Sunny days in Central Oregon

    So in addition to yesterday's sun, today was pretty nice as well, I believe it got up to 75 degrees! We let the chickens and ducks out today.  There are two coops; the "Duck" coop has 6 ducks, 6 hens, and one rooster, the "Front" coop has no ducks, 8 hens, and 2 roosters (don't ask me why). Usually, when the poultry are allowed to roam we do one coop at a time, but because it was so nice today, we let them all out, minus a few roosters. :) The majority of the time was spent guarding the flower beds and garden, watching the ducks find the pond, and keeping the more adventurous chickens out of the drive way and front yard.  All in all, quite fun!

The flock in the bottom yard. Well actually only half of them.

I really detest this rooster, he has a habit of attacking one's legs when they aren't looking... Needless to say, he didn't get to come out today.  Thankfully however, all the roosters are Bantum roosters, which means they are less than half the size of regular roosters i.e. --> not as dangerous and easily kicked.

Another rooster, the only one who did get to come out.  He is much nicer; doesn't attack humans, only other roosters and the occasional prowling animal. Clover by name. :)

This is Lydia and I. She is a very nice little bantum hen and lets you pick her up. I think she actually likes people.

 This is the newest member of the family, Razo.  Razo is a very sweet dog; he doesn't chase cats or chickens(notice picture below), he hops in the car whenever you ask, and he doesn't run off when you take him outside. However, he is a slightly nervous dog and will force his way onto your lab if he hears high-pitched birds or frogs croaking.  He also hates being alone so does everything he can to follow you everywhere! But we like him. :)

After watching chickens for awhile we all retired to the shade for some lunch. :)
Love you all!
Nuka Jane

First real sun for Central Oregon yesterday! Marley Mae and I took advantage to get outside and enjoy it. By the end of the day we were both exhausted and I had a sun burn! But it was good. Nathan is in Uganda for the next 2 weeks. His blog is five15crux.com, and for those who have Facebook; his team has a page called Uganda 2012. However, there was plenty of tweets and such coming in while they were in the US but now there is just silence. :-/ I'm sure he's fine though and I pray that he is following God's will.
Love you all! Nuka Jane

 Marley Mae was very patient with me. :)

 Taking in the sun with the Gerhardt girls

Spring is finally here!