Farm Updates: Bougainvillea Blooms, Goose Nesting, and Future Plans

Farm Beautification with Bougainvillea

• 🌸 The farm is being enhanced with vibrant bougainvillea plants, noted for their colorful and bright flowers.
• 🌱 Additional flowers have been ordered and will be gradually added to the landscaping, contributing to the farm's overall development.

Goose Nesting and Egg Incubation

• 🪿 A female goose has begun nesting and has laid approximately four to five eggs in the bushes.
• ⚠️ A protective cover made of tin roofing has been added to shield the eggs from rain, which could spoil them.
• 🥚 The incubation period is expected to last about 40 days, with goslings anticipated to hatch around October.
• 💡 The speaker chose natural incubation over a mechanical incubator, as the egg trays are designed for chickens and may not be suitable for goose eggs.

Farm Expansion and Future Projects

• 🏞️ Plans are underway to develop a fish pond (lagoon) for tilapia and hito, with Japanese koi to be housed in a separate area.
• 🏗️ The farm is also expanding its dryland area, with a barn undergoing finishing touches including anti-rust painting.
• 🐠 The barn will eventually house aquariums for exotic fish, and the farm anticipates the arrival of ostriches and other animals.
• 🗺️ The long-term vision is to create a mini zoo on the farm, a project conceived three years prior.

Cockatiel Breeding Update

• 🐦 The cockatiel cages are being beautified with plants, and the birds appear to be well.
• 🥚 Eggs have been spotted within the cockatiel nests, though they will not be disturbed for approximately two weeks to ensure successful breeding.
• 🔒 Privacy is emphasized as crucial for wild birds like cockatiels to prevent them from abandoning their eggs.