They told me a sad tale of gander bullying ( an older and more powerful male picking on a quieter juvenile ) and hesitantly asked me if they could re home the victim .
What could I say?
...and so the ebb and flow of comings and goings continue on the field....yesterday a tired old ghost hen died, today a shy young gander arrives........
His name is Russell
I do like to hear the animal stories from you and my sister. They all make such great reading, providing tears and laughter in equal measure :)
ReplyDeleteHoarder!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely looking bird.
ReplyDeleteI hope your kindness will be rewarded when you get to the next field in the sky.
Briony
Don't tell me his surname is Crowe
ReplyDeleteAw, well he will have a nice home, at your place!
ReplyDeleteYou're a tender hearted marvel! And welcome to "Russell the Gander"...who will be allowed to continue to be shy OR who will learn to overcome his shyness!
ReplyDeleteOh well, what's one more?.... :)
ReplyDeleteah, that is so wonderful of you..i would take the youngster in too if i had ducks and geese,etc. so sad about your hen...jill
ReplyDeleteTrue...what is one more right? Russell looks very handsome.
ReplyDeleteAww! Welcome, Russell. I'm sure he'll be very happy.
ReplyDeleteRussell is going to love his new life with you!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Russell! You will never know that you will become a blog star!
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling that Russell Gander will fit in nicely at your place, John.
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There is nothing worse than being bullied so I'm happy to know he has a good home now.
ReplyDeleteAnd so the cycle of life on a farm. I happen to be fond of Russells ... I married one. Have a great week.
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Welcome Russell! You couldn't have asked for a better home.
ReplyDeleteHope he works out well :O).
ReplyDeleteWelcome, Russell! I love the ebb and flow too. It's a flock thing. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWelcome, Russell! You are one lucky goose.
ReplyDeleteOne lucky goose indeed! Welcome Russell - love the name. As we say here in the states - Russell has landed butter side up!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Russell!
ReplyDelete(You got rid of those other holy terrors that enjoyed assaulting the gentler geese, didn't you John? Russell will be safe now?)
And by the way, I was over perusing "Voices From the Past" (I LOVE the photos of your interviewees btw) and then happened to google "Trelawnyd, Wales" on a whim. Did you know there was another fledgling Trelawnyd website just being set up? Here's the link:
http://www.trelawnyd.com/ Completely different focus but interesting parallel impulse.
Love! Dia
dia
ReplyDeletetheweb site you speak of, was developed a while ago.....I agree some of the historic information on it is very interesting!
Well Russel's sure landed on his feet.
ReplyDeleteRe my rotorvator John - it has shook my tits off and about 2 stones in weight!
John, I always think that when one of our pups leave, it makes room for another to fill that spot. That's what the loss of the ghost hen did, her loss made room for Russell. I look forward to reading about how he settles in--I hope he doesn't get bullied by Jo and Winnie too--I know it's sometimes unavoidable, but bullying really bothers me...
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear of your hen, yet so glad Russel found you John.
ReplyDeleteVisiting your blog is like visiting another wonderful world.
Ahh, you're so nice! You saved Rus from a fate....look out cause someone will do you a good turn too!
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How nice to give Russell a home that he can flourish in.
ReplyDeleteHello Russell - I hope you realise just how lucky you are.
ReplyDeleteTake a gander at Russell
ReplyDeleteAnd very handsome he is!
ReplyDeleteWelcome, Russell!
ReplyDeleteHas he met Constance yet?
megan