The last snow of our season came through and of course it was a week AFTER that melted away that the snowblower I ordered actually arrived. Oh well. Just means that we're prepared for the two or three storms we'll get next year.
At the end of February I spotted a tiny puddle by the hot water heater and by the end of the day it was a significant puddle. I made sure it wasn't coming from the tap and unfortunately it definitely was dripping from a screw in the bottom pan, and on top of that it was rusty water. I called a plumber to be sure but it was definitely rusted out. One year after the warranty ran out too. Well, replacing a water heater isn't rocket science so we got a new one and I installed it. I'm pretty sure the previous owners didn't bother with maintenance so our new one should last longer.
Spring has returned and the goats are enjoying being able to lie around in the sun again. I really love watching them run and prance about. They were very cautious with the snow and ice (thank goodness) but they can get solid traction on the turf. We went for a hike through the woods again. It was too muddy to go far but they love chomping on new bushes.
I've designed the Kid Corner for the barn. It'll fold out of the way for the off season. We got the lumber and hardware and now I've got a month to get it built and installed so it's ready a few weeks before Honey kidding. Having everything ready 2 weeks early not only gives some safety window, but also allows the goats to get used to the new setup.
All the chickens are laying again and I decided it's time they start earning their keep. I'm selling the eggs on the farm here so there's not really any regulations I have to worry about.
They're labelled as "farm fresh" and "wash before use" mostly as a precaution. I would be quite upset if someone get sick over improper handling. Hopefully in a few months I'll have some veggies to sell as well.
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