Yesterday we went to a local farm to get some goat’s milk. I had no idea where I was going, which is pretty normal for me, so Vince went with me. I’m so glad he did because . . well, this may surprise you, but sometimes I think he thinks I’m crazy! 🙂 He’s ok with having a garden and a few 25 chickens but he still breaks out in hives when I talk about getting a milk cow and a few goats.
Someone had told me about this lady and she doesn’t have a lot of milk . . just a few goats, but they had said her area was real clean and her kitchen was clean so I had asked for 3 gallons of goat’s milk. I expected to get there and see a few goats. Oh, my . . she had everything!!
I’ll just get the ugly part over with first. These two turkeys were butt ugly! I don’t know about that blue face. Maybe with Memorial Day coming up . . and that red thing hanging down, they’re trying to be patriotic. She said the blue sometimes changes . . I guess for Christmas if it turns green and the other part stays red, they’d be quite the festive guys. There’s a mama turkey somewhere on a nest. I’m glad I didn’t see her . . three ugly birds might have been too much.
To make up for their ugliness, this guy decided to show all of his beauty!
The colors in peacocks are so amazing. And, how would you like to be able to do that? Just have all your hair stand up like you stuck your finger in a socket . . just by thinking about it? I wonder how that works. He wouldn’t come near us but he strutted around and made sure we saw him.
Then there were the geese.
There were guineas too. See that one way in the back? The goose on the left is Charlie. As soon as he saw us, he left the others and came running.
He couldn’t get to us fast enough! The lady assured use he was friendly so we squatted down and he came waddling up to be petted. Only problem was . . when we got ready to go, Charlie was ready to hop right in the car and come home with us. No, Charlie! No geese at our house . . yet.
He turned and waddled away. He was such a friendly guy!
They had just finished milking and the other goats had gone off to take care of business but this one was just wanting to get his head scratched.
There were lots of chickens and ducks, and a few cats and a dog to protect the herd and cows and I don’t remember what else but it surely was a fun place to visit!
Vince asked lots of questions and I think he wouldn’t mind having a few more farm animals and he’s starting to see that I’m not the only weird one who likes having them, even though they’re a lot of work.
Cindy says
Peacocks are beautiful! Did she have a white peacock? They are awesome.
Diann Smith says
Sorry…I think the turkeys are beautiful. I’ve never seen any like that.
We had peacocks in our neighborhood a few streets over when I was growing up they screech like crazy right at the break of dawn.
Diana in TX says
We have had peacocks in our yard a few times. Our developement is close to several farms and the peacocks have wandered off! Also the guineas too. We also have a guy with buffalo close by along with several burros. So even tho we are not out in the country as far as we or maybe I should I would like, it’s close by along with the coyotes and the grey fox.
Cathi in Texas says
My daughter has a small herd of prubred Nubian goats if you are interested. Just has a new “batch” ( doelings & bucklings) this spring. Goats are very friendly & cute! I don’t drink the milk, tho.
PS, we live east of McKinney, TX.
Joyce Anderson says
Do I remember right, you didn’t want to move to Texas??? I love to read what you have been up to each day. Vince might as well bite the bullet and get that cow and goats LOL
quilterbee says
I had to laugh at the three ugly birds might be too much for one day. I see goats, cows and a geese or two in your future and maybe a duck too. My DD had a pet duck and they follow you around like you are their mother. She loved her duck but had to give him to a friend when he started losing his feathers. She lived in an apt. LOL.
vickie van dyken says
uhhh ohh ahhhh well the animals are nice….but I just got my new Fat Quarterly from Benartex…with the samples…and …your book is in there 🙂 Just had to let you know….!!
Cathy Stoddard says
Those black toms are beautiful! Much prettier than a white bird. DD had a pet tom. He was white. Guess what his name was??
What kind of cheese are you making?
Helen Koenigl says
Now, Judy, you KNOW that Vince will want goats, geese, and what not next! Fortunately for you however Tractor Supply doesn’t sell goats!!! (not saying on the geese since you CAN special order them!)
Just sayin’……
Sharon Spingler says
You should think about getting some peacocks. They like to eat snakes.
Shirley says
I was going to say this so I’ll just ditto. No snakes around where Peacocks live. I have one goose and she has laid enough eggs this spring to keep me baking cakes. So good for that. Shirley
Marsha says
Be careful about retirement. I have found we are busier being retired than we were with our day jobs!
Linda Steller says
My ex-sister-in-law’s grandmother had a peacock. I always thought there was some poor woman in the woods screaming that she was being murdered! LOL They really do have quite the call. Ozzie and I took a walk through Skinner’s Butte park this morning and saw lots of ducks and geese. We also saw lots of evidence of why I wouldn’t want too many of them around. They do leave some of the biggest piles of poo around! ;P There’s a little part of the trail that goes down to the water and the geese congregate there. You really have to watch where you step!
Lynn says
Peacocks also like to get up on top of cars/trucks and scratch the paint with their toenails – something to be aware of. Their calls do sound like a crying child or woman too, kind of eerie.
Amy @ Heritage Homemaker says
I love turkeys, too. Just waiting a few more weeks to get some here on our little place. I am going to get Midget White turkeys. They are a critically endangered breed. They are on the small side, perfect for small homesteads 🙂
Linda (Petey) says
We had a pair of peacocks (Jack and Jill). They were beautiful and fun…would roost on top of our 2-story house’s tv antennae and shout their He-e-e-elp! Lasted until they got on DH’s waxed tractor and combine to look at their reflection and admire themselves. We still have their beautiful feathers, though.