Fugly Farm

[igorsMistress]

I went to let the flock out and Jasper was drinking from the bucket with all the girls around him rather than avoiding him. I let them out into the big yard and he followed. The girls all walked past me but Jasper waited until I was gone from sight to come out. The last I saw of them they were all headed for the lemon tree.

 

[N F C]

I went to let the flock out and Jasper was drinking from the bucket with all the girls around him rather than avoiding him. I let them out into the big yard and he followed. The girls all walked past me but Jasper waited until I was gone from sight to come out. The last I saw of them they were all headed for the lemon tree.

Sounds like the girls have decided Jasper is ok, that didn't take long! He'll get used to you, the girls will teach him you're alright.

 

[igorsMistress]

Pics from today. I just got done filling the pond so running to the pet store for feeder fish.

 

[igorsMistress]

Sounds like the girls have decided Jasper is ok, that didn't take long! He'll get used to you, the girls will teach him you're alright.

I asked some duck people how to introduce him. I was told to open the duck house door, put in the drake and enjoy the show. Very different from chickens.

 

[N F C]

I asked some duck people how to introduce him. I was told to open the duck house door, put in the drake and enjoy the show. Very different from chickens.

Very different! Sounds like it's a lot less stressful for both the ducks and you.

 

[igorsMistress]

 

[igorsMistress]

Finally done with chores, except putting away laundry as it comes and making dinner. Went to Home Depot today to get a few blocks so I can work on the ducks pond and came home with an oleander to replace the one that died, another rosemary bush, an artichoke start and a watermelon start.
The pond was drained and refilled, the flock got some feeder fish, and I got all the plants transplanted. The weather is relatively cool and it’s windy and cloudy with rain possible but not likely.

The squash plant has flowers on it and the luffa is really taking off. The tomatoes are getting bigger, I think it’s time to fertilize, and the lemon tree has a lot of growth with all the water it gets from the kiddie pool. In theory the lemon tree should get to 6 or 8 feet tall. The Arabian lilac is still around but I think it needs fertilizer as well, and a few things could use some mulch before the heat ramps up. I have neglected the shade garden and really need to get in there and do some work. The temps are going to be in the high 80s to low 90s this week so I’ll be out after work before the hottest part of the day doing some weeding, etc.

Our trip to the park this morning was amazing. When we got there we decided that we didn’t want to take the dogs in with a few others who were already there, so took them for a walk. We went out into a grassy spot away from the walking paths and let them off leash. If they got far we called them and they came right back. I went and got the ball and we played. People were walking on the paths, some with dogs, but Frank and Abby stayed focused on us and what we were doing. So proud of them!

Forgot we need milk so I have to go to the store. Blah.

 

[springvalley123]

sounds lik

Finally done with chores, except putting away laundry as it comes and making dinner. Went to Home Depot today to get a few blocks so I can work on the ducks pond and came home with an oleander to replace the one that died, another rosemary bush, an artichoke start and a watermelon start.
The pond was drained and refilled, the flock got some feeder fish, and I got all the plants transplanted. The weather is relatively cool and it’s windy and cloudy with rain possible but not likely.

The squash plant has flowers on it and the luffa is really taking off. The tomatoes are getting bigger, I think it’s time to fertilize, and the lemon tree has a lot of growth with all the water it gets from the kiddie pool. In theory the lemon tree should get to 6 or 8 feet tall. The Arabian lilac is still around but I think it needs fertilizer as well, and a few things could use some mulch before the heat ramps up. I have neglected the shade garden and really need to get in there and do some work. The temps are going to be in the high 80s to low 90s this week so I’ll be out after work before the hottest part of the day doing some weeding, etc.

Our trip to the park this morning was amazing. When we got there we decided that we didn’t want to take the dogs in with a few others who were already there, so took them for a walk. We went out into a grassy spot away from the walking paths and let them off leash. If they got far we called them and they came right back. I went and got the ball and we played. People were walking on the paths, some with dogs, but Frank and Abby stayed focused on us and what we were doing. So proud of them!

Forgot we need milk so I have to go to the store. Blah.

sounds like a very busy and productive day!

 

[igorsMistress]

sounds lik

sounds like a very busy and productive day!

Yes on both counts, it was a good day. We got some housework done as well so very productive.

 

[igorsMistress]

Jasper