Oh, How They Grow

It's been  a flurry of milestones at the Lazy Danes Farm.  Madison and Willow just had birthdays- they're now 7 and 4. We've had parties, presents and cake. My birthday is coming up- so more cake! 

The goats are 8 weeks old today. We've been cutting down on their milk for a few days, but today they are officially weaned. It's very LOUD here as they protest their lack of bottles. Merryweather is doing well and eating a bit of grain. Scarlet is being stubborn. She does eat lots of forage though, so I'm trying not to worry about the grain. 

The chicks will be 2 weeks old on Monday. It is amazing how fast they grow! They are able to fly out of their little brooder, so there is  a wire lid over it now. Most of them will at least come up and nibble cereal out of my hand. There is a Wyandotte that will ride on my shoulder a little and a Brahma that likes to sleep in my palm. I really like the chickens- I had no idea they would be this entertaining.  As a side note, I'm really thinking the mystery chick is a Partridge Cochin- not sure if he's a rooster though. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone feathered out.