Hello
SPRING THE CLEAN UP SEASON
I am starting the clean up here. Things get left undone when temps fall way below freezing. It’s a busy time and will go full tilt to the planting season.
I was hoping to get to the spinning night at Sheep and Shawl tonight but high winds are here and tree branches are flying everywhere, so I will stay home and hold the fort down. Tomorrow night I plan to go to Barb Perry’s (her farm is on the same mountain range as mine) book signing and trunk show at Sheep and Shawl. Her book is called Adventures in Yarn Farming. She has a rather large sheep farm and produces wonderful yarns.
MORTICIA IS BROODY
Last night I did my usual check on the chickens Morticia was no longer on the her usual place on the wire of the light. she was in one of the nesting places. And she started screaming when I got near, a sure sign of broodiness. I have given her more shavings and lots of hay and some food this morning. she has one egg of Sweet Pea’s under her and she will lay some too and before I know it there will be plenty of them under her.
If and when the eggs hatch I will bring her inside. its the safest way to ensure they will survive. Murphy is a good example of that. I was hoping that this would happen this year.
SPRING
I wanted something spring in the dining room so I set this up yesterday. it’s in the terrarium because the cats would sneak on the table when I am not around and tear it all apart.
It still does not look like spring outside today, still a lot of snow left. we are lucky to be escaping the snow which is coming along the coast. we will get some high winds from the storm and maybe a few flurries. the mid Atlantic states seem to be getting the brunt of the last few storms.
MOM
Mom is doing well after a few bouts of sickness this winter. She is cheerful and happy with the dog who lives at the home. She thinks its her dog. The dog loves her and is on her lap all the time. What a wonderful thing.
Many thanks for reading my blog this blustery day, It could go below zero tonight. I hope this is the end of those temps this year. Hope you have a wonderful evening. Carole
Whispering Pines Farm 