Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Don't remember moving to Alaska

Last night's low was 20 degrees below zero.  Stayed at that temperature for over 6 hours.  Even with the propane heater going all night most of the things in the greenhouse are either frozen and dead or struggling to stay alive.  The items which were covered either with lids or the Remay possibly will survive.

On a positive note, no kids hit the ground.  Cream isn't moving from her corner where she is sheltered on 3 sides and somewhat sheltered on the fourth.  I expect her to pop before the end of the week.  Since she is a first timer and I'm not much of a midwife I'm hoping Mother Nature has prepared her and all goes well.  Ginger may have a few more days to go and it is impossible to tell with Chamomile.  Mulberry, if having kids at all, is far behind the others.

I haven't checked on the chickens yet as it was just too darn cold when I was outside but I'm reasonably certain they all survived since all the turkeys are okay and they were out in the open.

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