2013 Winds Down

This year has been one of many twists and turns.  It has seen me go through my third and final round of chemo, yes final round.  The post chemo tests have shown I am clear and free.  There will be follow up tests just to keep an eye  on things, but my life is now my own once again.  The property has taken on a new look, with a great number of projects now done and dusted.  Have had the greatest blessing in hosting Magnus for the third time and when he returns to his homeland in December, my home won't be the same.  Luckily he will return to me in the new year for around 3 months.  It would be amazing if there was a way for him to remain in Australia as is his dream.  I have begun two new ventures in order to produce my own food and a little extra income.  First came the quail, which are now housed in the aviary that Magnus and I worked hard to assemble.

 

The area beneath the shelf will be enclosed with doors, this will be the area used to grow out the young quail for food and sales.

 

I am also investing in another set of breeding cages to increase the number of breeding groups.  So far I am doing well enough with them, in regard to incubating and raising, however will need a larger incubator for future production.  I also bought my first pair of meat rabbits in order to breed them for another food source.  They will be housed in two large cages not far from the quail aviary out in the paddock.  Although still only about 5 months old,  they have grown a lot and are maturing nicely. 

 

 

 

 

The rabbit above is Bugalugs. Thought to be female at first...OOOPS

 

Above is Mokiedokie,  umm thought this was the male,  another OOPS.

 



In a few short weeks we will be looking at the Christmas celebrations,  I am going to spend this time quietly planning what I hope to achieve in the next year around the place.  It is exciting, as there are so many options open to me.  Meanwhile, I will leave you all with my very best wishes for the end of 2013 and hopes of a prosperous and happy new year in 2014.