So, the chicks have arrived but not the ducklings. Both were due Friday so hopefully the ducklings come today. The chicks are Black Australorps.
I know I said I would buy Leghorns again but I was very firmly but kindly told that my market prefers brown eggs. And I did not want those Rhode Island Reds again – these Aussie chicks are much nicer.
And already friendlier. They follow my hand around like they would follow a mothers head. Is that food? Is that food?
Sheila resumed her walks yesterday. She never got a walk on Molly’s sick days and so she was more than ready to get out and about. 
Molly is still slow but 90% better today.
Thanks Gods.
I really like this image so I will show it to you again.
I hope you have a good day.
Celi
PS I hope Molly does not choose Saturday or Sunday for piglets. Though I don’t think she is that close you never know with Molly. Looks like we are in for some real cold again over the weekend.
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Sheila is a big girl, but she is proportionately so. She looks to be in perfect weight! And look at those legs! If I were a construction worker in the 1940s, I would whistle.
I was also going to compliment you and Sheila on her fit, trim profile. She looks like an endurance pig, one that could go on half marathons with you.
Well of course I’m a fan of Aussie chicks 😉 Our neighbour chose Isa Browns -which are sweet chickens but they are quite wild girls and wander the village during their out time without regard for anyone’s private space… we share their eggs as reconciliation- for our shared flock but in time to come they be replaced with Australorps whch I remember from my grandparent’s farm, and which will not have quite as much free range and I hope will be tamer.
Oh, I’m so anxious for ours to get here! So trusting when they are little, and their antics are hilarious! What’s Sheila been doing – indoor exercises? She’s in great shape! Sunny (last note or two ago, I was documented as “anonymous” – ain’t that a kick in the pants!
Oh Sunny! That is weird. Just put S at the end of your message and we will know it is you! I did wonder
Well, reading this I got completely side-tracked this morning – looking at what kind of chicks I want to get this spring. One can spend a LOT of time perusing different breeds and where to purchase them from.
I still like the pig most.
Oh Celi, baby chicks are always cute but these little’uns are exceptionally so! Love how glossy and healthy-eyed they are!: )
I love the Black Australorps! I have several of my own and they are very friendly, hardy, and great layers of mocha colored eggs – enjoy!