Let me post a clarification - who doesn't love the sound of big guns in the morning, or throughout the day, for that matter? (sarcasm alert!)
OK my second personal example - waking up, again way early, to actual mortar shells hitting the mountainside. You could feel it through the bed! What was it? Avalanche control taking place at a ski resort.

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Peanut (front) and Popcorn
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Peanut and Hazel to her right
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Peanut in front and Popcorn again.
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Beautiful tax. I just love the curiosity of Buckeyes. Before Ruby fell ill, her nickname was Adventure Girl. I stopped counting the number of times I had to go fetch her from the neighbor’s yard. Once later, when she was actually quite ill, but was apparently feeling adventurous, he brought her to me so he could let his dogs out. 🤣
 
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When Margo had an infection, the back of her comb turned bluish/purplish. However, she had a large comb. The only other time I’ve seen that was at the very end with Ruby, who was drooling.
Sad. A comb is red because of blood flow. If an animal is dying they will shut down blood to their peripheries including their comb. That is how I knew there was no saving Elizabeth when out of the blue I came across her breathing her last. She was already blue and a bit cold going into shock.
Rest in Peace Elizabeth.
 
Alright, let’s get this settled once and for all: what is the difference between a Raven and a Crow (bedsides the obvious “Nevermore” the Raven says) :old :confused:
They are different species. Ravens are substantially bigger. I believe their beaks are different, as well. I do think they come from the same family, but I forget which other birds are in it. Around here, I see crows in flocks (murders?) and ravens in pairs or alone.
 
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Sad. A comb is red because of blood flow. If an animal is dying they will shut down blood to their peripheries including their comb. That is how I knew there was no saving Elizabeth when out of the blue I came across her breathing her last. She was already blue and a bit cold going into shock.
Rest in Peace Elizabeth.
Poor Elizabeth. Margo’s comb color change was only intermittent for a couple weeks when she had that strange posture like her back was sore and that was a year before she died. Necropsy revealed chronic dorsal egg yolk peritonitis. Rest in peace, Margo.
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Ravens tend to like higher altitude. They also usually come in pairs. Crows come in corbies: breeding pair, a few of last years babies, this years babies all living together.
The kids these days seem to live with their parents more often lately. Rent is so high, and all those student loans to pay for. Gezz! :gig
 
I didn't bring Volt home with me tonight. She is tucked up next to Henry in the coop who was makiing cooing sounds when I stood outside listening. She made her own way into the coop with a bit of guidance. I have done what I can for her. She is mite and lice free with a clean bum. She has eaten a small amount, but best of all she is with her friends. She won't be coming back to the house anymore.
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