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Tragedy in the coop

Posted on July 1, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

We suspected a predator around for the girls have been off their lay.  Last night the raccoon struck, and Paprika (Rhode Island Red) Nameless Rooster 4 (Barred Rock) and You Again (Buff Cornish) were victims.  Rhonda and a couple others … Continue reading →

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Going visiting

Posted on May 21, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

Today, Rhonda discovered something interesting.  If she went outside the fence, over to the goat shed, and flew in through the window, there was plenty of comfy straw to bed down in, a water dish she didn’t have to share … Continue reading →

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Frog legs and arms and heads and torsos

Posted on May 19, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

Poor Rhonda was hungry.  It had been a whole HOUR since the Treat-Bringer had provided scratch and tasty greens.  Sure, there was layer ration in the coop, but who wants to be inside on a day like today?  So poor, … Continue reading →

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Mosey Goats and Nosy Chickens

Posted on May 18, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

The treat bringer left the cat-flap on the shed unlatched, and naturally, Thing 1 decided to make an escape attempt.  She was able to get her head out, but not her shoulders.  Unfortunately for her, she was then unable to … Continue reading →

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Rhonda takes up crochet

Posted on May 17, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

Pattern can be found here:  http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90229AD.html?noImages=&r=1 The pattern itself was almost a little too simplistic, and I’d advise using a smaller hook or a lighter weight yarn for the beak, as it turned out a little too bulky to look … Continue reading →

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