Tag: peachicks

The Nod

Geraldine the peahen does this  very sweet thing when I call to her. I call her name. She gives a little nod, a dip of her head, then lilts her eyes to the side and tipping her beak she looks to me out from under her… Continue Reading “The Nod”

Hanging out

Last night – late – after a very long trip, Hugo arrived.  All the way from Avignon in France.  Just to hang out at the farmy for a few months. He is still sleeping. So today will be a bewildering day for him. The first… Continue Reading “Hanging out”

Four Peachicks!

Mrs Flowers brought her peachicks out for a walk today and there are four wee chicks.  FOUR! Good girl Mrs Flowers. Working fast all I got was this blurry image but they are all walking and talking and looking lovely. All multi coloured.  Pania decided… Continue Reading “Four Peachicks!”

Amanda’s Eyes

One of my favourite things is to give Camera House to a guest and then see what images speak to them. Here is the farmy from the Point of View of Amanda’s eyes. I do not need to say much more really. Her pictures… Continue Reading “Amanda’s Eyes”

Natures Way?

Nature is cruel and most of all it is cruel to animals or birds that are not perfect.  After watching the pea-chicks roll around their little box, both with one leg out at a right angle, wings spread, miserable, unable even to stand to eat,… Continue Reading “Natures Way?”

Handle the Jandal

In New Zealand we call Flip Flops: Jandals. On the East Coast of America there is a rumour that they were called Clipper Cloppers.  (I really like that name). Boots the Orange kitten just calls them A Pillow.  As usual some days Poppy looks pregnant… Continue Reading “Handle the Jandal”

Chick Therapy

It was hot yesterday. Breathtakingly hot. But more rain is on the way so we are not complaining. The Cadet needed a little extra loving yesterday so she came over to the farm for some chick therapy. (Above is a little peachick they are… Continue Reading “Chick Therapy”