Tapper gravitates between the turkeys she was brought up with, the drakes and ganders who find her attractive, and lots and lots of alone time. She went missing over the last two days and I was worried but then, as I was putting the gang away tonight, she reappeared and flew willingly into a yard full of amorously- confused geese and one lone drake (Zaruma). Mmmm.
In case you haven’t noticed, I am a bit of a novice when it comes to the sexual antics of poultry and other birds and what I witnessed yesterday afternoon was a little disturbing to say the least. Zaruma started it, then Godfrey tried to fight Zaruma off then the shy Seli tried too. I was gobsmacked watching this and was on-the-ready to rescue Tapper, but she didn’t seem to mind, whereas I felt like I was watching one of those disturbing rite-of-passage movies.
Until 18 months ago I was a university lecturer living on a farm; now I am, as Husband puts it, with a twinkle in his eye, a farm girl – ha! As for Son, it’s probably best not to share his current definition of me (another ‘ha’).
I guess I just want things to go back in time – just a little bit.
jmgoyder 
You’re funny Julie! 🙂 “Don’t watch those things and get any ideas! Said husband”
No way – hehe!
Your husband sounds funny 🙂
The ducklings are soooooo sweet!! What I love to see, is a mother duck & the ducklings waddling after her – love that look…
Thanks! I’ve seen your blog and thought I was a ‘follower’ but not so, so have just gone back and subscribed because I like it!
Oh, that’s wonderful 🙂 Thank you very much…
no probs!
Tapper is cute and adorable!
And promiscuous!
I want Tapper! She is adorable!
You can’t have her – sorry!!
Julie,
Well, I’ve tried several times to comment. Here I am, again, so I hope it goes through…again. Yes, sons have their opinions, and those opinions are subject to change as they move into more mature stages, hopefully for the better. Little boogers! Li’l ol’ Tapper sure is cute!
Yes, I got this great comment – thanks! You are right about sons – and Tapper!
Yay! I finally figured out the comment section! Ok, you and I are in business! 🙂
haha!
Two cute photos. I love them 🙂
Thanks!