Quite the Life (and all in Times New Roman 10pt!)
Sometimes things get hectic. Some nights things get very hectic. Not as hectic as they could be or have been. Once we had over twenty raccoons in our backyard, all with forelegs across their chests, tapping their little raccoon feet, while we put out dog food, peanuts, cookies, and assorted other treats for them. One … Continue reading “Raccoon Pig Pile”
We’re happy to report Hyacinth and her kits made it through another winter. They woke pretty much on schedule and came for their…umm…dinner? A bit late for breakfast or lunch. Unless they’re working 3rd shift. Which is possible. Raccoons are usually nocturnal. At least around here. Except when they’re preggers and/or nursing. Either one, they … Continue reading “Spring Kits”
Opanina the Opossum needs food. All animals forage, and we tend towards kindness to The Old Ones when we’re able. It’s that “pay it forward” thing we do. The Wild brings us such joy due to its simplicity. All things are in balance. Until Man appears. Man does not understand balance. I’ve previously mentioned the … Continue reading “Opanina”
Raccoons can be territorial. Especially around kits and food. We have lots of raccoons and lots of kits. We promote peaceful dining by putting out enough food for everyone. The challenge to this rationale is simple; the more food, the more raccoons. The more raccoons, the more food. Can you say “cycle”? We’ve had as … Continue reading “Two Families Dine Together”
Coyote are clever. Not to put down other Old Ones. The Wild doesn’t tolerate poor design. You think humans are grand engineers? Everything not manmade on this planet has gone through enumerable iterations, each one a minor improvement over the last. Then how come things are going extinct, you ask? Because humans are stupid. We … Continue reading “This week’s installment of “Backyard with the Carrabises””