RIP Goldie

I finally renamed "Black Cheep" a name of her own, and then she disappeared. I found her eviscerated all over the lawn. I hope nobody else had to see it. She only laid two blue eggs, in August. weird. I wonder what killed her. I figured it may be a wild animal because the insides were gone, and the meat was probably picked off by birds. What was in my yard?

So far Blackie and Little Red are fine. I was inclined to coop them for safety, but after 3 - 4 more days with them being okay, I guess I can let them range and live in risk. I would hate to lose them. Perhaps I am being irresponsible by letting them roost outside the coop. I notice they both lay in the external nesting box. Again, it's that question of quality of life versus risk.

There has been no sign of further rat activity.

I am far behind where I had hoped to be, as far as getting the garage cleared out over the summer. My brother in law Del came by briefly, and will be back. He's a mover and he offered to help. I need to prepare before I can really get into moving things, but he's coming back around Oct 8 so maybe he can help me then. Projects are slowing down due to me having a new sweetie and wanting to spend as much time as I can with him. Del had a fun time with Kayleigh.

I still have the woefully broken door that needs repair, ASAP. Still not sure who to call.