May 31, 2009

• Fecundity on the farm

  Underneath the deck a pair of robins decided to make a nest “werein to place their young……”  I have been keeping an eye on their progress.  I guess a steady diet of worms is good for you because they sure are growing fast.  Pretty soon they should be getting ready to fledge.  I think that I am going to miss the little guys.

  

  Mary-Kate discovered that if you walk past their nest and whistle, the little ones will poke their heads up and and their mouths will open up in anticipation of a meal.

  

  This afternoon we came home from May Devotions at church only to discover that Pearl had given birth to 12 piglets.  What an interesting variety of color God had sent to us. Pink with spots, red with spots, some even look like they are red striped.

  

  We changed out of church clothes and went out to the barn to check Pearl and to take care of the piglets.  After the teeth were trimmed and the shots were given, they settled down for a meal and a good nap.  It looks like Ruby should be having her babies tonight or tomorrow.  Both moms are bedded down and comfortable for the night.

  I sure like the spring of the year and all of the new life that we celebrate here on the farm.

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