My dogs were barking last evening when I went out to close up the chickens and do evening chores. The 4-year old, 100 pound shepherd was up on the porch barking as back-up, while the 12-year old, 65 pound setter was out in the middle of the fenced yard raising heck about something. After I was done and went back in the house, they were still raising a fuss. DH got home about 20 minutes later and said there were 3 or 4 deer in the garden area. The garden area is about 15 feet from the dog fence with the driveway and a 8 foot tall overgrown hedge between the two. I think I need to get that garden fence finished this spring - if it ever comes.
We had 4 hen pheasant in our yard last month looking for food, this morning we had about 6 turkeys scratching through the snow. This morning two cottontails came running out of the guinnie coop when I went to feed them - their door is open 24/7 unless it is snowing and blowing.
The daylilies along the barn are about 3 inches tall. A couple look like the tops were bit off, maybe the deer were munching on them last night.
Lots of signs of spring out there, but the snow and cold is fooling me.
