Hummingbird

I was at the sink and I saw a hummingbird trying to get some nectar out of the feeder, which I had not put anything in yet. I stopped what I was doing right then to put some nectar in that hummingbird feeder. I have not seen another one yet, but I am sure I will at some point. I do like to see those little things. This is an old picture and it did have nectar in it when this picture was taken. 

Poor Bill

Bill has been hiding, not eating or drinking much since Prada got here. I cannot take it. I do not want him to be upset and I do not want him to be so scared of her. I wish I knew why he was so scared of her. He has been that way since the minute she got here. She did head butt him right through the gate which was rude, but apparently she is a bully and I did not know that about her. Ronnie and I moved Bill to allow him to be able to eat and drink when he wanted. We will see how it goes. He was not really happy about that. Cinderella was hollering at him missing him already, but she tortures him mercilessly. If Bill stays sad over there, I guess we can try it again in that pen, but who knows what is going to happen. I know Bill is missing Ted right about now. I know I am. 

Yellow headed Blackbirds

I got to see some yellow headed blackbirds. I had only seen the one up until now, so I was very happy to see a bunch of them up in the tree. They are so beautiful. I wish they were around more, but they aren’t so I will continue to watch for them during the spring and stay hopeful that they will camp out here some. I know they had a nest of eggs last year. I am guessing they will again this year. 

Worming the Pigs

Worming the pigs is one of my favorite things to do. They love it. Of course, they do not realize what I am doing, but they are so entertaining. They will fight over the concoction I make to feed them on a spoon and they all eat it without any difficulty. I love that they are easy to medicate and I can spoil them some. They will jump for the food, fight over it, and eat it off a spoon. If that is not farm entertainment, I am not sure what is. 

Donkeys

The Pasture donkeys have been coming over to say hi lately. I love to be able to pet on them. They are such sweet little things. Each of them are so much fun. Pete is still standoffish, but I do not think that is going to change any time soon. He is so much better than he used to be. The donkeys are loved around here, but every animal on this property is loved and they all know it. 

Momma May

As you know, May broke her leg last year. Well, Mattie stepped on her and her leg was broken. She has been close to the shop since then. Well, I found her back in the pen where the chickens roost. It has been a long time since I have seen that. It made me happy to see her in there. I doubt she will stay in there, because she is unable to roost like she used to be, but she is making the rounds again. May is our oldest chicken here. I am glad she is doing well. 

Prada

Well, Prada is here. She seems like she is going to fit in with Tinkerbelle and Cinderella just fine. Bill, however, that may not work. He is terrified of her for some reason. The entire farm has been curious about Prada, except for Bill. She is a friendly little thing. She was once attacked by dogs, so her ears are shredded, but other than that she looks to be in good health. She is pretty. We will see what happens. I know new adjustments are hard sometimes. I do not want Bill to be miserable.