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8/12/2020 10:40:46 AM |
Gertie has many animal friends in her new (outdoors) home. The couple not only has Gertie the pig, they have several alpacas, two llamas, two miniature donkeys, several goats (one expecting a kid any time now), 5 bunnies (two of which are expecting), some goats (one being quite pregnant), geese, ducks chickens and a couple roosters. Oh yes, and 3 dogs to help round up the animals in the evening. Those who know me understand that it is food for my soul to stop by and visit after helping at the vegetable farm So, last Monday night I was taking a few tomatoes to Gertie. They were organic of course, but had a few cracks in them. As I drove in, as usual the ducks, geese, chickens and a couple roosters came and greeted me. Since I had only been there three previous times, I was taking it slow and easy. I was looking for Gertie because I didn't see her at a distance where I knew her pen to be. It was getting near dusk, and I didn't see the humans that care for the menagerie. However, the two miniature donkeys appeared and wanted to be greeted. So I slowly began to walk toward Gertie's enclosure. Of course the geese needed to be sure I was not up to any mischief, so they followed along (see photo). I reached Gertie's area. Hmmm, no Gertie. So I carefully put the tomatoes in her pen. I had barefly turned around, and she suddenly appeared. Wanting to be a thoughtful guest, I reached in, grabbed one of the tomatoes to give her. As you can see, she was quite grateful. The geese, and by then, a couple chickens were wanting a taste as well. So, 'twas another lovely adventure with the animals. Stay tuned for more stories from Karen the Librarian. (or Karen with Farmer blood in her veins). | |||
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