Monthly Archives for May 2012
Update on Lionel Ernest
This is Lionel Ernest’s belly. He didn’t really want to show it to you but I had to hold him like this to take off his purple bandage that he got at the vet. And since his belly is so … Continue reading
Morning Conversation
This morning I spent time in the yard again, snoozing while the ducks and clucks foraged for bugs. Miles, Lucky and Danny girl had an hour-long conversation while I was trying to sleep. This is my translation of their conversation: … Continue reading
staycation
This week I am off work, but staying at home and trying to stay offline. It is a week of rest and relaxation. Unfortunately the first few days have been ruled by my tonsils, but they are improving thankfully, so … Continue reading
Switch to Decaf, Carol
Carol got a little crazy with the nesting today. She was very unhappy that Olly Astro wanted to sit in her nest. She gets cranky when Janet sits in the nest next to her, so she was doubly annoyed that … Continue reading
Meditation with Cindy Buttons
Today Ms. Buttons sat down next to me on the lawn and settled in for a nap. She sat very close so she must consider me one of her flock. This video may look like Cindy Buttons is just napping, … Continue reading
Random musings
Some people have said they have trouble telling Cindy Buttons apart from Carol. So here we have a side-by-side comparison. As you can see, Cindy is lighter in color and doesn’t have a tail. Carol has a small head and … Continue reading
Carol the Alarm Clock
For anyone considering chickens, I give you… Carol the Alarm Clock. Do you like getting up at dawn every single day of the year? Then chickens are for you! Carol used to be really loud when she was cooped up … Continue reading
Saturday routine
It’s a Saturday so of course we’re at the vet. Today Lionel Ernest went to the vet for a check-up to see how his foot is doing. I love taking new rescues back to the vet because they suddenly realize … Continue reading
Thief!
Jeez, Cindy Buttons. I was going to share my pizza slice with you if you’d just give me a minute. Turnabout is fair play at least. Olivia stole the piece from her and hid under a shrub and ate it … Continue reading
Celebrate All Mothers
This Mother’s Day, our friends at Liberation BC are sharing information about what really happens to mothers on dairy farms all over the world. Please take a moment to learn more about what happens to baby cows on dairy farms … Continue reading
