Day 49: George

Today was Quail Hutch Spring Clean in preparation for the arrival of some new white girlies. After some predator disasters outside, one of the hutches was moved inside, and George is what is left after three attacks (he was injured in all three, and healed beautifully, but the girls didn't fair so well :(  )

He is a currently very chatty (crowing) golden coturnix quail, and I though I would take up the challenge of attempting to get a decent photograph of him, when he's such a moving target. It finally took me waiting until he went into the darkest part of the hutch and actually sliding part of my mobile in between the bars. Hmm...I guess that's the advantage to using my mobile over a proper camera.

George

Day 35: Flower Power

I couldn't decide which photo to use today, so I thought I should post two. The post title is inspired by the little skunk in Disney's "Bambi" by the name of "Flower", and The Imp's Grumpy giving her the nickname of Flower.

The first photo was taken on our way to the shop after breakfast, of the gorgeous Phoebe on her morning walk. Phoebe is the pet skunk of the owners of Pet's Cabin. The first time that I met her, several months ago, I was rather concerned because skunks don't have the best of reputation in Indiana. But Little Miss is absolutely gorgeous, having been raised as a pet along with the dogs. That fur is amazingly lush to run your fingers through, and she is an absolute sweetie.

Phoebe the Skunk, from Pets Cabin, Newark Road, Bracebridge, Lincoln

This photo was taken at a Naming Ceremony that we attended at St Mary's Guildhall, and I couldn't help but find The Imp and her Grumpy together, which him fixing the button on her cardi, to be rather sweet and lovely.

Fixing the cardigan.