"What happened to the groundhog?"
It was mean of me to make you wait....sorry.
Several hours later I headed back to the barn to check on our little furry "treehog",
and found him/her hanging like this...
obviously exhausted.
When Hubbs arrived home from work, we decided that we had to rescue our
little furry friend.
It just didn't seem right to leave him in a tree...exhausted and frightened.
So, Hubbs donned his quilted camo suit, fireplace gloves, and a paintball helmet/mask
and headed out to the barn for the extension ladder.
Of course I was armed with my camera.
Preparing ourselves for all of the potential outcomes,
we discussed that if the groundhog attacked Hubbs during the rescue,
he would obviously have to drop him (and perhaps the groundhog might be hurt).
But then, again, if we did nothing, he might be hurt also, right?
So..............
and before I could even get my camera ready,
our furry friend leaped from the tree, somersaulted in the air, hit a branch,
(which helped to break his fall)
landed on the ground and ran into the woods.
Actually, as he ran away, he ran right at me....
sending me squealing in the opposite direction.
The worst part was...
it happened so fast I could not get pictures of him.
All's well that ends well, however,
as no one was hurt during this little rescue attempt!
We have been quite fortunate to have several beautiful days in a row...
low 70's with blue skies.
Perfect!
And just in case they get a little warm....
the pool is open!
The youngsters are getting bolder each day,
heading down their runway...
into the yard to play.
This will be good practice for their eventual free-ranging,
hunting insects and eating plant life.
I hope wherever you are
that you are enjoying a beautiful spring!
This may be the best we've ever had.
All's well that ends well, however,
as no one was hurt during this little rescue attempt!
We have been quite fortunate to have several beautiful days in a row...
low 70's with blue skies.
Perfect!
MaryAnn and Ginger have been spending their days happily grazing on new spring grass.
And just in case they get a little warm....
the pool is open!
The youngsters are getting bolder each day,
heading down their runway...
into the yard to play.
This will be good practice for their eventual free-ranging,
hunting insects and eating plant life.
I hope wherever you are
that you are enjoying a beautiful spring!
This may be the best we've ever had.
Comments
I'm loving this wonderful spring weather. Except I have to water already. I think it is a first for me getting the sprinklers out in May. Enjoy the sunshine, hugs!
Do you let your chickens free range? Or are they only allowed in their run? Just curious. Your new girls are looking great!
xo Kris
Thanks for sharing.
Noreen