The Almost Daily Egg Report

Well, it's official now ... this is the Almost Weekly Egg Report instead of almost daily). Since the last blog, the egg numbers have gone up a bit, 7 one day, 8 on two days and.... (drumroll, please) on February 11 we were back up to a dozen for one day!!! That was the day that the temperature got to 50 degrees and the bees were even out enjoying the warm sunshine. Speaking of the temperature, it has been bouncing back and forth between cold and mild quite a bit - like King Winter is really yanking our chain. But the feeling of spring - the hope, the increased birdsong, the longer days - is definitely here and not going away. Big Henny Penny continues to do well. Doodle Doo was especially feisty yesterday evening, attacking my garbage can cover shield several times. His days are really going to be numbered if he keeps that up. Last week we had a nice bit of snow, just enough to give me a lovely cross country ski session along the creek on Sunday. But since then, it has mostly become crusty and icy. Got out the red construction paper this morning to make hearts for my three Valentines. Happy Valentine's Day!