First Feeding

Thunder was ringing out as I approached the pond a few moments ago to attempt the first feeding.  I still need to take the heater out and there are leaves on top of the water, which is a no-no!

The fish were up and nibbling at the rocks, which is why I knew it was time. Also, the water temp has been above 50 for a few days now.  In this picture here, they have not seen me yet.  Rain was starting to come down, but here you see all five of my lovely Koi (plus one leaf).

When I approached, they dove below the surface, but I threw a few Cherrios in anyway, confident that they would reconsider, as they were appearing hungry. Water temp was 55 degrees.

"Stripes", who I deem to be the matriarch, soon came to lunch, followed by the whole hungry bunch!  Thus resumed the feeding ritual we will enjoy almost every day until winter.  They will only get Cherrios for the first few feedings, or until the water temps reach a stable moderate temp.  Then I will switch to Immune Boosting Spring Koi Food, then to Summer Staple when it is really hot.  By the time I took the last picture it was really starting to pour, so I  ran away without scooping out the leaves.  I'm a bad girl.  (But I will do it soon.)

 Enjoy!