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Our animals

Animals are a vial component of any natural system and it would be impossible to exclude them entirely. Larger animals, while not without their benefits, require a fair amount of care and attention. In addition the bigger they are the more space and food they require and generally have a bigger impact on their surrounding environment. Since we are currently establishing a large number of young trees this excludes is from any of the larger animals.

Bee swarm
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Bee swarm
It started with a few bees buzzing around the corner of the house and quickly turned into several thousand.
Hoping to prevent their entry into the roof cavity I blocked up the small hole they had discovered and tried to forget about it. They wouldn't give up.
19 Nov 2010
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The goat
The goat
So, today was our first wedding anniversary, and we celebrated it by getting a goat.
Rescued as a kid when it's mother was shot in the wild, this goat is of the tame feral variety and is on loan from some people down the road.

His name is Babe, but he gets called 'Baby'. After this trial period, we will be able to determine if it's worth having our own goat one day. Although a female goat could potentially be better as the male goats are more likely to bunt and be aggressive.

So far, Babe is keeping the grass down around his little house. Hopefully he will munch down the blackberries so they won't get out of control again.



01 Nov 2009
Chooks and chickens
The pheasant
The pheasant
For some time we have 'enjoyed' the company of a roving pheasant. Undoubtedly a majestic bird, he spends most of his time in the garden. While not as destructive as a regular chook his presence is frustratingly obvious. Eating off the brussel sprouts, nibbling a cucumber and generally upsetting the progress of the garden.
04 Mar 2011
Gibson (the cat)
Details:Originally from a suburb in Christchurch, Gibson has become a real farm cat since his move to blockhill. His favourite outdoor activities include going on bush walks, hunting, and tree climbing. He also enjoys his time inside with activities such as eating and sleeping. Gibson likes to be where the action is and often will participate in chores such as gardening and feeding the chooks, though he tends to get distracted and ends up hunting or tree climbing instead. Gibson loves the country life.