The Almost Daily Egg Report

My fine hens have had a pretty good week - Saturday - 10, Sunday - 10, Monday - 12, Tuesday - 11, and today 12 again. Some of them have names: Big Henny Penny, Little Henny Penny, Hickety Pickety, Domeniqua, and Fatty Pants. I think I'm calling the one lone rooster Doodle-Doo, who, by the way, is gradually becoming more aggressive - which doesn't bode well for his long-term future. For the moment I'm able to fend him off with a trash can cover that I use as a shield. But the day that doesn't work any longer is the day he will be a goner.

It was very cold today - not sure how low the temperature was, but the buckets of sheep and duck water were solid frozen when I went to check on them. They are saying twill be colder still for the next few days. But, hey, that's OK. It is January in Maine, after all. We just need a couple more feet of snow, and we'll be all set. Haven't even gotten out on my cross-country skis or snowshoes yet, because the two previous snows disappeared too quickly. Took off all the ornaments of the Christmas tree this evening and out it will go tomorrow. Thus wraps up another Twelve Days. May this season of Epiphany bring blessed revelations to one and all!