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So for those of you who didn't know, pigs are omnivores. They love the fresh weeds we throw in with them, the fruits and veggies and of course their grain. However, while we were on vacation they managed to break into the duck, chicken and goat pen. The first night Chris's brother called and said hey they got two chickens, that was Thursday night. Well we arrived home on Friday and the pigs decided to eat more. This time they managed to get at least 5 ducks and multiple chickens. All of our older hens were able to get away as they can fly higher up to roost and get away then the little ones can. So needless to say on the 7th I'm buying myself some belated birthday presents at the swap meet. My Cayuga and my Cayuga/muscovy mix managed to survive which made me very happy. The mix does have a spit missing from his back but seems to be just fine. 

We went to Gander mountain yesterday and I was able to get some arrows and a release for my bow. So I was able to sight it in and hopefully I can get a deer this year :)

Long time no blog

Since it has been a while since I have updated I thought now would be a good time.  When we went and pick up Capone there was another little goat that was born around the time we went up there.  I would say he was about a week old when we picked Capone up.  Needless to say I fell in love with him and gave the guy a $20 deposit.  Well this Friday afternoon I went and picked up the new goat.  He was just banded and tagged that day so he was a little grouchy.  His name is Turbo and he is considered Chris's goat.

We celebrated Chris's birthday a little early this year.  His birthday is on the 15th and we celebrated it on Sunday.  Both of our families came over and a couple of friends.  It was fun but a little too chilly to go swimming but the boys went anyway.  We just got the pool a couple of weeks ago and unfortunately we won't be able to enjoy too much of it this season because we bought it so late.  I can't wait until next year when we open it up and have it for the whole summer.

The little chicks and ducks are starting to get so big its crazy.  They sometimes aren't sure of my motives for hanging out with them but Buffy(the Buff Orpington) seems to be ok with hanging out with them.  Nothing else really new to tell.  I'll make sure to take new pictures of the little ones and the pigs too.  The pigs are getting really big and so that means they are almost time to eat :)

On August 5th miss Abigail was born.  She will be our new moo when she is weaned and ready to come to our house in a couple of months.  Jenny is being a good mommy now.  She did have a little bit of trouble at the beginning since its only her second calf and the first one she completely rejected and she had to be bottle fed.   I'm really glad that I don't need to get up earlier and bottle feed Abigail, although I would have probably enjoyed it a little bit.