Down very late.

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Between 23:30 and 00:00.  I just couldn't go down.  Awake at 08:00.  I had the alarm set for then, but was already getting up when it went off.  Later, but up.  To bed earlier tonight, I hope.

I hadn't reset water for this morning.  I have alternative waterers.  I just prefer not to use those.  Well, until later.  I had thought I could just break or thaw the nipples, but that is too much work, and too cold of work on some afternoons.  So I will be using the smaller jugs for later watering.  I keep trying methods, to find one that works better.  A system is being sought.

Though, I think, with the vagaries of even small animal husbandry, the weather, and the limits of tools, bits, and pieces, there may not be a simple method.  At least I have feeding down.  Mostly.  The mini ladies seem to eat bogus amounts.  I'll have to add just a bit more.  I'll give it a few more days.  If they continue to eat at that pace, I'll need to add some.

Ducks are easy, easier.  Their water is a bit tricky in the winter.  Especially with it dipping well below freezing.  It is right at 0 F, again.  Glad I dumped their water.  Four inches of ice is a mess to work with.  I really need a smaller water tank and heater for it.  Yeah... I keep looking, but money, money, money!  A foot high by two by six?  Something like that.  Clean it once a week...  Yea.  I have also though about five gallon bucket watering systems for the rabbits.  Not sure that would work out, but having six to eight heated watering stations wouldn't be practical either.  Ugh.  In time, it will be sorted more amenably.

It's been a while since I have eaten good food.  I need to figure something out.  A few eggs, bacon if it's good, an omelet so I can add fresh onion and cheese?  We'll see.  I have to get to it to do it.  I'll give the waterers an hour to warm, after turning the furnace up.  Then get to the critters.  Two hours?  Maybe.  I slept cold last night, strangely.  I need to warm myself.

Oh.  Merry Christmas!  I... remembered!  I'll make a few calls later.  Be well, warm, fed, and in good company if possible.  It is a good day.  A holy one.