Week #15 - Anticipating arrivals...

The greatness of a nation and its progress is
judged by the way its animals are
treated ~Mahatma Gandhi

On the farm, we find that we are frequently anticipating an arrival... during spring time it is a constant state! We look forward to every hatch, kidding, calving and farrow with a mixture of excitement and apprehension and greet each successful newborn animal with warm relief. 

We take our responsibility for caring for our animals on the farm seriously and care about each life created on the farm. Witnessing the entire process, has provided our children (and us) incredible lessons about natural selection, nurturing and the necessities of life. 

This month we are pampering Patty, the pig who is expecting any day now a litter of piglets. Tucked into the corner of the barn, she grows bigger and slower every day as the big day comes closer.  

Our chicks continue to hatch on a daily basis. The miracle that is a hatching chick... evolving from a wet, ugly, being lurching from one place to another into an active, fluffy chirping nugget scurrying around is truly amazing to see. 

This week's topic deserves some pics of past babies born on the farm! Check back regularly for updates on our arrivals coming soon!