The baby ducklings finally hatched. This isn't going to be a long post, just a "you have to look at the unbelievably tiny and cute baby ducklings"!!! Mama and babies are all doing great, except that Mama is a very nervous first time mom. Hopefully she will chill out with each clutch. She knows exactly … Continue reading WE HAVE BABIES!!!

Our Khaki Campbell female duck has been laying eggs since late last year. She keeps getting upset about us removing her eggs and continues to move where she lays (even though we make sure to leave a fake egg in place of the real eggs). About a month ago we found her new laying spot … Continue reading Mama Duck

Gathering a swarm at our friend's apiary While the beginning of the season proved to be fairly rough, starting the year with only 5 of our original 8 hives, the spring has proven to be a lucrative time for our apiary. Aside from splitting one of our own hives, and being given any swarms produced … Continue reading BEES!!!!