I will try to send in number 1 then. Thanks
I am not sure I can get Brutus to sign all the releases needed. He is so fussy about his pictures.
He really told me off today. His automatic door failed this AM and I had to let him out. He was not happy with me.
Now more of the saga of Brutus.
This is an actual event, It happened yesterday. I was checking on my elderly Mother who lives in the house across the drive. As I was having my coffee I looked out to see a squirrel get off a tree and start across the yard. Brutus saw this!
Brutus was not about to allow a squirrel in his area. There were hens there, and they belonged to Brutus. Brutus approached the squirrel with caution. He cocked his head back and forth several times while sizing up the foe. Then Brutus sprung into action and attacked! He chased the squirrel around the yard. The squirrel was completely unnerved by this attack. Mr. Squirrel had no idea what to do, he started back towards the tree he came from, but quickly changed tactics when he realized he could not make that tree.
The squirrel made a 90 degree turn and headed for a small apple tree, a foolish move in retrospect. Brutus got a good peck in on the squirrels back side. I swear the squirrel jumped 2 feet when Brutus touched him. The squirrel took refuge in the apple tree and was only about 3 feet above Brutus's head, I told you it was a small apple tree!
Mr. Squirrel took the offensive posture and started making a racket, which only enflamed Brutus. Brutus stared the squirrel down. I can only conjecture about this, but it appears the squirrel knew he had met his better. The squirrel knew he could not win a battle with the mighty Brutus. I am willing to bet he has heard the saga of Brutus and would have messy undies had he been wearing any.
The squirrel looked at Brutus and then eyed the large oak tree 30 feet away. He took a deep breath, saying his last prayers and a few hail Marys and jumped!
He ran as fast as he could for the oak. Brutus was right on him, not more than 3 feet behind. The squirrel made it to the oak and safety.
I have never seen a braver act performed by any chicken than yesterday, when Brutus attacked the squirrel...
I also have never seen anything funnier than the squirrel running from a chicken....
This was a true story, with very little literary license used.
) I love to watch him ruling his domain. He never fails to give the warning when my cat comes around... which is pretty amusing, b/c the cat would tremble in fear if any of the chickens gave chase. He does some tidbitting, but is not always a complete gentleman when the snacks come out. I put up a nest box today, and he was right up there with the gals, checking out the new accommodations. He had to try it out to see if it was good enough. Then, he was checking out the blue plastic egg in the other box, rolling it all over the place. He will not allow his girls to fight.
