Regardless of what Puxatawny Phil says, and the fact we received more snow yesterday, springtime in Wisconsin is not all that far off.  I know this because the sheep and ducks have told me.

First there’s Reegan.  For a normally mild mannered ram he can do some amazing airs above the ground.  Yesterday and today he’s been just full of piss and vinegar.  I think he’s got his son a little worried as to dear ol’ dad’s sanity.  Reegan has been launching himself skyward, springing straight up and kicking out his hind legs like a Lipizzaner.  He’ll land with a twist and a buck, romping across the ram pen as though possessed.  Which is usually Harry Flash’s cue to hightail it into the shed.

The pair of wethers and one or two of the unbred ewes are showing similar enthusiastic behavior.  Bucking and romping like spring lambs.

The ducks have taken over an area of swamp grass and hillocks outside the fence (why they haven’t been eaten by something is still a mystery to me) eggs are being laid wherever they fall as seems to be their habit and ducky relations are taking place all over.  I’m not a huge fan of ducks but they are interesting to watch this time of year.

All the creatures here seem to think spring is in the air.  My money’s on them but maybe that’s wishful thinking.  Only time will tell.