Wild Kingdom

It's not news that we've had lots of snow here in the East and it's been hanging around for a long time because of the low temps.  Last week I threw some stale bread out for the birds and it was gone in minutes. So I threw out more...gone in a flash. They must be starving after this winter. I've never actually bought seed and put it out for them because the truth is I never thought of it.  Figuring that most of the birds head south for the winter I assumed they weren't around except for the crows that are usually feasting on roadkill. To make a long story shorter while I was in Agway picking up dog food they had wild bird seed on sale so I grabbed a few bags.  Here's the results:

The birds came first

The squirrels showed up next

Then came the fox

 The fox is not interested in the bird seed.  His game is to sneak up on the birds and squirrels and see if he can snag a hot lunch or dinner.  So far, the birds and squirrels just know he's there and take off before a disaster happens.  Mr. Foxy isn't as sly as he thinks he is even if he does peek around the back of the garage wall first and then take a flying run at his potential food. 

And finally we have the deer

So you tell two friends and I'll tell two friends...

The quality of the pictures are not great because I took them through the kitchen window with my iPhone.  Luckily, the snow is gradually melting with some days of warmer temps so I won't have to put out feed anymore and they're back to being on their own as soon as I finish up the seed. 

Until next time

 

Wordless Wednesday

Meet the newewst addition to our farm

 'Fern Fox'

Fern showed up one day with her two brothers. Mom was hit by a car on the road along side the farm. They have scared my obnoxious geese away and so they are allowed to stay. This little one follows my daughter and the feed cart around, sits outside the feed shed and runs in the paddocks with the horses, she's actually pretty sweet.

Apparently, during the night they've wandered into the barn and chewed the end of a dressage whip and taken brushes and Sweetie's boots outside to the riding ring for a game of soccer. I'm glad I can provide some toys and amusement for bored little foxes. We couldn't think of a good name for her so we came up with 'Fern Fox' because believe it or not we had a neighbor whose name was Fern Fox years ago. If anyone can think of a better name please feel free to suggest it.

Until next time

Quote for Today

I live in a house but my home is in the stable.