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Ponderings from the Reluctant Country Girl
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Rip - Herd Supervisor
Meet Rip, a Blue Australian Cattle Dog who has appointed himself Herd Supervisor, Chief of Security, and Executive Director of Everyone Else’s Problems. Nobody voted for him. Nobody asked for his services. Rip does not care. Rip approaches every day with the energy of a retired foreman who has come back to work specifically to complain about how things are being run. He has very little patience, even less tolerance, and a firm belief that everyone within sight should be exact
12 hours ago2 min read


Big Momma - Coop Matriarch
Meet Big Momma, a black Easter Egger chicken and the beloved Matriarch of the Coop. While other chickens may squabble over treats, argue about nesting boxes, or make poor life choices, Big Momma carries herself with the calm confidence of someone who has seen it all before and has absolutely nothing left to prove. She isn't in charge because she demands authority. She's in charge because everyone naturally falls in line behind her. Big Momma possesses that rare combination of
Sep 132 min read


Beau - Herd Hand
Meet Beau, also known as “Sissy Boo-Boo,” a Red Australian Cattle Dog blessed with movie-star looks, boundless enthusiasm, and approximately three functioning brain cells that are all currently occupied chasing butterflies. Beau is a deeply devoted companion who believes personal space is a myth. He must remain within a two-foot radius of his favorite human at all times, carefully monitoring their every movement like a furry, emotionally unstable security system. Unfortunatel
Aug 302 min read
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