Partial Fencing

Our neighbours to the West have put up more field fence along a section of their property which blocks much of the way our sheep have trespassed onto their land. There is a gap remaining, and we have blocked that with some of our temporary mesh fencing. The sheep charge to the corner of our property, hoping for a way to molest the neighbours, and then are brought up short by the way being blocked. They have tried this a couple of times - eventually they will learn that the limitations are there to stay.

We are sadly down to eleven ducklings. This is what predation does, alas. There are more clutches waiting to be hatched, so it is by no means the end of the season. With thirteen adult ducks left, and eleven ducklings, we still have a good selection.

The gander who decided that a farmer was his best friend has paired well with the gosling (now a fully fledged goose in her own right) which we bought for him, but he still acknowledges and approaches the farmer in a friendly way. This is a good thing because it keeps the whole flock more peaceful.