Need to get you all caught up on goings on here at Castle Argghhh! Farm

First of all, I think the puppies must have a lot of rat terrier in them. Why? Because yesterday, they killed and dragged up out of the woods a huge pack rat, and apparently ate it, because I went out looking for it an hour later (with gloves on and a trash bag), and I cannot find it anywhere! Yuk.

Secondly, we have a peachick. Only one, darn it. Veronica came back from her hidden nest a few days ago with one lonely peachick following behind. Because the puppies were way too interested in the tiny fluffball, I stole it from her to raise in safe captivity. We decided to name it Pat, as Pat can be male or female. Pat is living in a cat carrier at the moment that is in my studio, with a lamp next to it for warmth. Pat is learning to fly, as Pat's wing feathers are growing really fast. The little bird really likes us. He/she is happy to sit on my shoulder, making cute little sounds. It will be interesting to see if Pat will be more approachable than our other 3 Peafowl when he/she grows up.