I live on 5 acres
which was once very bare
but over the years
have planted & nurtured with loving care
trees & shrubs, too many to count
along with my hubby, who I couldn't leave out
have created an oasis, even during a drought.
Over the years we've had animals come and go
birds such as ducks, geese & turkeys
& peacocks that put on a great show
A donkey once grazed on the grass around our dams
and a cow for a while
and some sheep, but no lambs
Have had rabbits & guinea pigs who just want to eat
and quail & walking fish
for a bit of a treat.
Now we have goats to eat the grass
but when they escape
they're a pain in the **s*
Our chooks give us eggs and roam free all day
but the budgies in their cage, have to stay
except for one who can come out to play
Our dog thinks she's the most important of all
even when she's naughty
and won't come when we call
We also have an assortment of fish
some just look pretty, and some for the dish
but my favorite of all are my Murray Catfish
We are now into Aquaponics
it's addictive for sure
have a few systems
and planning some more!
I love living here, but it can be a pain
Summer is too hot
and we don't get enough rain
But I love my 'backyard'
it really is great
Well that's all from me now
there's work to do that can't wait!
The animals we currently have are goats, chooks, a rooster, 4 baby chickens, budgies including one that lives inside & can talk, an assortment of fish and our beloved dog.
