Rainy Labor Day

It was a dark and stormy day here on the little farm.  We made the most of it though - we spent a lot of time in the Bunny Barn - cleaning and sexing litters.  We have some very cute kits.  We bred our Silver Fox blue Doe "Dutchess" and another New Zealand Cali cross doe.  We try to always to have at least 2 litters at the same in case there is a need to foster babies.

Dwarf Hotot/Netherland Cross - will stay tiny and so cute!!

Silver Fox Kits - 2 young Bucks

New Zealand Cali Cross

Even though it was raining we moved some chickens around in anticipation of adding to a couple of the breeding flocks. I like to be prepared for opportunity and it did come along later in the day.  We traded a few Production Red laying hens for a young pair of Buff Orpingtons.  So, hopefully we will be hatching chicks from them in the spring.

The Heritage Delawares are liking their new coop and run.  I am hoping to add more pullets to the flock in the spring. They are in need of conservation and are a nice part of American poultry history.

Heritage Delaware Roo and Hens

The Peking ducks of course stayed out all day and played and played.  They were so verbal and having an absolute blast.  We are really glad we added them to our little farm this year.  They have just started to lay but the shortened daylight hours are having an effect - as expected.   Soon enough we will have duck eggs coming out of our ears!  Can't wait to bake with them and also to hatch some duckings as well.  The Pekins are in a temporary run that will be their winter housing until spring.  A new Duck House and small pond are in the works for them.

Would love to hear all about what animals you have or wish you could have - I have a wish list as well  - I want some Pygmy goats for starters.

Pekin Ducks