So, we had a little excitement this morning on our farm, well more exciting then normal because there is usually something exciting going on at all time but today was a little different.... I looked out the window up towards the horses and chicken coup only to see a coyote standing about 3 feet away from one of our chickens. Much to my surprise all the chickens were just standing there like nothing was wrong...um I know that they can be a little dumb sometimes but come on...I didn't think they would just stand there waiting for mr. coyote to have his morning snack. So the great farmer as I am quickly ran outside to try to scare it away....did I happen to mention I'm in my jammies and crocs running through the chicken mud screaming at the coyote. So he runs maybe 50 yards away and just stands there, knowing that I have a fence line of barbed wire between us. So.....since he was going to be so stubborn and just stand there, I ran back through the mud as it squished between my toes to the house.... got my 22 and ran back up there to find him still standing there. As I am yelling at our dog Maia to run back to the house....note to self if there are more than one coyote they can kill dogs, so I didn't want her to chase after it if there were more over the ridge. Anyhow, as I got ready to shoot he takes off, I took three shots at him only for him to run away from me. Those buggers are fast! I actually had a lot of fun because I love shooting my 22 rifle. So I stayed up there and shot a few more rounds just for fun...actually it was fun to watch the horses run away, they are so pretty when they get excited. Anyhow, I love having a farm because you never know what your day is going to bring. Of course I called Keith and let him know and he was pretty jealous that he didn't get to shoot at the coyote. Next time I will grab the rifle first and hopefully get ourselves a coyote skin....ha ha ha. I'm very thankful we didn't lose any chickens.
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LOL! I would definitely say that is some excitement!! Nothing like that happens around here in my cul-de-sac. :)
ReplyDeleteWe did have a bird fly in our laundry room once where I had my daughter (then 3 y/o) sitting on the washing machine putting her shoes on her. Mind you, the room is the size of a small bathroom. The bird kept flying into the window behind us - she's screaming - I'm laughing - the hysteria laughter b/c I don't exactly know what to do - and my son is standing right outside the door in the garage - mouth gaping open watching all of this craziness come down. I eventually got my wits and grabbed a bath towel and captured the bird in it and let it go outside. Yep, that's the extent of our excitement around here.
I hate coyotes! We have a ton here! I really need to get a gun. We will be getting our 1st batch of chickens as soon as we get back from vacation. You'll have to show me the ropes =)
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