Sherlock training has hit a major achievement: 2 consecutive mornings on a "Stay" command on the deck while I take feed out to the coop and open it. The Release The Horde is a major chase temptation. Add in his desire to be with his person (me) and its difficult for him to Stay anywhere. Yesterday took several attempts to get him to stay put (I'd disappear behind the bush on the corner of the deck and he'd move so he could see me. Back to try again.
This morning, he stayed in front of the door where he could see me once I got down the steps. I was even able to go into the coop to open the bird door and refill the bucket inside!
Last night after the Thunder bucket dumper past by
View attachment 3918602On Sherlock's last walk.
View attachment 3918604Moulting Storm...new feathers just above her tail....you going to drop that last tail feather, lady?