There is so much going on in our little corner of the moor, that I can't keep up. Every time I step outside I see something new, something newly sprung or born, and it's such a joy. I love this time of year.
There are lots of baby rabbits hopping around, and eating my plants. My youngest daughter is desperate to catch one to keep as a pet, but luckily they are too quick for her.
It was a delight to see the house martins return to us after spending the winter in Africa. We are lucky to have nine nests in the eves all around the house.
They are a joy to watch, and on a morning I can hear them chattering outside my bedroom window. The only downside of course is dodging all the droppings as you go out the front door.
We've also been busy buying some young chickens from this delightful farm in the Wharfe valley.
We went along and chose six to come and stay with us. It was so nice to see where they came from, and how well they had been raised.
I've been busy prettying up the hen house for them.
Here are the girls, Doris, Marg, Queenie, Daisy, Minky and Coco. We have decided to let them roam free, but we may have to change that a little. As Marg was caught next door eating the strawberry plants, she's trouble that one.
They like to sunbathe on the rock, it's lovely to watch them as I'm washing up, out of the kitchen window.
They are fluffing up nicely and soon we hope will be ready to lay their first eggs.
I couldn't resist showing you this last photo that I took a few weeks ago. How cute are those piglets?
We have ordered two weaners, sadly not the ones above. They are a cross between an old black and a tamworth. They will be ready to join us in about a months time. I'm so excited !
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Such beautiful photos Bertie of your little corner of the moor.
I love the bunting around the hen house and those suckling piglets 'aaawwwww!'
Have a lovely week,
Nina x
You are so living the 'good life'!!
my hub wont let me have chickens!
Hows the lake coming on??
Clare
Well we have to wait ages for a post but then suddenly a really good one! I am looking forward to showing my children your post. Definitely very countrified. We are right by the beach and all that passes us by unless we go looking for it. Thank you so much for documenting it!
Love Emma xxxxx
Oh such cute annimals loved the baby bunnies! And I am adoring the pretty chicken house too.
It looks such a beautiful place that you live in.
MBBx
That chicken des res will be appearing in CL next - Chicken Living. The bunny and house martin pictures are fabulous x
Your Hen house looks fab Bertie! Very classy. Check out my Hen house it's PINK.Your "girls look cute as pie and I am sure they will be popping out those eggs in no time! My brood love cooked pasta- Try it!!
Love your ladies names. Ladylike names and naughty behaviour not good though. Our neighbours are suburban people living in the countryside and have a blue fit when our hens get in their manicured garden. I'm sure the hens know and they like getting us in trouble.
Piglets - well anything small is too cute.
Lisa x
What a gorgeous hen house, the lucky things, I hope they fully appreciate the bunting. Your gaggle of gals look like a great group, and you lucky thing, having all those delicious eggs, fresh as fresh can be.
Love Vanessa xxx (do you mind if i knit)
Gorgeous photos Bertie. Very jealous of the pigs you have coming to stay. we are desperate, but will make do with our ducks & hens for now. x
So sweet...all your little animals. I'll bet your children have so much fun at your house. Yes, spring is a wonderful time...so much to look forward to every single day. Take care, Bertie and I hope you have a wonderful day.
Wonderful animal photos - that bunny one is gorgeous!!!! I love baby bunnies!!!
such a wonderful collection of hens - and what a jolly house they have :)
i too love this time of year when there are so many babies around...
t x
I loved every bit of that post!
I so want to get some chickens; I love the chicken house, so cute!!!
Love Lou xxx
You're one step ahead of me all the way, love your chickens, we should be getting ours at the beginning of June and our pigs in July (fingers crossed). Keep posting with all the lovely pics and any tips.
Sue xx
What a delightful, lovely post.
Your hens are so pretty, it must indeed be a lovely sight to see when you are washing up.
Bunting around the henhouse is classic Bertie :o) I love it.
x
Sumea
Wow! Your pictures are amazing! I'm gawking at everything from the baby rabbit to the glam hen house to the piglets!!!!
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