November 10th, 2024

Chick O2a, our first returned chick.

​Hello friends and family
The focus this week is on carrying the tiny chicks to Dunedin safely. On Monday we took 7 chicks down to Dunedin. By Friday, we had taken down 41 chicks, and the first one came home. On the biggest day, we had 12 go down, which required 3 people to take them.

The warm, damp weather is growing all sorts of fungus

​Back home, we are doing the rounds daily, to check which chicks are pipping and hatching. The weather has been variable, but we have stayed mostly dry. Now, with chicks coming home, we check that they are staying healthy and are putting on weight.

Keepers bay has eroded right along the front, losing about 1m into the sea

​Today, Elaine and I are going down to Dunedin with up to 11 chicks and bringing home 2. Katie has her last day with us before heading north. Thank you, Katie, for your help.

The native irises are blooming along the path

In the meantime, a possum had moved into the garage and threw stuff that I had forgotten that I had, all over the place! I have planted the spuds, carrots and only have beetroot and beans left to plant.
Have a great week!
Rosalie