Sad day here at Purple Ranch. I have been watching these eggs each time I go out to the field. They are Killdeer eggs. We see them all over the farm doing their broken wing act when you get close to their nest. This nest was made in an indention where we had rooted up a lavender plant that didn't make it through the rains of last year. So I have been keeping track of these eggs. This weekend when I went to check on them they were gone. No evidence of shells in the nest so I assume a snake or the coyotes that frequent the fields had a midnight snack. Every year we have these nests in our driveway. They lay them right there on the hard aggregate. My Dad told me yesterday that he walked down the drive last year and some young ones had hatched. When he came up on the nest all of them were dead. So he went to tell my Mom. They came out to look at the nest and those chicks were running around until they saw my parents then they played dead again. My Dad said they were laying all over the driveway. That could kind of tie in with that possum shot I saw earlier today. Until next time. Lavender Up!
PS. I will try to get a photo of an adult so you know what I am talking about.
Purple Ranch Hand
Purple Ranch Lavender Farm is a life-long dream come true for my Mom. At 70 years old she has decided to own and operate her own business. Her love for plants and lavender seemed to be a great combination. This farm has become a true labor of love. We cried together when we lost 75 percent of our crop due to torrential rains. Our family truly love each other and we show this love by hard work and by using our God given talents to help Mom's dream become a reality.
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