Goat Contortionist Available for Hire

Phil took down the former pig fencing today, pulling T-posts with Jadon's help. He moved the sheep and the goats into a “permanent” pasture with the chickens for the duration of the winter months. He fed the chicks some feed and Annabelle the goat was most interested: she did everything she could to get the grain, so we breathed a sigh of relief when the chick feeders were filled and safely ensconced in the little chicken house.

Shortly afterward, I noticed a frequent clang, that sounded much like horns on a metal light. Or like an Annabelle happily eating the chick grain within the chick house! We moved the chick feed outside the electric fence while we pondered our next move. It’s not going to work well if the goats eat all the chick food—that stuff is expensive! (After a few minutes, Annabelle slunk out of the small hole on her belly—we had no idea she could fold herself so tightly. If she doesn’t work out as a milk goat, she might consider a second career as a contortionist.)

Phil and I spent the afternoon starting to stake the orchard for planting. The measurements looked perfect on paper, but the reality is not quite as tidy. I expect this process will last some time, but it felt good to get the first temporary posts in, to get a glimpse of how the rows of trees will appear.