10-15-13 Settling In

 Settling In Ran some errands.  Rupert came along.  He laid down in the back seat and seemed to enjoy the outing.  Went for a short walk when we got back. Rupert is an excellent host.  He was kind enough to provide a spectacular sunset this evening. I took over 50...

10-12-13 Goodbye

news summary 9 am  I came in early today because Susan & I are heading to Whidbey Island.  It’s raining lightly.  The girls met me at the door and wanted to come out.  I scooched them back into the coop and gave them some cracked corn and mealworms.  They do like...

10-11-13 Social Networking Chicken Style

news summary 2:13 pm The last few times the girls gathered around my feet when I open the coop.  They peck at the hard packed ground by the door briefly, then move on.  I do get the impression that they do want to interact with me. I’ve tried reaching out and gently...

10-10-13 Leo the Squirrel

news summary 2:18 pm:  As I came into the back yard a small squirrel scampered down the hemlock tree (not the poison hemlock) near the porch.  He sat on the base of the tree and looked me over. The girls did nothing remarkable today.  They got about 45 minutes grazing...

10-08-13 Lucy hides

news summary 2:30 pm:  This is one of those “watermelon” events that is so juicy, no embellishment is needed and so there will be no “feature story.” My visit with the girls was uneventful until I rounded them up and put them in the coop.  When I closed the door,...