Turkey day came and went, so did our turkeys, including my Winston, sigh. Everyone had fabulous dinner reservations at only the "best" homes! Winifred, Winston's girlfriend was a little jealous at first then sad that she was left behind but I'm sure she will be much happier? She is hanging with the girls, Clover, Chloe and the boys, Cecil and Dinner. Yes we still have Dinner, he had so many reprieves that we decided it was his destiny to be with us forever.
We did have a special request this past holiday for one of our geese, much to my delight. His name was *#@in ***hole, he had a very special place in my heart. I can not tell you how much I miss that bird, it would not be appropriate! Let's just say the other ones left are such a pleasure to be around. For some reason they are much calmer then they used to be?
Our Red Ranger that we raised Label Rouge is almost all "harvested". I'm trying out a new term as you can see. Since we no longer go to the "salon" I have to improvise. So last weekend we, (me) harvested about 40 rangers. Slowly are farm is winding down for the winter. Even if we did just receive 25 more chicks, that will grow into our little fatties that every one loves so much.
This weekend its time for a few of our ducklings to; go south for the winter and north to the Farmers Market in Schenectady. Don't worry though; we have LOTS of ducks, lots and lots. They almost breed as well as the Quail. But then nothing can breed like quail, maybe mice or rabbits? We still have lots of quail but they will be winding down also. The last 50 hatched out about 2 weeks ago and that’s if for a while, until spring. We have about 50 ready to "go", another 50 almost ready to go and then the last 50 chicks. All I see is quail when I close my eyes!
And I wonder why I wander around the house going Kill, kill ,kill….and I love animals? Yes I do and all our babies have the best care, love and land to run on until they go on their special dinner dates. We have a very tough job to do but someone has to do it. Every creature must be given thanks and the respect that they deserve, even that goose, *#@in ***hole.
We are very lucky to be part of this delicate circle of life and we give thanks to everyone who supports us and our farm.
Hope you all had a great Thanks Giving!
Susie