Spring has us on it’s typical up-and-down roller coaster ride once again this year, but we still feel way ahead of last year! Last year we had our “Snow Mountain Out” contest, with Snow Mountain being the mound of snow on the back of the house, where it piles up as it falls off our metal roof every winter. In the photo below, which I took this week, the snow is at about the same height as it was last year in the middle of April!
We called it officially out on Easter Sunday in 2019, which fell on 4/21. This year, Easter is much earlier (4/12) and I have no doubt we’ll be able to use our doors again long before that. That is, unless we get another snow storm! So far, it’s only in the forecast north of us, we are only expecting rain.
While we had many mild days recently, the last few have been chillier. One day, Luke is wearing his coat for our walks, the next he doesn’t need it!
We certainly have to take it day by day. Spring is definitely on its way though, and we’re hopeful it’s truly on schedule to be early this year. Of course, you just never know. The farm birds are beside themselves with happiness over all the bare ground, and the guinea hens even got adventurous the other day and walked across the snow!
Another sure sign of spring is the fact that the chickens’ egg production is finally up – on this day we got 18 eggs – our all time high! Most days we get at least a dozen, and we’re excited about that.
While we’re not seeing much green, or even budding on the trees and bushes yet, there is green popping out of the ground!
I can’t wait for the first daffodils, and our day lilies are showing up as well – they are usually the first.
I guess it remains to be seen if there might be more snow in our future or not, but right now, in spite of the chillier temperatures, we’re feeling pretty optimistic!
Are you expecting an early spring in your neck of the woods?
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Great picture of the Guinea hens all in line. Awesome egg day.
We were pretty excited!
We’ve had spring for several days, too! I got to work in the garden Sunday, but we are anticipating snow in a couple of days. False spring followed by left-over winter. Yup, the usual.
Yup, same thing here! We are actually getting snow today, but at least it’s very light. I’m missing those 50 degree days though!
Even though the snow isn’t gone yet, there is still beauty to find on your farm! Love the chook 🙂
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We always search for whatever little thing we can find to cheer us up as winter inevitably drags on. 🙂
I love the guinea parade! They are a favorite, and I’d love to have a few of them too! …maybe someday!
I’ve so wanted some snow this winter, but now that spring is doing its thing, I think I’m ready for it to begin – I think your girls are too, they’re already at work! 🙂
It was a bit of a tease here (typical spring!), today it’s snowing and our temperatures have been pretty chilly. The girls are demanding their spring back!
I am so glad we made the decision to get the guineas, they are SO much fun! The chickens might disagree at times though, since the guineas can sometimes act like bratty little boys, pulling at their tail feathers. LOL
We hope you don’t get anymore snow!
We got just a little bit today, but it’s already melting. If that’s the end of it, we’ll be happy!
We’ve had a few Spring-like days this past week – especially yesterday – but the weekend is supposed to be at least cloudy and cooler. Oh well.
Love that Guinea Parade across the snow!! It made me smile big time!
We’re so glad they made you smile! I think entertaining us is their true purpose. 🙂
That photo of the hens walking across the snow is priceless! And everyone swoons when Luke wears his red coat.
There’s never an early spring here but the desert isn’t too far away.
Good for you to have a place to retreat to! 🙂
Great photos. I like the lineup of hens. Have a nice weekend and stay healthy.
Staying healthy is the best we can hope for these days, I think!
Your sprouting greens have about the same look as ours!
We need the real thing!
Soon…right? Hopefully!!!
Glad to see signs of Spring in your area, here’s hoping for no Spring Snowstorms!
All paws are crossed here! 🙂
It’s been pretty warm here all week, but this weekend it’s supposed to be cold again. Oh well. The weather will turn to spring soon. It’s always great to see Luke. Tell him I love him.
Have a fabulous day and weekend. Scritches to Luke. ♥
Spring is always very up and down. As long as we don’t get a huge snowstorm, we can take it (we got just a little snow today but it’s already melting).
wow eggs-cellent!! spring is on the way the hens know it better than the groundhog guy ;O)
Yes, they are far more reliable!!
I know you’re ready for springtime for the guineas and chickens. I’m ready for spring too!
I bet you are already getting it where you are! 🙂
Love the parade! Spring may be a bit delayed today here with a mix of snow and rain but I welcome it. Daffodils, tulips, crocuses and grape hyacinths have started their annual appearances and should enjoy a nice squirt of moisture. Happy weekend.
Our spring seems to have taken a break, it’s been colder and we got snow today. But I’m sure it will be back soon!
I’ll bet those hens will be glad when the snow is all gone! We’ve had a nice run of Spring weather here this week.
We got a little bit of snow today, and the birds hid out for the morning. But by this afternoon it was melting, so they were all over the yard again!
Spring has definitely sprung in CT. It’s so exciting to see the green shoots emerge from the soil this time of year and soon the flowers☺
Spring is such a special time of year, so inspiring!
We are not happy about the warm weather at all. April is plenty early for spring to start in our minds, but we don’t get to choose. No big snows in our future either which makes us sad. Oh well, last year was great with snow into May, this year was not a good winter. Next year is another chance. Enjoy your weather.
Every year is going to be different, that’s for sure. I saw one of those memory photos on FB from two years ago, and the snow was still half-way covering our kitchen window!
Our weather has been much cooler here, hope you are getting some of that too.