 |
| Bruised and a little battered |
Boris is in the wars today. Bingley during a sudden rush of testosterone broke into his enclosure and attacked him, scratching his head and neck with his claws.
Luckily Boris (who is a big soft pudding really) legged it into the goose house and safety but not before he was scratched in the eye. Initially I thought the eye looked alright, but this morning, things don't look too bright.
I have bathed and cleaned the wound this morning and will hopefully conscript my animal helper, Pat later for a repeat cleansing. I have kept him in his shed today
 |
| Nervous and eager to please |
72 hours after arriving, you will be glad to hear that Mabel is doing very well. For a five year old dog who has never been house trained, I am gobsmacked that we have not had any accidents as yet, ah the joys and strengths of two hourly toileting!
Mabel, I think, is a complex character.She is a show dog with a string of certificates to her name, and is a boisterous dog who has lived her life in a kennel rather than inside a family home.
Living inside a house with 2 new humans, a cat that has a personality similar to that of Sammy Davis Junior, and three other dogs has provided her with a whole new set of rules to deal with, and despite it all, she has coped extremely well.
 |
| Vinegar Tits |
And as for the Crackhead Whores (which in future will be referred to as The CWs- to protect the sensibilities of my more delicate readers) They are all doing very well. "Vinegar tits" has led her small unkempt band to the field borders where they spend their day quietly away from the existing hens.
This distancing behaviour is normal for hen groups, I have seen it before time and time again....in a few weeks they will return and join the main flock, but will keep their own portion of the field just for themselves.
This morning I had a phone call from a guy asking me to take in 2 ducks
Believe it or not .......I have said no!
Poor Boris, I hope his injury just looks worse than it really is.
ReplyDeleteForty lashes with a wet noodle for Bingley.
Good on Mabel, maybe she's a quick learner, and trying her best to please. She's a beautiful girl.
~Jo
All animals are equal, but some still haven't read the book!
ReplyDeletePoor Boris. I am still in love with Mabel. And I cannot believe you actually said NO!
ReplyDeleteWho needs to tune in to "EastEnders" or "Corrie"? There's more dramatic action down at Mr Gray's Trelawnyd Menagerie! looking forward to the next episode.
ReplyDeleteYou used the 'n' word. Only time will tell if that sticks. I see an eventual capitulation. Vinegar Tits - what a lofty title, and regal looking lady to boot.
ReplyDelete...'a cat that has a personality similar to that of Sammy Davis Junior,' LOL!
ReplyDeleteEach day something else happens.Poor Boris. Mabel is such a star I am starting to love her just a little at the mo but I am sure it will grow.
ReplyDeleteThat little face tugs my heart strings. Mabel is just adorable and I would love to give her a hug.
ReplyDeleteYou said WHAT???????
ReplyDeleteI am learning a lot about poultry with your blog, John. Not sure I could have let Bingley carry on attacking Boris, but i need to understand that's the way it goes.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear Mabel is settling in. A true blessing after all the cleaning up you've done before.
And look at you saying no! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. :)
Mabel's 'dong very well'? Freudian slip or speeling mistake?
ReplyDeleteMabel the Bulldog, was able
ReplyDeleteTo get her feet under the table
With Chris and John
And before very long
She'll forget she lived in a 'stable'
...Sorry John, pathetic attempt, blame it on Knatolee
and her limerick comp!
hahahah Your post, once again, made me laugh. I can't help but feel sorry for ol Boris, though it does sounds as if he's in excellent hands. What will you do to prevent the attacking in the future? The names you have for your barnyard family are so funny .. Vinegar Tits ... Crackwhores ... I have to remind myself that this is your blog, not some "B-site Erotic Storytime" website! ;) Thanks for your creativity, and for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteMarcy
You da man, John! I knew you had it in you to say 'no'!
ReplyDeletePoor old Boris! I am learning so/too much about fowl psychology!
It was I who called about the ducks. I disguised my voice. Good thing you said NO as I was going to bring 30 or so. I'll get you next time
ReplyDeleteYou did say that you said "No" right? Not maybe or some such? Oh, what's a couple more ducks? ;)
ReplyDeleteYep, if the 'parent is trained' the child will be too! Now to teach her to bark when she wants to be let out and you will have it made! It all sounds good!
How wonderful for Mabel to have a real home and not be restricted to a kennel anymore. She hit the jackpot.
ReplyDeleteLucky Boris for having a nurse at his side. I hope he will recover completely.
No, sometimes, can be a good word.
A cat with a personality like Sammy Davis Jr -LOL!!! What a great line. And the images it conjures-ha!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the much needed laugh this morning! Have a great weekend!
xx
I always love your updates. Sorry Bingley had to feel he needed to show his superiority to Boris, and i do hope Boris's eye is not permanently damaged.
ReplyDeleteI love Mabel and am so glad that she's doing all she can to get on with everyone in your household. Like others, i love your description of Albert. :0)
Good on your for saying no to the ducks, John.
megan
I hope Boris will be OK. Mabel is adorable and good for her that she is adjusting so well to your busy household.
ReplyDeleteI'm tickled pink John, you finally used the "N" word! Of course my first thought was, now I'll never know what those ducks are like! Am I bad!
ReplyDeleteI hope Boris' eye is going to be alright...when the fights afoot Bingley WOULD just have to join in!
Mabel is one smart lady!
I think I'm beginning to like Vinegar Tits and her CWs!
I want to know more about the "Sammy Davis Junior" kitty...does he have "a wandering eye" or is it the whole personality?
Ouch poor old Boris - hope he gets better soon. Mabel's eyes don't look nearly so sad as the did in an earlier picture - she's settling well
ReplyDeletePoor Boris really took a wallop it looks like. Hope his eye heals.
ReplyDeleteDid I tell you we have eight domestic ducks that have been released by their owners over several years down onto the pond at Riverside Park and that they are thriving now. Many of the locals, especially parents with young toddlers, take bread down to 'feed the duckies' and in the last two weeks two mature ducks have reappeared with six ducklings streaming along behind them. How they survive with all the feral cats and foxes is beyond me. A couple of them are obviously 'senior citizens' of the duck world.
ReplyDeleteAh you may have said no but will you relent when he rings again to say they will be served with orange sauce if you don't agree?
ReplyDeleteBlimey those tukeys can cause a lot of damage can't they. Hoping to get some next year so I'll avoid two stags like the plague now.
ReplyDelete5 years old and not toilet trained? Heck, I'm 42 and still need nappies.
If a turkey takes a dislike to a hen for example, and can corner it...itsna goner chris
ReplyDeleteShit! I was going to exile the two new 'boys' Ronnie and Reggie to thier own pen with the turkeys.
ReplyDeleteThey've been gang-banging Penny the little blue hen so need hosing down with cold water and put in the naughty corner.
Mabel looks like a very sweet girl.
ReplyDeleteI am happy you said no to the ducks.
ReplyDeleteThe CWs... love it!
Mabel seems like a smart little gal. I think she is going to work in well!
And... a cat with a personality like Sammy Davis Jr.... I got a great chuckle from that! You are hilarious! xo
Gary's accounts of his days at work - even up on "The Manor" are not filled with such violence and horror!!! xxxxxxx
ReplyDeletePoor Boris!
ReplyDeleteIt's brilliant to hear Mabel continues to settle well.
I'm gobsmacked, you say no to homeless waifs? Unbelievable!
Hi John! I hope Boris is nicely on the mend, and I am so glad to read that Mabel is doing well too--Our new addition hasn't gone without a hitch or two--Our Scottie decided he didn't like him...But I've also said 'no' a time or two--It's kind of liberating, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteI love the names. You could use the antics of your animals to pen a sitcom I am sure.
ReplyDeleteMabel is beautiful!! From her picture she looks like a puppy so I was surprised to hear she's already five years old. I'm so glad you guys got another bulldog John! Constance left a hole that could never be filled but it seemed like you fell so deeply in love with the breed, too. Lovely, lovely, lovely.
ReplyDeletePoor Boris (and I can't remember who Bingley is--clearly a brute though. I'll have to do a search for him. Oh! Was he the mean one who somebody just left in the field with the two hens? I think I would have named him Prickly Pear, then just called him Prick for short.) And the Crackhead Whores?! I can't wait to hear THEIR tale...good god.