Two days early, and five chicks have already arrived amid a wreckage of egg shells in the kitchen incubator. Sorry about the slightly blurred image, I had to be quick so that the humidification didn't dissipate too much.I have raced around all day sorting a dozen things in preparation for the lambs arrival. The shed has been cleaned out and sawdust and hay laid down. I collected lamb food, milk powder and feeding bottles and setup a new heat lamp in case we needed it. I also called in to see friend Eirlys who is a bit of an expert in sheep husbandry. She gave me a brief yet detailed pep talk on the dos and don't of lamb care!
Anyhow, the farmer who owns the lambs didn't turn up with them this afternoon and said he will do so the day after tomorrow! Chris is disappointed as he is working away in London....I will wait and see patiently aware that itmay or may not happen...I understand the vagaries of farmers all too well.
Next week I am having a night off from wellies and muck. I am meeting up with Nuala in Sheffield (we are staying in a hotel) and will hold court on Friday evening in some nice wine bar!
I have already enlisted old friends Mike, Bev,Katherine, Jane and Jonney H in joining us...and I can't wait to see them all...it's been too long. I am very excited..........at 47...how sad is that?
At 44, I think that is 'FLOPPING' awesome.
ReplyDeleteENJOY & Raise a pint for me!
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What've got hatched out then?
ReplyDeleteBaby lambs are lovely, I've adopted a few as a kid. very rewarding and tiring!!!!! are you planning on keeping them when they're grown?
Hope your black cloud is going, mine has. Thanks for concern, really touching. Will blog soon...promise.
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NK...I aim to raise a few!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteJESS:just a pick n'mix of hybrids...but at least one araucana has hatched! which is wonderful news
not sure about the lambs......lets wait and see if they arrive!!
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I'm glad that you're off to a good start with your chicks!! I guess they come when they're ready and I hope the lambs will come too--I need an "aaaaawwww they're so cute fix!" At 48, how sad is that?! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, how cute! I have never seen a chick actually come out of it's shell, awesome! We always ordered ours through the mail or the Co-op. I am a little disappointed now. You must be busting your buttons!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new chickies. Sooo cute. It must have been such a surprise when they started hatching.
ReplyDeleteWell, I guess we will just have to wait for the lambs to arrive.
You deserve some 'me' time. :)
Of course, if you hadn't been ready the farmer would have brought them
ReplyDeleteI agree with Eric... Looks like you will have a nice batch of chicks.
ReplyDeleteLamb food. Ivy? ;D
Have a great one, Wellie free,
Cat
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