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WINTER DUCKS
Our ducks fare well even in the winters here at 9,000 feet. Our temperatures can range from roughly +60F to -20F. The other day it literally started out at -5F and reached
GOLDIE’S NEW YARD
As winter looms in the not too distant future, we have been thinking about a yard for Goldie where she would have protection from the elements when we have to go away.
GARDEN PLANNING FOR 2017
We’ve begun planning for our new garden! Tim and I have been reading up on high-elevation gardening, to be aware of where to put the garden, how to lay it out, and
“SIX-PACK” GROWS UP
The “baby” ducklings are now 9 weeks old, and all grown up! Nine Weeks Old We just have the six ducks now. We gave away the two remaining Golden Cascades. It just
THE NORTH 20 FENCE
Finally! After several weeks of really hard work, the north 20 acres are now fenced. We turned the horses out into their new pasture last Thursday and they are loving it. Having
BIG DUCKS, LITTLE DUCKS
The baby ducks have been moved out to the Duckagon with the big ducks. They are separated from the big ducks for a bit until they get a little bigger. After putting
DUCKLINGS HAVE ARRIVED
Two days old, and pretty darn photogenic! Whitey (White Layer) Blackie – Cayuga Fawn – Fawn & White Runner Cocoa – Chocolate Runner Harley – Welsh Harlequin Quinn – Welsh
NEW DUCKLINGS COMING
It’s been a long time since the last duck update. We now have just two of the Golden Cascades, Gertrude and Spot. After dealing with the prolapsed oviduct issues with Bess, then
TWO YEARS LATER
This photo, taken this morning, is what the property looks like now, just 2 years after we bought the property. We have really enjoyed our home and property, and are still amazed
THE RESULTS ARE IN!
Goldie’s DNA results are in! She is……..drumroll………… 50% German Shepherd (to Tim’s delight) 25% Boxer 12.5% American Staffordshire Terrier 12.5% American Bulldog (but “iffy” on this one, may be a mix) Now