It was an absolutely spectacular weekend.
Mostly sunny with highs in the mid-forties made for perfect
weather for hiking in the woods.
And that is just what we did...Saturday and Sunday.
Of course we took the dogs.
But we had some unexpected company on one of our walks.
Normally Tom and Chuck spend their days up at the chicken houses
visiting with the chickens and the guineas.
As we walked by them on Saturday, they decided to walk along with us.
Up our lane we went... turkeys in tow.
We turned the corner onto the road.
The turkeys followed.
We walked further down the road.
The turkeys followed.
We passed Becky's house.
The turkeys followed.
We passed Becky's barn.
The turkeys kept walking.
Then we headed into our hay field which was still partially snow-covered.
The turkeys stopped.
And waited.
And watched.
By the time we reached the other side of the hayfield,
it was obvious that the turkeys had no intention of heading home.
Afraid to leave them out on the road,
we walked back to them and led them home.
And then we took our hike with the dogs.
And no turkeys!
Look who was sitting in the tree beside the bird feeder this weekend.
It was no surprise that there were no birds
and no squirrels to be seen.
This fellow gave up after about a half hour of patiently waiting
and flew off.
I could not identify what type of hawk this was.
He did not have a red tail....and Red Tail Hawks are the most common around here...
but instead had one that was black and white striped.
On and off the needles:
Sock #1 is finished. It's mate is started.
Comments
I have a question for you. We have 13 chickens, and they have been laying since January. At first, I was able to keep up with all of the eggs, but now I am getting a dozen a day, and have been for a while. My husband is going to ask if he can offer them for sale at work. BUT... in the meantime... do you have any advice as to what I can do with all of these eggs? I think I have eight dozen right now... and I have not collected today. Thanks for any tips you can offer!!
We, too, are also having a glut of eggs right now....about 50/day.
Oh I just love those turkey fellows.. They really do walk fast.. I was quite surprised..
I wish I could follow a pattern, would love to knit some socks..
What a wonderful home, farm, animals, family . . .
I so enjoy knowing you . . .