Wednesday, April 20, 2011

RUNNING RIGHT ON SCHEDULE

Our blue birds are returning
to this old bird house
that must be a gazillion years old
because Mom made it when
she was a kid -
and you know she's getting ancient!


These sweet, innocent looking sleepers,
Fergus and Jock,
have learned the secret
of climbing out of the whelping box.


The puppies are being introduced
to
Aunt Lilly,
who absolutely adores them.


All of the puppies have doubled their weight
and weigh over a pound now -
Mom likes to see this happen
between the 7th and 10th days.

And all of the puppies, but one little girl,
have loving, forever homes
picked out for them.


XOXO
Lilly, Piper, Carrleigh, Ruairi
and
The Sweet Babes
at

26 comments:

  1. ~Kim at Golden Pines~April 20, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    I was going to put up bluebird houses this year, but the person at the shop talked me out of it because I would have put them on our fence posts and he told me predators could climb the fence and get to them...I've been thinking of a bat house instead on the barn...

    One of the girls doesn't have a forever-home?? I'm sure it won't take long for that to change--I think a little boy would be a better fit for our household...
    ;-))

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  2. NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!April 20, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    We love to watch the Bluebirds that live around here!

    Puppies on the prowl!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra

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  3. pajudieApril 20, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Sounds like Fergus and Jock are going to be the adventurers of the group :o)

    Our bluebirds are here, too, and battling the dratted sparrows for the bluebird boxes. I've put fishing line over the holes to keep out the sparrows, but they break the line with their beaks. So I've resorted to wire. It's keeping the sparrows out, but the bluebirds have disappeared. I think they got tired of the battle. To Kim at Golden Pines - there are predator guards that you can put on the boxes to keep the bluebirds safe. They look a 4" tube that projects out from the hole - supposed to prevent predators from getting in.
    Have a great day :o)
    Judie

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  4. RemingtonApril 20, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Hhmmm....a little girl needs a home....I better talk to Beth....of course, Ozabella might not like that....

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  5. ♥I am Holly♥April 20, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    That's a very nice birdhouse!! The puppies are just so adorable! Lots of love, Holly and mom

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  6. LindaApril 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I'm sure that the lassie will find a loving home too. It's so nice to see how they are growing. Crawling already! Love, Love, Love

    Linda & Abby

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  7. YankeeQuilterApril 20, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I put a bluebird box up for the first time this year but so far no takers...is there still time?

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  8. Two French BulldogsApril 20, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Beautiful blue bird. Lady we would love to babysit those teeny kids.
    Benny & Lily

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  9. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    I can't imagine there is anyone that sweet Lily does not love.

    Abigail

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  10. RachelApril 20, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Yeah for bluebirds and sweetie pie puppies!

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  11. SueApril 20, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Isn't it amazing how fast they start exploring, even before the eyes are open. Bailey kept trying to get out of the box and the day the eyes opened up, three of them were out and starting down the hall to find me.

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  12. Ms. ~KApril 20, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Bluebirds and babies...great post!
    xoxo

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  13. AngusApril 20, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    You just know with names like Fergus and Jock they're going to be testing the envelope.

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  14. Hollie and JanieApril 20, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    What a pretty bluebird house! It's held up well! hehehe
    Those puppies are so cute! I love seeing them!!
    Love,
    janie

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  15. Sweet William The ScotApril 20, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    We have a Cardinal sitting on eggs in our lilac bush. When I go to sit under my bush, Mama Cardinal dive bombs me. What does she think I am a Cat? I do like eggies though.
    Sweet William The Scot

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  16. MartineApril 20, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    I'm happy the puppies are getting bigger and staying healthy and of course cute!!

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  17. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Well, that little girl puppy just might need to stay HOME!

    Roo Roo, Stuart

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  18. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Well, that little girl puppy just might need to stay HOME!

    Roo Roo, Stuart

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  19. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥April 20, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Wish we could take that little girl - so good to know there are so many homes ready and waiting for one of those sweet babes. Just adorable.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

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  20. Angel Ginger JasperApril 20, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    How they have grown. Will you keep the last little girl. Glad the blubirds keep coming back and they must find it cosy. Hugs GJ x

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  21. DukeApril 20, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    We bet that little girl will have a forever home in no time. All of the pups are just adorable!

    Love ya lots
    Maggie and Mitch

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  22. Bella Roxy & MacduiApril 20, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Your Mom must be a great birdhouse builder....we doubt that anything SHE makes would last the season.

    Love those puppy pictures. We'd love to have that little girl, but know that's not going to happen.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Kendra & Bella

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  23. HokeApril 20, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Blue birds!!! I would love to see some of those. We put out the house and nothing! BUT we have Goldfinches and they seem to be a bit brighter earlier than normal.

    I hope someone picks that little girl....oh how I wish we were ready for another!

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  24. houndstoothApril 20, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Fergus and Jock sound like the Weasley twins from Harry Potter! I bet they'll be pulling pranks in no time. I bet their new families are all so excited!

    Bunny

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  25. LisaApril 21, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I'm tempted....

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  26. animal lover, quilt loverApril 21, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    We have a bluebird box that is 28 years old. That is the first gift Tom got me. He bought me that bluebird box about 9 months after we got together!! For sure, my kind of guy.
    I would love to hold and smell the puppies!!
    xx, Bambi & Fern

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