Zippy on Kitchen Cabinetry

Today was the first time I saw Zippy at this location. Notice how her paws are over the edge. It's her signature pose.

Chickens Taking Baths (Video)

This is my first attempt to put a video on here.

Parke left the chickens out this morning. They love being against the house because this is the only place the ground isn't frozen. They had quite a time this morning taking a dirt bath. Zippy is watching thru the basement window.

Zippy and the Laser Pointer

This is Jon's fault. We've watched a bit of football this season. Jon brought over a laser pointer. Zippy LOVES it. So now any time Parke or I watch TV, Zippy is on the TV stand looking at the floor or ceiling waiting for that red spot to appear. She can sit there by the hour waiting. I have way over a dozen pictures of her sitting there. We now watch TV around Zippy.

Doodah and Buttons

Guess I have nothing better to do than post pictures of some of my favorite felines.

Grass Hunting

It's difficult finding grass in the winter.

Chickens Taking Baths

These pictures are from yesterday and this morning. Since a storm is coming in tonight, I thought the girls should be out of their pen as much as possible. They need the exercise and variety. They love taking dust baths in the dirt along the back of the house beside the chimney. It's the only place the ground isn't frozen.

Chickens and Snow

The chickens have been confined to their pen due to the ice and snow. Parke did shovel some of their playpen so they have ground to scratch in.

Since it finally went above freezing on Sunday, Feb 1, I shoveled paths to their favorite places. One is the base of our huge maple tree. They scratch thru the decaying leaves on the ground. The other is along the back of the house.

Here are the girls coming up the path to the house. Can you find Sophia in the middle picture? She's half way up the yard. She's like an Arctic fox - camouflaged.

Zippy and Buttons Getting a Drink

Buttons has a total fascination with running water. She thinks she has to be at any sink whenever water is on. She races thru the house getting to a faucet.

We have a humidifier in the basement to counter the dry coal stove heat. Parke uses a bucket in the laundry room sink to fill the humidifier. As soon as the water is running, Buttons and Zippy race to the sink. Zippy gets in the sink for a drink, while Buttons stands on the edge. This is an everyday occurrence.

Zippy Paws

Zippy can not sit anywhere without hanging her paws over an edge. She is so incredibly adorable.

Zippity and Doodah

It's fun having names that go together!

Buttons Lounging Around