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Monthly Musings On The Farm-January

January always keeps us New Englanders on our toes when it comes to weather conditions.  So far, there is only a small amount of snow on the ground.  Cold, crisp air with some flurries falling from the sky is an average day here.  All the animals have been adjusting well to the cold.  Phoebe, my Toulouse goose, seems to get rather confused some mornings at the state her small pond tends to be in.  She doesn't enjoy how the low temperatures turn it into ice overnight.  My goose, Finn, along with the ducks, Freckles and Little Wing, make their way over to the big pond that is not frozen solid.  

I get some giggles watching the adorable ice skating moves they attempt to pull off as well as some slippery wipeouts along the way. Nothing stops them from swim time fun.  Freckles had an encounter that, unfortunately, left her with some small wounds on her head.  We made sure to wash and clean them daily.  We also separated her from the others for a few nights so she could get better and rest.  Her wounds have healed up quickly, and she is now back to normal.  

The horses, Indica and Khalila, are staying warm in their blankets while being as feisty as ever.  When it comes to the goats, they do not enjoy the feeling of any kind of precipitation hitting them.  They have been hunkered down in the barn more as of late.  I enjoy watching each of the chickens put one leg up for awhile during the chilly weather.  They alternate doing this with each leg while staying perched on one foot to keep warm.  It's rather cute and genius if you ask me.  There are some days I wish I could hide one leg under my big coat.  They become toasty again as soon as they make there way back to the barn.  Come see this month's happenings on the farm.

Nibbling on some feed

Khalila

Indica

Those who swim together, stay together

Freckles cleaning her wings

Little Wing

Fluffy Butts

Keeping one foot up, for good luck and warmth

THROWBACK PICTURE

THROWBACK PICTURE

Taken summer 2014

How has the winter weather been treating you in your town?  Do you have any tips when it comes to keeping animals warm an safe from frost?  Tell me in the comment section below.  I hope everyone is staying warm and cozy.  See you back here next month for another edition of Monthly Musings On The Farm.  Spring will be here soon enough!  In the meantime, share your January pictures with me on Twitter @thefreckledrose. I'd love to see! 

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    Lisa at LTTL
    January 31, 2016 at 1:49 pm

    We moved recently and I am missing my farming freinds immensely. I am so glad you linked this up because I feel like I have had a visit to the farm. The chicken butts cracked my up.

    Lisa at Life Thru the Lens

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    Verily Victoria Vocalises
    January 31, 2016 at 7:37 am

    These are all great photos – I particularly like the first one 🙂 #MySundayPhoto

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    Eileen
    January 31, 2016 at 6:15 am

    Hello, I just wanted to stop back and say thank you for linking up your critter post. Your farm critters are all adorable. Great photos. Happy Sunday, enjoy your new week ahead!

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    thisdayilove
    January 31, 2016 at 5:19 am

    What beautiful photos, my favourite is of Freckles cleaning her wings!

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    Jade @ Captured By Jade
    January 30, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    Stunning animal shots – crisp and clear, just like your weather! I may have fallen in love with the horses and Freckles!

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      Thefreckledrose
      February 18, 2016 at 2:41 pm

      Aww thank you Jade! Happy you stopped by!

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    Beth
    January 29, 2016 at 7:37 pm

    Lovely photos! I’d love to have a small farm one day. I hope all your animals stay warm this winter.

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    JES
    January 29, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    What beautiful pictures of well-taken care of animals! Thank you for joining the Art of Home-Making Mondays at Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth. We are glad to have you! 🙂

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    Janet Garman
    January 27, 2016 at 11:40 pm

    wow your photos made me catch my breath! nice work

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    Ramblingwoods
    January 27, 2016 at 9:44 pm

    Awwwww…. I love seeing your lovely animals…..

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    Lori
    January 27, 2016 at 6:54 pm

    Beautiful photography! You know how to capture just the right moment. Trying to stay warm here in central PA. Thanks for sharing at Table It!

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    Livet genom bilder
    January 27, 2016 at 11:28 am

    Many lovely animals in your photos. I haven´t got any animals besides dogs but the animals in our sorrunding seems to handle the cold well. A farmer close by have the cows, sheep and other animals outside all the time and we can get around – 30 degrees celsius during the winter

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      Thefreckledrose
      February 18, 2016 at 2:32 pm

      Thank you very much! Yes, the animals seem to do okay with the cold. I’m sure they prefer the warmer days though 🙂

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    Mandi H
    January 27, 2016 at 12:56 am

    These pictures make me want to take a photography class! So beautiful!!!

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      Thefreckledrose
      February 18, 2016 at 2:29 pm

      Thank you for your kind words Mandi! 🙂

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    Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti
    January 26, 2016 at 11:44 pm

    What beautiful animals you have! My community has an equestrian center and some of the horses stay in the pasture through all kinds of weather. On very cold days some of the trainers put blanket type coats over the horses. They seems to tolerate the weather well enough on their own.

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      Thefreckledrose
      February 18, 2016 at 2:27 pm

      Thank you! That sounds lovely 🙂 Yes, they look so cute in their warm blankets!

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    Rhonda Albom
    January 26, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    Gorgeous pictures, my favourite is the first one with the two chickens, the black and white is an interesting contrast.

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    lisa
    January 26, 2016 at 3:17 pm

    Oh my, Indica is beautiful! And I love the shot of Freckles getting a little preening in. I have no advice on how to keep them warm except lots of hay in a well-insulated barn! Love the farm….but not a farm girl! 🙂

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