Friday I was called in to work so didn't get much done that day. Saturday we went to Palmyra, Nebraska to the Exotic Bird Auction. I was up a 7:30 am and you all know I don't do mornings, but I survived. There were lots of chickens, guineas, rabbits, ducks and geese. We just watched to see what different breeds were selling for. I was surprised how much the pairs of quail brought-$18-30. They must be a popular item. We brought home some shelled feed corn, some cages, two pair of insulated bib overalls, four small containers of blueberries, and a waterer. They sold some Emu eggs, but I'm not ready for birds that big! It was raining when we left home, but when we arrived at the auction it was dry. Windy and in the low 50's was a good day considering what it has been.
We have six Boer does that will be kidding any day now, so watching them closely. Of course, it is going to rain and snow tomorrow so that will be when they start! They don't always know they should go inside the barn to deliver their babies, so when we find them out in the lot we move the family inside to a private pen. And to think, goats used to do all this by themselves!
I candled my turkey eggs yesterday evening and was kind of disappointed. I think only about half of them are developing embryos. That was the risk I took by buying eggs instead of paying more for chicks. It is like going to the casino, I guess. When I get some adult pairs and have my own eggs the odd will be better!
Sounds like after this snow storm we are going to have some real Spring weather. The Spring flowers will start popping up. Can't wait!
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