25 Black Star Laying Hens (chicks) + 1 exotic Arrived This am!

Louisa was very excited to head to the Post Office to pick up out new batch of Laying hens! We ordered them from Mcmurry Hatchery in Iowa. They arrived really peppy. They threw in one free exotic! "one of these things is not like the other!"

We set up brooder and hooked up the heat lamp and the fun began. Louisa took almost every one of them for a tour of the barn! I had to keep reminding her not to kiss them. Chet was all giggles and not quite ready to hold one on is own yet!

Black Fly season is almost over!!! Phew!

Neat Clouds!

A Beautiful Spring Twilight.

After getting both kids to sleep, I looked out over the lake. The trees were blanketed by a light mist, highlighting the tender new soft green leaves. It was beautiful. If only I could have the song of the Wood Thrush playing for you then you could get the full effect ;)

Spring Time in NH

Spring has been slow but steady here. Tender green leaves are bravely starting to show. We have had a lone Loon on our Pond for the past several years, this year looks to be no different. He is here a beautiful floating photo opportunity!