Penny Guin

I succeeded in removing this ducks leg bands yesterday. I don’t know why people (Farmers in particular) tag and label their animals. When an animal arrives at my house, the first thing I do is remove anything attached to them. I then set them free. They can come or go. I don’t care. They never go because they never leave the food dish which is always full. But they are free to make the choice.

When Penny & Gwynn arrived, I didn’t notice that this little duck had bands on both of her ankles. I knew I would never get near her but was surprised when she started sitting on a nest. She sat and I waited for the right opportunity. And then I waited, for the pig to get out of the way. He liked to sleep in the area where the duck was nesting and I was scared if he felt cornered he may bite. Hammy is so shy. Last night, the goat chased the pig and I chased the goat, leaving me alone with Penny. She was sleeping and never seen me coming. With the aid of my friend Norah, We removed the leg bands and set her free. The way she left us, strutting and flapping her wings, you would have thought she was the victorious battalion in an unchallenged war.  

Ireland

I’m so happy that Ireland our little 11 year old Angel Poo Bear came to spend some of her summer vacation with us. While here, she got to watch the geese grow. One, She named Happy Feet, is a lucky goose indeed. He repeatedly got stuck on his back. I don't know why but the poor little thing would fall over and get stuck. He wore wounds on the tips of his wings and neck trying to straighten out. Always, he was abandoned by the tribe and left to struggle. I kept my eye on him and often only counted 6 babies and off I went in search of the 7^th, stuck on his back somewhere. I was glad one day when I picked him up. Ireland got to pet him. We cleaned him off and held him. I loved this little fragile goose and prayed that I would always be there to protect him. He was released alone at the pond and joyfully played with us as his companion. Suddenly the other 11 geese came towards the pond and we were the interloper. Happy feet gave a chirp and they all came running and honked for us to get away. Not the least grateful, as we would expect, We were Just Happy to see them all together with Happy feet.
The Toronto Exhibition open this weekend but I like to wait and go the first weekend in September. Better deals!
We planned a camping trip for this weekend and I have no idea what I’m going to do with Margaret our new goat. She practically lives in the house and stays with Ireland all day except to hop on the couch once in awhile to watch TV; Anyway I think she’s watching TV. I’ll have to get a picture of her next time she’s up here. Right now I have no idea where the goat is. At least she isn’t near the kitchen making a mess. I think I’ll go do that all by myself. Neighbour just brought some fresh picked tomatoes, I wish I could have a garden but I tried that and the goats ate everything. Thank God for friends bearing fruit.

Margaret

I usually only like to rescue animals, which is why two friends called me and directed me to an add on KIJIJI where apparently a nanny goat needed me. I replied to the add and was surprised when the lady called me immediately and asked me if I wanted a goat. I said "NO!"  But I would take it if she couldn't find it a good home. I understand how difficult it is to find goats a home since they can be cancerous and usually have large horns to impale you.This marks our sixth goat in our evergrowing family.

Meanwhile the baby geese have grown so large that I barely can distinguish them from their parents. Last night was the first night they were not locked in and stayed lose for the evening, as well as Littlebit and her four neglected girlfriends. However, Margret slept in the house since all the billy goats are fighting to get alone time with her and regrettably her way of defending herself can lead to her own death. Wait a minute, she's just layed down on the couch so I think I should turn the TV on for her.....ha,ha,ha...

No girlfriend for little'bit! :(

Bought these 2 little girls at the farm auction with the intention of getting little’bit a girlfriend. He is always alone, Though may-be not lonely because he didn’t take any interest in the girls and after their 2 week scared period, where they run off and hide. I watched these two birds attempt sexual stuff, anyway I think they are both boys. I named the white one Penny and the Brown one Gwyn. Penguin! They are Indian runners looking like penguins.

Bought these 2 little girls from a Kijiji ad with the hope of getting little'Bit some company. Kept them in the house with him over night, He took off in the morning. I caught these girls, Cut their leg bands off (What are they for?) and let them loose at the pond. They are now hooked up with the Penguins. The boys who I thought were girls. I named the darkest Morticia and the other Drucilla. Last night I left them both out with the penguins. Even in the duck world, arranged marriages do not work.
I see all the Canadian geese are back in the park. Our coyote must have moved on as they have made a road at the rear of our lot and houses are sprouting up like weeds. Everything is good in our animal kingdom. except we still need a friend for Little 'Bit.