All a bit grubby, but things are looking good

At first I was just hopeful that Michelle would produce a cria this year, but her blossoming shape (and size!!) mean that I am now more confident that there really IS a baby coming :)

Orchid, still as inquisitive as ever.

Myriah has settled in very well and is now confident enough to take treats from my hand.  Here she asks if I've got any with me?  Still sporting suri-like top knot and neck fleece.

Fresian looking very grubby after yesterday's rain, and in need of a manicure... tomorrow!!  Some mental prep time for the antics this will cause is necessary.

Dear  little Cushla, needs to get in touch with her inner bastard and push to the front of feed queue from time to time!!

Without doubt the cutest little button out there is Casper, he is a real sweetie and very like his mum Cushla.

Spring and things!!

Its freezing cold, rainy, windy and just plain nasty out there, but the first daffodil has poked its head out, and the second is not far behind.

I thought I had lost all my peonies last season, the sun was fierce and they all seemed to fade, but one seems to be fighting back... out of focus, but still there!!  Very happy about this!!

And the prunus, glorious!!

In the Garden and Best Seat in the House

The garden is ablaze with colour at the moment, the Cootamundra wattle is in full swing:

 The flowering quince is looking beautiful:

And the prunus is covered:

Two new trees in the orchard - thanks Mum - a blood orange and a mandarin.  The orange was growing sideways and is looking a bit unhappy about having been straightened, but there you go!

Fatty loves to sit on top of the oven any time its turned on, warm cockles are a fine thing!

Apu Royalla and Mt Tanga

Enjoyed a short visit to Apu Royalla earlier this week.  Aymara and Tikal had their vaccinations.  Aymara is looking very similar to Noisette, will be difficult to tell them apart from a distance, fersure!

Meanwhile, back at Mt Tanga, the halter class are busy hanging out.  Misty and Noisette:

Misty and Jester:

Jester, still star pupil of the lead and halter training sessions.

Misty, getting better, but still very much her own llama!  Lucky she's gorgeous, eh?

I hatched some posted araucana eggs, got 6 from 12, not a bad result. Got 5 pullets and 1 cockerel, normally I'd be pleased, but I was looking for a cockerel from different lines to go with Minnie, Lizzie and Dara.

Luckily the one cockerel I did get is a rather good looking lavender boy.  Need to give him a name?

Looking forward to ducklings soon, time to get laying girls!!  Pretty, Chumba and Limpy Lou

New boy on the block Frankie, looking gorgeous.

Harley's stay with us is drawing to a close, need to get some fertile eggs from her before she heads back to the Sunshine Coast, she will not miss the weather here!!

Saffie, still looking good, now has 2 daughters of breeding age in the flock, not as good as her, so another season Saff, must try harder!!

Sting, Frankie and Shake Me Up Judy enjoying some sun.