Yesterday was quite an exciting day for the animals!
We had three farm friends, Kelly, Cathy, and Debbi come for a visit. They brought treats for the animals (and treats for me, as well...thank you!)
The pigs and sheep were happy to have a few more treats than normal.
The horses were on their very best behavior.
As were Chloe and Daphne.
Even Moll cat was up to her usual tricks,
and took the opportunity to claim center stage when MaryAnn laid down for a belly rub.
Earlier in the morning, as the equines were grazing in the front pasture, I watched as this doe walked back and forth watching the grazing animals. She seemed curious as to who they were and what they were doing. I wondered if perhaps she had some fawns close by, as she kept turning and looking behind her. Then her attention would once again be fixed on the horses and donkeys. Eventually, curiosity apparently satisfied, she ran off in the direction that she had been looking.
We have a new resident at the pond. One of the winter mallards (a female) has returned to the pond. I know that she is a returning duck because she is completely at ease beside Grandma Stella and Cam. I suspect in the coming weeks, there will be more and more arrivals. [Better stock up on the duck feed!]
Next time I will allow them to proof a bit longer to get them lighter and airier.
I also picked another bowl of blackberries,
and made a quart of jam.
Thankfully, our farm guests were happy to take some cucumbers home with them. Still we have so many cucumbers left. I made tzatziki sauce with one of them. We used it as a dip for sliced cucumbers as a mid-afternoon snack. How many ways can you eat a cucumber?
I should write a cucumber book!
Comments
Glad the Ducks are beginning to return..
I love Sloppy Joes!!!
Hope you had a good day..Hugs