re getting their in the end, jiggy indeed! Tui had a good life, and quietly went to heaven’s garden. As it should be.