This morning I opened the chicken coop to say good morning and they were in such good spirits! They practically leaped out to greet me. Hello chickchicks! They ran around the yard while I said good morning to The Baron who will decidedly be an outdoor rabbit. The house is smelling too much as it is with the two girl rabbits inside. The Baron was very happy this morning too. He hopped around his pen in circles. Hello Baron! Then, Dagny saw Frank, the squirrel. She chased him up the tree and he yelled at her for a while. Frank and I had a talk about the chickens which are deeply unsettling to Frank the squirrel. He clucked about them at me for a while and then I left some nuts out for him. Willow and Madam Zozimoff were a little peeved because I left the light in the back room on all night but I turned it off so maybe they could get a little nap in this morning.

I love animals!

Picture Post

Speaking of those Joyous Animals, here they are:

The Animals

As of today I have three rabbits, two chickens, and a dog.
"How do you have time to take care of them all?" Someone asked me.
I found the question perplexing. Like how do you have time to brush your teeth or water your plants? It's not a matter of time or dedication.

Today was one of the happiest days in my life.
I woke up and I could tell it was going to be a very warm day. I did my little rounds, checking on the rabbits and chickens, filling their water and food dishes. I made Dagny watch over the chickens while I got ready and did some homework.

It's not even as though I had to wake up super early. I woke up around 8 or 9 but the thing is I love waking up early. I love taking care of animals. I love having a reason to take care of them! I know this is what I not want, but NEED to do with my life and I'm happy to get started.

Our Two Hens

PCPeep found her second worm today. I've never seen a chicken display such joy. I am worried because PCPeep is almost twice as large as Sean Hennity but they both seem very healthy. I harvested my new angora, Madam Zozimoff's hair for the first time today. She didn't like it too much but I think we'll get into a better groove once we get to know each other better and exactly what means "ow" and what means "I'm bored." I am probably too rough with her. It's just hard because she is so silent. Her protests are sometimes over trifles but they would be similar if they were for death! I must learn to read the animals better. I wish we had a camera to record these wonderful creatures. Soon there will be pictures.