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[chasseurdebeaute]

WHO: Bluebell & anyone
WHERE: Bluebell barn
WHEN: Day 12, later morning

[WOW PHEW, TEMPO COULD HAVE GOTTEN SKINNED--if it were a construct that had skin... Thank goodness Chord and Tempo have been returned safely and relatively unharmed. Definitely time to chill--or more probably find ways to put something together to fuss on other flocks.

Rubato has been keeping busy with various things and already brought back a prize yesterday for Bluebell, with the intention to deliver a share to each flock at some point also. THIS morning, he missed the commotions because he was out very early on a self-appointed mission to begin domesticating some wildlife. He is now crouched next to Bluebell's hen hutch, warbling quietly, having a chat with some shy huddled quails he lured into his clutches brought back.

Visitors please watch your step as there is now a nearly completed 6ft deep, 8ft wide trench that encircles Bluebell's barn......]

Comments

[chasseurdebeaute]

Fufu, they are common quails! This type of ground-nesting bird is readily found in many meadow environments. If we care for them properly they should be able to produce eggs for us with fair regularity! Though the eggs will be rather small [holding his fingers a little over an inch apart to show the size].

[featherduster]

What do they need? I'll help!

[chasseurdebeaute]

I shall have to consult with a guide book to double check the details, but these mademoiselles are omnivorous, and are suited to this ecosystem, so it shouldn't be difficult to find them vegetation and insects they would like to eat. Though they can fly, they prefer to nest and forage close to the ground, so perhaps we will want to collect more logs and cover for them to shelter under to do their laying.

[featherduster]

[ Nodnodnod ]

All that's easy enough. I bet we could make a flock activity out of it.

[chasseurdebeaute]

Oui, it will make a wonderful bonding exercise for both flocks here under your care, fufu.