I went out today to give some treats to my free ranging girls and only 3 of the four came to see what I had in my goody bag.
Usually once the treats come out, everyone shows up to see what all the happy clucking is about.
I called for Penny as she usually comes running if I call her. No Penny! I looked in her favorite bug hunting spots. No Penny!
I was just about to start looking around the neighborhood when I saw her lying on her side in the dirt. I've never seen her lay on her side before.
As I came closer, she moved her feet a bit, but not her body at all. I felt a bit of panic in my gut. Did a dog or hawk get her? Was she sick?
I stood over her and cautiously began to look for injuries. Hmmmm no blood, but still just a few foot twitches. I started to pick her up and then......
In a flurry of flapping, he jumps out of my hands and tears across the yard to where the treats are. Once there she shakes about 5 gallons of dirt out of her feathers and begins stealing treats from the others.
Apparently I interrupted her spa time. She must have taken a serious dirt bath and was just taking in the sun when I so rudely decided to check her over.
I swear these girls are just really out there when they get in a trance. I hope she doesn't scare me like that again anytime soon.
What will tomorrow bring?
Liz
Usually once the treats come out, everyone shows up to see what all the happy clucking is about.
I called for Penny as she usually comes running if I call her. No Penny! I looked in her favorite bug hunting spots. No Penny!
I was just about to start looking around the neighborhood when I saw her lying on her side in the dirt. I've never seen her lay on her side before.
As I came closer, she moved her feet a bit, but not her body at all. I felt a bit of panic in my gut. Did a dog or hawk get her? Was she sick?
I stood over her and cautiously began to look for injuries. Hmmmm no blood, but still just a few foot twitches. I started to pick her up and then......
In a flurry of flapping, he jumps out of my hands and tears across the yard to where the treats are. Once there she shakes about 5 gallons of dirt out of her feathers and begins stealing treats from the others.
Apparently I interrupted her spa time. She must have taken a serious dirt bath and was just taking in the sun when I so rudely decided to check her over.
I swear these girls are just really out there when they get in a trance. I hope she doesn't scare me like that again anytime soon.
What will tomorrow bring?
Liz
