Herding Cats
My barn cats are collectively known as the Twiglets—mama Twiggy, her son Sherman, and her daughters, Spookie and Spotz. Not only do they catch rats and mice while they patrol the shop, equipment shed, tack room, and the mares' run-in shed, but they also perform another barn-related chore: herding. Take a look:
Sherman: C'mon, Spook. Time to move the mares to the front pasture.
Spookie: OK, I see them. Let's see if I can get them moving.
Spookie: HYAW, Melody! Quit eating and git moving!
Sherman: I'll lead and maybe the mares will follow us.
Twiggy: Good idea, son. I see Melody heading our way.
Spotz: Looks like we got 'em in. Better close the gate.
Sherman: Spotz, you stand guard and I'll get the gate.
Spookie: Spotz, I'll sit here and you patrol back and forth.
Spotz: Works for me, Spook! Nothing like team herding.
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posted by Becky Mushko | 1:03 PM
3 Comments:
Becky! This is sooo cute!
That is so cute! It would make a nice story for children - illustrated with photos of the Twiglets.
Getting all four of those critters to pose when and where I want them to would be as difficult as, well, herding cats.
The only one who actually tries to herd horses is Spookie. The other three just like to hang out in the pasture.
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