For me this is the time normally that lambs arriving and things are crazy. But as we just have Edward and Eleanor we don't have to go through that this year. Instead we had made the decision at about Christmas time to get ducklings delivered now instead. They arrived this morning, the post office actually called at 6:20am, and all 4 are healthy and doing very well.
This is our pair of Welsh Harlequins Jeremy and Jemima, we decided on Welsh Harlequins as they are supposed to be quite docile, and I think they look beautiful.
This is Jeremy...
and this one is Jemima.
And then we decided on a couple of female runner ducks because they make us laugh.
So this is Miranda....
and this is Stevie. They are named after characters in a British comedy show we enjoy.
We are excited to watch the ducklings grow, and will be busy for the next few weeks getting their shelter ready outside for them and getting them something to swim in. Sometimes being a novice on a breed is a little daunting, but we hope to do ok. Any duck tips are greatly received though!
The sheep are also both doing well, although poor Edward needs a shearer to come and give him a haircut very soon.
Eleanor is settling in great and will now eat out of my hand in the morning.
Happy start of spring everyone.
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