Tonight was one of those nights when Bear just followed me around begging for scratches. But it was raining when the sheep were out so she was all wet. I hate handling the sheep when they are wet. I tried to get away with just lightly patting her forehead, but she would not let up. Looking at me with those sad brown eyes. Eventually I caved and gave her scratches. Bleah!
One of these “hens” is Cookie the kitten stealing chicken treats! (I mixed their wet mash with yogurt tonight.)
Sissy made a fire to burn some downed branches. Levi helped, picking up branches and twigs, and throwing pine cones in the fire so it would burn hotter. The kitties ventured over from the barn to check it out. They have never seen fire before, but were smart enough to keep their distance, but were very curious. They were climbing to the top of the hay wagon for a better look.
The kittens were gathered on their perch. Trouble fell asleep sitting up. She kept nodding and nodding until she face-planted right into Albert’s side. The deeper she fell asleep, the harder her face smooshed into into him. It was so cute.
Ruby is looking at me as if to say, “Aren’t you going to do something about this, Keen?!!”
So Albert knocked over the chicken food when I was getting ready to feed the hens. Scarlet was more than happy to clean up the mess. Albert seemed to enjoy watching her from above. Did he spill it on purpose.
I have planks bridging the drainage ditches in the barnyard. I put them down mostly for my use, however, the sheep use them, too. I always get a kick out of watching them waiting to cross.
Farmer Keen 