It didn't take long to get back into the groove of farm life and farm work. It felt so good to get up early and hit the ground running as usual. The sunrise was spectacular....red and glowing....a prelude to a seasonably warm and sunny day.
For the past several months I have noticed a stray cat running from the barn at different times of the day when I would approach. We have nicknamed this kitty "Boots" because of his/her
white legs. Apparently, when we are not around the barn, Boots visits the other cats and helps himself to their dry cat food. Yesterday morning he became a bit more brazen and stopped near the barn to lie in the warm sun for a while.
He is quite a lovely cat....and I am hoping that someday he will come to trust us enough to let us get close to him.
Yesterday was a big day for our flock of guineas. They finally ventured away from the goat pens. Actually, they left the farm altogether....Becky spotted them way down the road (in the middle of the road, of course). That is, all but two of them.....because the two remaining guineas had gotten themselves trapped in the chicken yard.
I watched as they ran around the chicken yard, sounding their cries of alarm, until finally one figured out how to fly out of the wire mesh on the roof.
Eventually, the second one joined him. It's so hard for a couple of guineas to function alone....when most of their shared "half a brain" is a mile down the road.
Happily, I can report that all guineas returned to their own yard by supper time.
Comments
I sure do enjoy your posts! Your farm is lovely and your animals are a hoot. As a subdivision gal I have a question for you - is a guinea a breed of chicken?
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Have a nice day - it's sunny here in SE PA!
Teacup Lane (Sandy)
Thanks for the quick answer. If you click on my "name" in the comment header its in blue font (i.e., "Sandy said") it should take you right to my blog. But just in case here is my blog URL: http://teacuplane-sandy.blogspot.com/
PS - I think you should keep the visiting cat!
Teacup Lane (Sandy)
I saw wild guineas in Africa when I was there. They have a Helmet Guinea that is really cool looking, I think I might have some pics I can share later. Fun blog.
It's windy as all get out over here...and the snow has all but melted...waiting for round two!
You've experienced Spokane in Summer,,,are ya brave enough to go for the gold & try Winter? lol!
If we have another horrible winter I am heading your way! Have my room ready! lol!
hugz
Can I ask what do have the guineas for? Is it just for fun or do they have a function. Too funny~they all share half a brain.
Ruth