Emma Patches

Missing:  EmmaPatches

She didn't come in when I called her Thursday night.  She wasn't here Friday morning.  I hadn't found a body and she has gone missing before so there was hope she was still out there.  I didn't think she would be returning.  I was sad.  But I'm feeling much better now, as she has reappeared looking only a little worse for wear.  I asked her just exactly where she had been, but she was totally mute on the situation.

We did lose our colorful, docile rooster yesterday.  I'm not sure if the new white turkey killed him or if the new white roosters all attacked him.  He was found dead in their pen.  I think the white roosters may receive some assistance at becoming coyote food as they aren't fat enough to send to freezer camp. They are not enjoyable creatures.  Miss Turkey will also be moving to new digs under the mulberry tree by the garden.  She will have more room there and can scratch in the dirt and eat the weeds.  Moving her there could be a challenge because she is really, really heavy.

We also lost one of the Royal Palm Toms to unknown causes.

Spring has been tough on the creatures this year.

On a positive note, Momma hen still has all 3 of her chicks.  They aren't cute anymore.  AnnaBelle's 3 kittens are growing and active.  Their eyes should be opening any day now.  Then the fun begins.  They all have homes elsewhere when they are old enough to go.  That is good.  It is easier not to get attached to them when they are short timers.