Taking Liberties

The animals around the farm never cease to amuse.  Here are a few pictures taken over the last few weeks that can only be described as "taking liberties".

Here the silhouette is just visible of a Canada goose that decided to build its nest on roof of the barn.  They say location is everything but I am not convinced this is a good idea.  How do the goslings get down?  On false step and they are manna from heaven for the pigs on either side.  It has been there a few weeks and is mostly on the nest while its mate hangs around the area.  The goose does occasionally fly off and return - the sound of a large goose landing on the tin roof of a barn is unnerving to say the least!

Around the barn there are cats, pigs and geese that interact with each other amicably.  The barn cats wander through the pig paddocks with total immunity while they themselves leave the geese and piglets alone.  While the pigs leave the cats alone, the following pictures show how the cats may be pushing things a little too far.

Here a cat is drinking from the pigs’ water trough.

Here a cat relaxes in the pigs’ feed trough.

Next, Thing 1 and 2 have got loose and are about to start eating the front yard.  Heidi unsuccessfully attempts to herd them back down to the barn.

The ultimate in taking liberties is the next picture.  Here Boudreax, the American Guinea Hog boar, finally get’s on the job with Trudy and the piglet feels this is a good time for a quick meal.  Well, they say AGHs are very easy going!