Impatiently Patient

It's happened, it's happened! 

Morning feedtime held some surprises :)

 In fact, FIVE surprises!

SugarPlums eggs have hatched and her goos-lings are all fluffy buttery yellow puffballs with smudges of grey.

 And they seem so much more advanced than the goslings from last season, which were incubator hatched.  And it's wonderful not to have to worry about brooder boxes/warming lights etc.  Mama does it all!  Yay!

Mama and babies stayed close to their nest initially before Sugarplum decided to take them on their first tour of the farm.  The entire gaggle joined in.

And by days end, Mama  had decided to move her brood to share Dorothys cosy nesting spot.  Dorothy took it in good form. I'm not sure if it was a pre-arranged thing or not, but together they make a great team and are keeping the goslings super cosy.

Which works great for Sugarplum when she needs a minute or two to herself....free babysitting services!

Oliver and Miss Martha continue to take their guard duties very seriously, which is just as well- Mr Potts the emu was extremely curious of the little yellow balls with legs, and did his best to take a taste test really good look. 

Yes, YOU Mr Potts!

I'll introduce you to Mr Potts another time. 

Have a great day everyone!