This gosling hatched earlier today. The first to be born here in a few years.
As before, there is no mother in sight. Instead the two ganders have stepped up to care for the gosling. I gather this is not the norm but it is how it always works here.
#gosling #geese #spezet #bretagne #farmlife
Our poor boy trying his best, but the wind made it difficult. This is his first year with a full tail so it is still a bit thin. Crossing fingers and toes for a few peachicks this coming summer.
#peacock #peafowl #paon #countryliving #spezet #bretagne #france
Wishing everyone a Happy International Womens Day today.
It feels more important this year given the erosion of hard won rights in so many countries around the world (alongside the persistent inequality).
#internationalwomensday #spezet #bretagne #france
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Sometimes it is the small victories that matter. I have been trying to grow Christophine (Sicyos edulis) for four years, and could never get it to sprout. This year was to be my last attempt and guess what? Success!
#growyourown #smallwins #christophine #chayotte #spezet #bretagne #france
Bring your pet to work day...unplanned of course but she is in for a few days for some tlc as she has injured her foot.
#chicken #silkie #pouledesoie #spezet #bretagne #france
Lamb no. 11 arrived on Thursday evening. I think she is going to be the last of this years lambs. Another ewe tried to steal her, and is still lurking outside their pen, so they will stay isolated from the flock until she loses interest.
#lambs #sheep #countryliving #Spezet #Bretagne #France
Introducing lamb no. 10. She was born yesterday evening. Her mum is doing an excellent job (thankfully!).
#lambs #sheep #countryliving #Spezet #Bretagne #France
The lambs are growing up. This is half the total. The rest had bounced off by the time this picture was taken.
#lambs #sheep #Spezet #Bretagne #France
Colour me surprised! The first goose egg of 2025. Over a month earlier than in previous years.
#geese #eggs #countryliving #Spezet #Bretagne #France
This little one was born earlier today. Her mother is a first time mum and utterly clueless. After 40 minutes of trying to get mum and lamb together I decided it was better for the lamb to be hand-reared. I doubt she would survive the night otherwise.
#lamb #farmlife #Spezet #Bretagne #France
