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Monday 10 June 2013
Really Bok; what on earth are you doing?
What's Monty laughing at? He can't believe that his brother, Bok, is playing with a pair of silly hens rather than with him.
No attempt to chase them, or have them for lunch; he just wanted to herd them, and keep them half-way twixt he and me. He's pretty good at it too. Lady M's even considering buying a small flock of sheep!
A dog's gotta do what a dog's gotta do. The herding instinct is strong, maybe there's a bit of border collie in Bok. I notice only two hens in the herd, Richard hasn't wandered off again, I hope!
Shepherding like that is just a very polite dog's way of asking "May we have chicken for dinner tonight please? I have most of the ingredients to hand."
Living the good life many moons ago, I had a westie called Katie. She would always chase the hens. Well that is, until one day, they decided enough was enough. As a group they turned on her, tipping her over onto her back and proceeded to peck her exposed tum. She never did chase them again!
Maybe he isn't herding at all. I mean, he's a fine looking fellow; maybe he's just interested in keeping time with a couple cute chicks. (Sorry. I'll shut up now.)
THE BELLS ..... THE BELLS ..........
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*I guess we all have good things and bad things about where we live. One of
the lovely things about where our house is, is that it's a stones throw
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2 weeks ago
Optimistic Cro!
The difference between an optimist and a pessimist, is that the optimist enjoys himself whilst waiting for the inevitable! I AM that optimist!
This is a daily, optimistic, 'photos and comments' blog. I make no judgements (only occasionally), just notes. If you wish to comment in any way at all, please feel free. Everything and everyone (except the obdurate and dictatorial) is very welcome.
I was born just south of London, but for the past 50 years I've lived in S W France. I am a painter by profession, and writer by desire. Lady Magnon and I live between an ancient cottage in a tiny village in perfectly tranquil French countryside, and a bijou townhouse in Brighton UK. In France we have plenty of fruit trees, all situated amongst a view that takes the breath away, in the UK we have a handkerchief sized patio. We also have a Border Collie called Billy. I try to treat our planet with respect, and encourage others to do likewise (without preaching).
Contentment is a glass of red, a plate of charcuterie, and a slice of good country bread. Perfect!
A dog's gotta do what a dog's gotta do. The herding instinct is strong, maybe there's a bit of border collie in Bok. I notice only two hens in the herd, Richard hasn't wandered off again, I hope!
ReplyDeleteEdwina died some while ago; I now just have the two Richards. Bok's definitely half Border Collie.... not so sure of the other half!
DeleteA vlog Cro....well done...although I did expect to hear 'come-by'...
ReplyDeleteI've only just realised there is some sound on the video; otherwise I would have done the 'away', and 'come by', stuff.
DeleteShepherding like that is just a very polite dog's way of asking "May we have chicken for dinner tonight please? I have most of the ingredients to hand."
ReplyDeleteClever Bok!
ReplyDeleteMonty has discovered the joy of watching someone else do the work.
what a good boy Bok is! Love the video clip. It looks so lush where you are.
ReplyDeleteLiving the good life many moons ago, I had a westie called Katie. She would always chase the hens. Well that is, until one day, they decided enough was enough. As a group they turned on her, tipping her over onto her back and proceeded to peck her exposed tum. She never did chase them again!
ReplyDeleteBok is obviously a true gent, well trained.
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Did he start doing that on his own or did you encourage him?
ReplyDeleteEntirely self-taught! Pure instinct.
DeleteAn excellent chicken dog at that.
ReplyDeleteHe looks like he would make an excellent herder. When will the sheep be arriving?
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to hear your voice, Cro.
Maybe he isn't herding at all. I mean, he's a fine looking fellow; maybe he's just interested in keeping time with a couple cute chicks. (Sorry. I'll shut up now.)
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