Like I said earlier, we consider our flock to be something of a hedge against inflation. Or, at least, inflation is one reason we considered increasing the size of our flock. Some people buy gold. Okay, yes: it is shiny and sometimes nice to look at. But really? How does gold compare to one of the cutest hedges I’ve seen in a long time?
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| …exploring her temporary home… |
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| …grazing lessons… |
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| …settling down in the clover for a nap… |
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| …hello, world… |
I have already decided I like this new breed better. We’ll see if my initial thoughts prove true as they grow. But for now, I will say they are much more docile. The Khaki Campbells were frantic when they first arrived home. They ran around in circles, they were very skittish and almost impossible to catch and hold.
These Welsh Harlequins are so sweet. Their chirping on the way home was quieter than the KCs. They are easy to catch and generally don’t seem as nervous as their older sisters. Their reputation tells me they are better foragers and bug catchers than KCs, and I believe it, for they already caught their first bugs today. Our KCs didn’t do that {that we know of, anyhow} until they were a couple weeks old at the least.
And they are oh so sweet. Did I mention that? Because they are.
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