5.06.2008

ESCAPE FROM THE TUB

We knew it was only a matter of time...Four teenager chicks in a tub together trying out their new feathered wings...

The other day when I was cleaning out their tub (which, as I know I've mentioned, needs to be done almost daily) I took the lid off of the tub and I took the water canister outside. Luckily Sunny was out there, too, so he did not see the smallest one hop up to roost on the side of the tub. (This was before PHASE ONE of the introducing of the chicks to Sunny had taken place, although, I am not thoroughly convinced that the introductions have made Sunny less interested in these little girls!)

When I came back in (and, yes, I left the front door open too) I realized that "Kind" (named by Kelly because of her cute little happy yellow cheeks) was perched up on the side of the tub...looking curious...but also a bit nervous. I decided to wait and see what happened (instead of chasing her around the living room). Sure enough, she hopped back in with the others and I popped the lid back on! (WHEW!)

Lessons Learned from the "Chicken Escape Prevented Narrowly Scenario"! 

1) Could have been a disaster if Sunny had been in...make sure to close doggie door and put the dog out when cleaning the tub from now on.

2) Could have been a disaster if Chick had flown out the front door and met Sunny outside...make sure to close front door when taking water canister out to dump it.

-Leigh