Rain....rain and more rain...I blame my lack of mental aptitude on our gloomy weather...
Rainy days are not my forte and it appears neither are they for a particular grey squirrel who has decided to relocate his place of residence to that of a dry chicken coop. The hens, not happy about an intruder, promptly opted for an outing despite the dismal weather conditions. The rodent remained ensconced in the coop till Mr. Dog Trot arrived home. A scene from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation(squirrel jumps out of the Christmas tree and attaches itself onto various family members) was not to be had on my watch...
Despite the abundance of rain and lack of sunshine, flower and vegetable gardens are taking hold...and when chickens do not adhere to the terms agreed upon when sharing a patch of earth...chicken wire along with a "NO TRESPASSING" sign is installed.
The big red IH tractor made it's appearance early this year- typically seen the second week of June, this year's hay crop was ready before the end of May.
Gladys, Pearly Mae, Pheobe, LuLu Belle, Beatrix and Henny Penny enjoy abit of sunshine before the rain...treats of oatmeal with blueberries aid in keeping the girl's spirits up and when spirits are up so is egg production...the colors of summer are beginning to appear in the perennial bed...how I enjoy the feeling of dirt in my hands...
on dark gloomy days such as these...a ray of sunshine is but a few steps away...there is no better way to brighten one's day, then cuddling a new baby in the crook of an arm...Oh, how I am enjoying being a Marmee...
FYI...Mr. Dog Trot has informed me that he was GROWLED at while Mr. Squirrel was being ushered out the hen house door...who knew...I thought squirrels barked...Please, someone send me some sunshine!!!
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Rainy days are not my forte and it appears neither are they for a particular grey squirrel who has decided to relocate his place of residence to that of a dry chicken coop. The hens, not happy about an intruder, promptly opted for an outing despite the dismal weather conditions. The rodent remained ensconced in the coop till Mr. Dog Trot arrived home. A scene from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation(squirrel jumps out of the Christmas tree and attaches itself onto various family members) was not to be had on my watch...
Despite the abundance of rain and lack of sunshine, flower and vegetable gardens are taking hold...and when chickens do not adhere to the terms agreed upon when sharing a patch of earth...chicken wire along with a "NO TRESPASSING" sign is installed.
The big red IH tractor made it's appearance early this year- typically seen the second week of June, this year's hay crop was ready before the end of May.
Gladys, Pearly Mae, Pheobe, LuLu Belle, Beatrix and Henny Penny enjoy abit of sunshine before the rain...treats of oatmeal with blueberries aid in keeping the girl's spirits up and when spirits are up so is egg production...the colors of summer are beginning to appear in the perennial bed...how I enjoy the feeling of dirt in my hands...
on dark gloomy days such as these...a ray of sunshine is but a few steps away...there is no better way to brighten one's day, then cuddling a new baby in the crook of an arm...Oh, how I am enjoying being a Marmee...
FYI...Mr. Dog Trot has informed me that he was GROWLED at while Mr. Squirrel was being ushered out the hen house door...who knew...I thought squirrels barked...Please, someone send me some sunshine!!!