We raise laying hens and, occasionally, turkeys on our farm. Last year, we kept
Can't help thinking our Narragansett turkey hen's feathering would work better as camouflage among sand dunes and driftwood--and we're hoping there are eggs under her in addition to the one that's rolled out.
a few turkeys after the fall sell off: a tom and four hens, hoping to hatch some of our own turkey chicks. Finally, one of the Narragansetts wandered down the road, settled in and has been on a nest for the past few weeks. I’ll let you know if we have any success. (By the way, these turkeys are now totally pets.)
In case you’ve forgotten, Cornell is still tracking the great blue heron nest on live webcam. Here’s the link.
My favorite bird is the chickadee: friendly and, most importantly, stays all winter. I also love the common crow: smart and an iconic feature of our landscape.
Your favorite bird(s)?