Dude & Dilly, Spring 2020
Category Archives: Animal Friends
Don’t try this with your parrot…
My sweet African Grey parrot, Sunny, stopped flying a few weeks ago. I didn’t think much of it at the time, because he seemed to be feeling fine, was eager to eat, remained really vocal, loved being petted, and acted like all was well in his world. We’ve been together for over 20 years, but …
A Change of Course…
Amy and Archie
Amy…
It always surprises me, it shouldn’t but it does, when one of my animals show me just how incredibly intelligent they are. Amy came to me 2 years ago from a dear friend who found her at an auction. She’s never been exceptionally healthy, and after a year of tests, remedies, medical treatments, vet checks, …
Sadie…
This precious being was born Aug 15, 2007 – “Sadie”
Annie’s Recovery
The little Orphaned Chick “Annie” has found a friend.
Mama
The story of a Mama and a baby chick…
A True Gentleman
A boy who lives on this farm is kind, loving, and a hero of sorts. His name is Henry. He’s endured quite a bit for someone his age, from being tossed aside, to being roughed up by another boy who lives here who I call Harold. Henry and Harold are roosters. Harold has proven himself …
Amy
The last few days have been extremely special, with the addition of Amy, the 3-month old bummer lamb who was just about to go to auction. Her fate was intercepted by an animal savior who decided that wasn’t going to happen, and relocated Amy and her four goat friends to homes that were “animal friendly.” …
Those Amazing Roosters
I consider myself extremely lucky to have two new roosters – Harold and Henry – added to the “flock” recently. They’re amazingly beautiful, and above all – they’re sweet. The first night on the ranch, they allowed me to lovingly hug them individually… without any resistance whatsoever. We started this relationship right! I don’t know …