Gorgeous!

For such little things, they sure poo a lot! We have the chicks here in the 'office', in one of our large dog kennels. I've put a wrap around the top in addition to the cardboard around the bottom. I didn't remember how darned cute they were, either! Ben is so gentle with them, and I just couldn't be prouder of him. We have 3 silkies, to hatch out our own eggs next year (RR), and Ben calls them the "Mommies" :) we had a really good talk today about the circle of life. It's hard to comprehend these cute little bundles being big, and talk of butchering seems heartless. I sometimes have a hard time wrapping my head around it, which makes it just that much better that Ben is around all this now; that we can give him this learning opportunity.

I know I spoke of this on my personal blog, but this is kind of part of farm-life, too. We have been having troubles with our dryer, and had been advised to hang things outside! Crazy! Naw, just smart, and not the norm. I recommend getting a pair of really good, waterproof gloves. I have some gauntlets (they are 2 inches longer--up my wrist! :) from Duluth trading company. They work really well. Yes, the clothes stiffen up before you can get them all up, and I haven't been brave enough to hang my socks outside, but a good pair of gloves stops your hands from cracking!!! So far I've tried pants and towels. Today, obviously, was pants. :)

There was snow in the chicken coop, but they were doing just fine! The goats were very happy for some fresh hay, and alfalfa. Oh, and the corn was alright. :) Corn is like goat chocolate. They'll go and do just about anything for it.

The drifts were amazing, and humbling. :) And hard to get through!!! Some came up mid-thigh, and I'm 5'10"! We'll go let Ben get lost in them later today--although he'll probably be able to stay on top...