Mini Monarch Munching Mercilessly on Milkweed

On my morning rounds today I discovered eight more monarch caterpillars on the milkweed. At this rate, the plant will never grow! The eat faster than the leaves can sprout. I did plant it for them so I can’t get too upset about it. I just hope they don’t eat themselves out of house and home over here.

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How to Train Your Dog to Not Kill Your Chickens

I’m just going to get this out of the way. And I’m sorry ahead of time. Here goes…

It’s your fault. It’s 100% your fault! All poor behavior with your dog is a reflection of you and you alone. There is no such thing as a bad dog because a dog will ALWAYS be a reflection of its owner. I’ll explain below, but first go apologize to you poor puppy. I’ll wait… Continue reading “How to Train Your Dog to Not Kill Your Chickens”

A Huge Step for Piper!

They grow up so fast! Not a month ago she finally learned how to use the ladder so I didn’t have to literally put her to bed every night.

Then, she finally made her way halfway up. And promptly stopped and slept there.

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After a week of that, she finally went all the way inside. A week after that, she discovered the luxurious second floor loft apartment.

Tonight she did it! Jumped all the way to the perch! I’m as proud as can be. My fluffball is smarter than I thought. Synapses are firing left and right! That’s my girl Piper!