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bunnies and birds

Today was a very busy day.   

the birds enjoying a field trip outside
duckies are growing so fast

the red pullets are so pretty, and small compared to the white cornish rocks

Our mornings start around seven am, when we tend to the rabbits and birds before we leave for work. We returned home about five o'clock, and thanks to this wonderful spring daylight had plenty of time for projects. We planted nearly all the onions and put together the frame for the poultry tractor. 

the poultry tractor frame being assembled

onions planted

We just need to buy a whole bunch of chicken wire to finish the poultry house, as well as the rabbit tractor. It was a great day, and each one seems better.

Leela, a good mother

the babies are growing fast

Until next time!

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