Select Page
Eggs in odd places

Eggs in odd places

The hens are now incredibly tame. They come when called and follow me around. I usually let them out around mid day and put them back in their run just before I feed the dogs their dinner. They now lay two or three eggs a day which is perfect. As long as they lay them...
Splendid skies, stupendous plants

Splendid skies, stupendous plants

The mild weather is bringing stunning sunsets and it’s been warm enough to sit outside until dusk The plant stall was back at the growers market this week and we got some great plants. I’m particularly pleased to have found a strong looking white double tree dahlia. I...
Independent cria

Independent cria

Dawn is very brave and curious. She is hanging out with the yearlings and not at all clingy. The llamas have clearly been having some adventures. They came up to the house at nightfall and spent a while cruising around on the deck and then a long cud chew. It’s a bit...
A winter baby

A winter baby

Morning Glory has had a new cria. We will call her Dawn. We had a fright this morning as she came up to the house without her. We think she must have forgotten and then suddenly bolted up and came back with her and Gloria in tow. Fortunately the rain has eased today...
Orcas close to the shore

Orcas close to the shore

We were on our way to the produce market yesterday morning when we saw fins in the water near the shore. There was a pod of orcas breaching right close in. Seagulls everywhere so there must have been a lot of fish. Very exciting! There were no plants at the market but...
Hens day out

Hens day out

We decided to let the hens out for a but as their run has got so muddy. The first job was to secure the door so it stays open. Sunny was very curious and tried to sniff them. In the meantime all the llamas, and Hagrid are enjoying a sunny day. They think the new tui...