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A Moment in the Day Series. Day 19.

Day 19. Saturday. 19th July 2025. It’s blowing a hoolie outside. The ducks and hens wanted to stay inside so everyone got tucked in early with extra grain and greens since they aren’t foraging and fossicking about the garden. Michael made a carrot cake, he and Lil made lunch together and played their regular weekend […]

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A Moment in the Day Series. Day 18.

Day 18. Friday. 18th July 2025. Honeybee is ready for bed. She often likes Michael, Liliana and I to all walk her up to the door of her nighttime hutch. Lovely late afternoon light and some extra photos captured as we walked around the garden and checked on everyone. Take precious care. Love from the […]

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A Family Portrait.

Honeybee and Loveheart are in the bath. Myrtle is standing at the back and Daisy is standing on the right. It’s a funny little family. The duck dynamics have changed dramatically since Myrtle came to live here, it’s all for the better. For now I’ll leave you with these photos taken yesterday and circle back […]

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A Moment in the Day Series. Day 14, 15, 16 & 17.

  While I might not post on social media everyday, I still take a  photo everyday and this Series is very important to me. It is lovely to hear how many people are enjoying it too. Day 14. Monday. 14th July 2025. Snow Clogs, planted in the garden for Michael, they remind him of his […]

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A Moment in the Day Series. Day 13.

Day 13. Sunday. 13th July 2025. Making Berry Jam. Blackberries, blueberries and raspberries all tumbled into the big saucepan to make a quick jam while cleaning out the freezers. It was one of those lovely productive days and in the middle of it all we sat down for a home cooked family Sunday lunch. You […]

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A Moment in the Day Series. Day 12.

Day 12. Saturday. 12th July 2025. This is Fennel. Tomorrow he embarks on a new adventure and is going to live with a lovely family in the Huon Valley. So today we spent some time together. I thanked Fennel for being such a sweetie, it’s been a pleasure to have him in our care. I […]

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A Moment in the Day Series. Day 11.

Day 11. Friday. 11th July 2025. An inside kind of day. Wind, rain and muddy underfoot. After lunch and in between rain showers we feed the little hens extra grain since they aren’t foraging outside – we don’t want them getting wet and catching a chill. Our reward is cups of tea in front of […]

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A Moment in the Day Series. Day 10.

Day 10. Thursday. 10th July 2025. Always waiting for me at the Back Orchard gate. These dear old ducks… * The ducks are now 11 years old and are Fawn and White Indian Runner ducks. The drake is called Ferdinand and he stands at the front. Behind him are the two ducks, Isabella and Esmeralda […]

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A Moment in the Day Series. Day 9.

Day 9. Wednesday. 9th July 2025. Dusk. Like tiny fairy lights, this sweet blossom. I’ve written about this darling tree out our lounge room window. You can read about it here. ~ A Moment in the Day Series. This will be my third year. Midwinter and I’m craving the everyday beauty that isn’t in your […]

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