George was walking around the top of the shed pecking on random parts of the boards. He would also cock his head and sometimes put his head down in between the boards looking for something. Then he would spring up like something was trying to get him. Sound familiar?? Well this is where Annie was.
Yep! Annie was in the house sleeping with big brother Zack. George was out there all by himself looking for Annie to play with!!! I watched him for about 10 minutes then he gave up.
Another thing that happened to George this morning was he had to contend with Zack. Zack is the darker of the two cats. I had brought George's food out to him and put it on the roof. I went and gave the horses their grain and had to put ointment in one of the geldings eyes cause he ripped his eyelid. That is another story. Anyway, I finished that up and I walked back around the corner to feed the geese their bread when I looked up and there was George! I started talking to him. He turned his head and seemed quite miffed about something, I had all kinds of goodies on the roof for him. I had a Cornish hen carcass from supper last night and all the innards that came with it. I also had stuffing, mashed potatoes, hot dog rolls and of course his two eggs!!
Well! Something else caught my eye. Zack had taken it upon himself to try and steal George's food. And the kicker was that Zack KNEW that George was there. He would look up at George and then lick the chicken innards. He then would look back up at George as if to say, "raspberry" I'm eating your food!"
I just shook my head. Zack was such a brat! I apologized to George and promptly took Zack down. George clacked his beak at me as if to say Thank You! I took everyone inside. I had Zack in my arms with Deegan and Coco in tow. I didn't have my camera with me though and I'm kicking myself in the butt for it, but you win some and you lose some. George however took all of the really great stuff. That was the eggs and chicken stuff and some of the hot dog roll.
I hadn't seen George that much today. I'm thinking because of the interstate work being done so close to the nest that he is staying to home. Or there is some road kill close by and he is having himself a grand ole feast.
Kathy and I went out for lunch this afternoon and I brought George home some french fries. He loves those almost as much as he loves eggs!!! I put them in a different area than the roof today. I wanted to see if he would take them and seeing that they are his favorite food I thought he probably would.. So I put them on the shed that is his second favorite place to hang out at at the farm. I called to him, but he didn't come. So I will check in the morning.
George has such a wonderful personality. He has grown up with both Annie and Zack. He has such a wonderful relationship with them. Normally a wild bird of George's size would scare off something if they wanted the food, but George just patiently waited and was happy for me to save him and his food. Doing little things like that helps with the respect aspect of my relationship with George. He knows that I'm looking out for him and that I will protect him. Because of this gesture it has created a trusting bond with respect. I love George and I believe with all my heart that wild bird loves me too!
Thanks for stopping by George: The Old Silo Raven!
George and I appreciate it!
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