Animals interact with us all the time. Sometimes we notice it more than others. They interact with each other in their own silent world. But today I could do with some less interaction and a little more silence. There is a thunderstorm outside. The sky went dark with a blanket of even grey all around and everything was still. It was like the birds were holding their breath, just waiting. Then came the lightning, thunder and rain. Blissful, heavy rain. After months of dry it's a welcomed pinging noise on a tin roof. Number One Son doesn't like the thunder. He barks and barks and no matter how much comfort, consoling or shouting of go to your room, nothing will quieten him. He's farm manager when the real farm manager isn't here. Sometimes it's tolerable but most of the time I wish we could demote him and offer the position to Minnie (pictured). She's a quiet achiever. She's always around when you are and apart from the dribbling and purring when you pick her up, she shows great leadership capability. She's fearless with the sheep and pushes the chickens out of their comfort zone. She's handy around the yard in the mousing department but has a keen eye on the building works as well, and always available to test out a newly dug hole. I'm considering getting her a high viz vest and some work boots soon. Meanwhile the thunder is still rolling overhead and I've got a sooking cocker spaniel at my feet.
Animals interact with us all the time. Sometimes we notice it more than others. They interact with each other in their own silent world. But today I could do with some less interaction and a little more silence. There is a thunderstorm outside. The sky went dark with a blanket of even grey all around and everything was still. It was like the birds were holding their breath, just waiting. Then came the lightning, thunder and rain. Blissful, heavy rain. After months of dry it's a welcomed pinging noise on a tin roof. Number One Son doesn't like the thunder. He barks and barks and no matter how much comfort, consoling or shouting of go to your room, nothing will quieten him. He's farm manager when the real farm manager isn't here. Sometimes it's tolerable but most of the time I wish we could demote him and offer the position to Minnie (pictured). She's a quiet achiever. She's always around when you are and apart from the dribbling and purring when you pick her up, she shows great leadership capability. She's fearless with the sheep and pushes the chickens out of their comfort zone. She's handy around the yard in the mousing department but has a keen eye on the building works as well, and always available to test out a newly dug hole. I'm considering getting her a high viz vest and some work boots soon. Meanwhile the thunder is still rolling overhead and I've got a sooking cocker spaniel at my feet. 
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