Construction journal: ducks in place

We completed work on the Mansion before temperatures have started to dip below freezing with regularity.  

Three doors, three windows and a large yard. 

Three doors, three windows and a large yard. 

The older ducks are staking out their territory.  

The Khaki Campbells just blend into the background.  

The Khaki Campbells just blend into the background.  

We will move the new ducks up when their pond freezes.  

On unfrozen pond.  

On unfrozen pond.  

The young ducks have been laying well despite the darkening days. We have all the chickens in their winter quarters.  

The flocks are blending without much blood shed, although the hens stick close to their roosters. 

The flocks are blending without much blood shed, although the hens stick close to their roosters. 

I love looking out my window and watching my birds!