I've decided that, in my next life, I'm coming back as a spoiled house cat (preferably orange and an indoor one). And here's why: They're professional nappers! Why am I so flipping tired all the time?! Is this what adulthood is really like?! I know it's February, and with the shorter days and lack of … Continue reading In My Next Life
Critters
What The Duck?!
Have you ever done something and immediately thought, 'maybe this is a bad idea'? Generally, that's my thought when I purchase a new fern (haha). Exactly my thoughts when I brought home three Silver Mallard ducklings! Cause fifteen chickens weren't enough work already?! Just because your lifelong friend has ducks doesn't mean you need them … Continue reading What The Duck?!
Not So Fantastic Mr. Fox
One of my favourite things to do is sit on the back deck and watch the chickens free-ranging in the yard. For the most part, they stay in our yard; on occasion, they will cross the road to peck around under the neighbours' tree (answering that age-old question!). In the spring of 2019, I had … Continue reading Not So Fantastic Mr. Fox
Who’s In The Coop – Part 2
Did you know that when you think you have one rat, actually you have several?! Or fifty-four! Yes, you've read that correctly, 54! Or at least that's how many I caught total over six months, almost lost count. Those things mate like rabbits! The first rat I caught. From Google: A female rat will produce up … Continue reading Who’s In The Coop – Part 2
Who’s In The Coop?
About a month ago, I noticed some strange things happening in the coop. Things moved and missing; random holes and piles of gravel started to appear. I thought maybe I had another mole. Until one night I saw it, bold as bold can be - I have a RAT. OMG, a RAT! I've had mice, … Continue reading Who’s In The Coop?
A Proper Introduction
Introducing the newest member of our fam - Olivia. Olivia, a Lab/Border Collie mix, came to us in August as a rescue; she was 8 months old then. Her likes are: long walks, bothering cats and eating hydrangeas. And not just the blooms, the whole 3ft plant including the roots. Her dislikes are: listening. She's … Continue reading A Proper Introduction
Garage Guests
This spring we had the pleasure(?) of hosting a family of raccoons...in our garage...and what an interesting experience it was! Mama raccoon moved in early in May, making parking in the garage no longer an option. Every time I entered the garage I'd hear her panic and scramble to take cover...which would startle the living day … Continue reading Garage Guests
Careful What You Wish For…
Well, it's been 4 days since I've seen a snake...I must say I'm a little concerned. I know, right? There's been no sign of them since the big yard clean last weekend. We surrounded the well, where they usually are, with dirt to build up the ground in that area...and that was that. No more … Continue reading Careful What You Wish For…
Hit The Road, Snake
I am terrified of snakes. As a gardener this sometimes poses a problem, I know. After an awful experience as a child I really couldn’t care less if all snakes dropped dead tomorrow. I understand their importance and realize they are probably more scared of me then I of them...the fact is they still totally … Continue reading Hit The Road, Snake
The Wild
About a month after we moved we made the decision to let our girl Halle Cat outside...actually, truth be told, she made the decision for us. She was a very unhappy house cat...she snuck out one night and it wasn't until morning we realized she was gone. So the decision was made - there was no … Continue reading The Wild
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