Finally - some ducklings - a very rare breed indeed

We're having so many problems with duck hatchings this year that we've just basically decided - no matter how many eggs are infertile, we'll let every hatching go to term. This time around our Silkie hen sat it out on 12 eggs.   And managed to hatch out… more »

Here A Chick, There a Chick

still no ducklings this year - we had the same problem last year as well, so we're really starting to wonder what those boys are doing out there.... but a third batch of chicks, this is the second naturally hatched now, with 10 out of 12. One of these… more »

New Duck House has arrived

After a sterling effort from himself and our lovely next door neighbour, and a slog in the sudden 30 degree day earlier this week (okay well it's still hot and dry as a chip...), there is a new new duck / goose house.   Having a rest in the sun… more »

Bit chilly?

Booked in for their annual haircut in November, something tells me they are glad it wasn't last week.... more »

Open for Business

Finally, after a lot of dithering and mucking about, the Farm Shop at Snake Gully Farm is more than just a figment of our fevered imaginations! Baby steps and all that more »

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