Catching up

I let the chickens out before I went on my 3 day camping trip. They were fine, but I did find out first(from cooping them for 3-4 days) that Goldie who lays the blue eggs is not laying. I have had only two eggs from her since early August. Now I am getting two a day usually, from Blackie and Little Red. The funny thing is, I have not been eating as many eggs!

I left the glue traps out while I was gone, and no action on those, still. No sign of rats nibbling on poison. I did see a siamese cat here twice. She was watching the coop, although the chickens were not in it. The second time she came around, I only saw her scrabble away when Mona came out. If that is why the rats have not been showing themselves, great. I also met a neighbor, who asked me about a siamese cat. This neighbor lives near K's bus stop. They have two boys younger than her, and an old dog. So that's a good family to meet!

Also, my immediate neighbor has put their house on the market. They have lived there one year and had two forced entry break-ins. sucks! The guy was so nice and offered to help me in the yard. I am thinking, no don't leave! Their house is set right on the street. My cars are not even locked, nor the camper. I wonder why I have been so lucky. It's just set farther back. I no longer light the whole property. I am in the process of installing another light fixture with a motion sensor. They got an alarm system. I have one here, just have to pay for service. I am not that kind of person, though.

Sometimes I still miss Daphne and her big big bark.