Thursday, March 13, 2014

A line in the sand

Last week, I posted a few pictures to show you the distance Johnny keeps between himself and his not-BFF Wynonna. 

This is the sequel.



Johnny's rule book states that there shall be a minimum of 3 feet of distance 
between himself and a chicken at any point in time.



I'm not aware of any hen pecking that might have caused this rule to be enacted,
but Johnny seems determined not to waste any of his lives in a chicken fight.



His shadow might cross his line in the sand, but he does not.



The chickens play fair and stay on their side.



I think of it as the 7MSN demilitarized zone.



No sense going to war when each side knows when to go their separate way.
Now if I could just get Smooch to sign the same treaty!


14 comments:

  1. JCC is either a diplomat or a chicken ;p

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  2. and also the world could use this treaty.... love the chicken on the wire fence

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  3. It is just a cat vs. dog mentality. Smooch is of the "not while I'm breathing" camp. Johnny conserves his energy.

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  4. Johnny is very smart. Everyone should know where to draw a line they won't cross.

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  5. Pretty interesting. I do believe the "line in the sand" came about after a "re-education" effort by the chickens!

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  6. I enjoy your pictures every morning. Today's story is sweet with both cats and chickens - two favorites.

    Laurie

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  7. Maybe Johnny had a run-in with chickens in his former life. My cat makes a run for it when he wants to get between chickens and home. He blasts right through in hopes that no one will peck him.

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  8. reminds me of the 'Neutral Zone' in Star Trek :)

    what are those bones on the fence?

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    1. TeresaA, here are links to the bone story:
      http://www.the7msnranch.com/2012/05/skeletons-in-closet.html
      http://www.the7msnranch.com/2012/05/art-is-in-eye-of-beholder.html

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    2. thanks! what a cool idea. And it keeps trespassers away...

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  9. what a wise boy who always walks towards you. He likes to stand watch on the kitchen coop though

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  10. More proof that, no matter what variety of species you throw together, if they have space enough, they'll get along fine.

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  11. This made me smile :-) love how all your critters have their own mind

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