This past weekend, my nephews, KJ and Lucas came to visit, but they had ulterior motives! Luke bought himself a white duck in the spring and once the cold weather started rolling around, they realized they had no way to keep it over the winter! Well, gee . . . who do you suppose would be willing to take a duck and not eat it? You guessed it! Aunti Julie!
So, yes, we have a duck. Her name is Quagmire (yes, she's a she -- as she's laying eggs almost daily right now!).
Here's a couple pics:
So, yes, we have a duck. Her name is Quagmire (yes, she's a she -- as she's laying eggs almost daily right now!).
Here's a couple pics:
She's really a sweet thing, and VERY friendly! She'll follow you around and quacks a LOT! She seems to be getting along with the chickens just fine, and because she's not used to the area, we've been keeping her in the chicken coop for now. She needs to learn where "home" is and the best way to do that is to keep her in the coop for a few days before letting her out.
I've also been worried that she doesn't know her boundaries (she's never really been "free range" like our chickens) and I would certainly hate to have anything happen to her if she were to waddle over to the road!
The kids are home for the rest of the week, so they'll have to keep an eye on her until she learns our yard. I'm hoping that she'll just follow the chickens or geese around, but having never had a duck before, I just don't know. I would be heartbroken, as would Luke, if anything happened to her.
As for the store, it's obvious that the holidays are on their way! Our orders have picked up already, so that means that next month is going to be crazy busy! That's a GOOD thing! I'll NEVER complain about being busy! The kids are a big help at this time of year, even if they grumble about having to help out. I could never do everything alone, and with Greg working full-time, he doesn't have the time or energy to help out at the store.
We'll be closed on Thursday and spending most of the day with my parents, while Aaron, my dad and brother all go out hunting. Greg of course, has to work, but only until 2 p.m., so he'll be able to join us for dinner.
Friday will be spent shopping with my mom, as we've done every year (except last year) for the last 18 years. We always look forward to shopping on Black Friday and mom is excited to be going again, after not going last year. Unfortunately, Greg is scheduled to work 6 p.m. to midnight at County Market, so will end up working from 9 a.m. to midnight, as he has to work our store prior to working at County Market! He's going to be exhausted on Saturday, to be sure!
We'll be keeping our fingers crossed that Aaron gets a deer in these next couple of days! He's just itching to get one!
Hope everyone who is traveling stays safe and all have a FABULOUS Thanksgiving! I know ours will be great!
Godspeed,
Julie
PS, Abby's head is healing just fine and there's barely a mark there now!
I've also been worried that she doesn't know her boundaries (she's never really been "free range" like our chickens) and I would certainly hate to have anything happen to her if she were to waddle over to the road!
The kids are home for the rest of the week, so they'll have to keep an eye on her until she learns our yard. I'm hoping that she'll just follow the chickens or geese around, but having never had a duck before, I just don't know. I would be heartbroken, as would Luke, if anything happened to her.
As for the store, it's obvious that the holidays are on their way! Our orders have picked up already, so that means that next month is going to be crazy busy! That's a GOOD thing! I'll NEVER complain about being busy! The kids are a big help at this time of year, even if they grumble about having to help out. I could never do everything alone, and with Greg working full-time, he doesn't have the time or energy to help out at the store.
We'll be closed on Thursday and spending most of the day with my parents, while Aaron, my dad and brother all go out hunting. Greg of course, has to work, but only until 2 p.m., so he'll be able to join us for dinner.
Friday will be spent shopping with my mom, as we've done every year (except last year) for the last 18 years. We always look forward to shopping on Black Friday and mom is excited to be going again, after not going last year. Unfortunately, Greg is scheduled to work 6 p.m. to midnight at County Market, so will end up working from 9 a.m. to midnight, as he has to work our store prior to working at County Market! He's going to be exhausted on Saturday, to be sure!
We'll be keeping our fingers crossed that Aaron gets a deer in these next couple of days! He's just itching to get one!
Hope everyone who is traveling stays safe and all have a FABULOUS Thanksgiving! I know ours will be great!
Godspeed,
Julie
PS, Abby's head is healing just fine and there's barely a mark there now!
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