Not the only show ..

There are still  plenty of other things happening on the farm or so these little chicks thought as they mounted yet another escape.

These were labelled Rhode Island Reds at the feed store but I am not terribly sure what they are now-  they should be redder than this by now but their feathers are growing in quite a different  shade- however they are good and strong and layers (I hope).

 I love my worn out roosters.

The sun shone all day and Sheila was happy. 

Oh ALL RIGHT then.  I was just tricking. You don’t want to talk about mystery chicks or happy pigs. You want to see more of Txiki the other Chickie.

Back to Txiki and Alex then. 

This is one of my favourite shots of Txiki and her mother Alex. The calf is feeding well and doing everything expected and the level of care from her mother is extraordinary. Not obsessive or negative, just gentle and constant.  A joy to watch. And thank goodness I can get in close too. This is the strongest calf I have ever had born here – she is literally jogging about the yards on day one. 

I am worn out. But today Inaki and I will begin to turn Poppys big house into a farrowing pen. Everything but the two panels that I will have prepared and will put up in the last few days.  I am not 100% sure that Poppy  is pregnant yet but as proven by Alex it is better to be ahead of the game.

I hope you have a lovely day.

I will.

Love celi