Memorial Day - New Arrivals

Memorial Day is a day to take time to remember that many, many people have died serving our country and protecting the rest of us. Memorial Day 2020 has been quite different than most - no ceremonies or events - but I hope that most people took the time to recognize the day in their own way.

Another favorite spring flower to share - we call them cowslips, other folks call them marsh marigolds or swamp marigolds.  Whatever the name, I love them!

Our first batch of chicks hatched last Monday but I didn't get a look at them until Tuesday - Mama Hen is very protective!

A week later, they already have little wing feathers coming in.  Mama hen does a great job of showing them how to scratch the soil, what to eat - just how to be a chicken!

Saturday we had our first farmer's market of the season in Aitkin.  It was really different, trying to go by the guidelines for distancing, mask wearing, etc.  Some of the customers were masked and careful not to handle items but other just reached across the dividing table and picked things up to examine them.  I guess we just have to do the best we can with it. 

Yesterday (Sunday) we picked up six porkers from farmer friends.  Kevin lifted each one out of the trailer and put them their new paddock.

They settled right in:

These are all litter-mates - quite colorful aren't they?

As far as other farm activities, the corn is planted and part of the garden.  We have been really hoping for rain and have gotten some, but not the good soaking rain that we need.  They are giving a 50% chance of rain both tonight and tomorrow so maybe.

Next week there won't be any new critter news to share but I will be back with an update anyway.  Until then, be well friends.