Yesterday, Snowball
got a house.
I know this flat
piece of cardboard does not look like a dog house, especially for a large breed
dog…actually, still puppy Snowball, but it will.
The cardboard box was
used to transport rejected peanuts from a local and nationally known food
company. The peanuts rejected for use in
human food are a real treat for Becky’s pigs.
Peanuts add variety and extra protein to a well-rounded diet that is customarily
offered to the oinkers. And, you should see her pigs inhale these morsels…certainly
verifies the adage of ‘eating like a pig’.
The empty box was too
good to burn. The walls are thick and
sturdy.
After some thought, a
perfect reuse of the box was made. It would be Snowball’s dog house.
Snowball has been sleeping
in a hay pile inside a large shed that provides protection from nasty weather for
our lambs. Snowball, now doing duty as
guard dog for these lambs, must remain in close proximity to these defenseless
creatures. The lambs are easy pickings
for any coyote looking for a meal.
The cardboard dog
house is sheltered from rain since it sits inside this same shed.
And, Snowball gets to
be a bit cozier having additional cover from the wind.
My only concern…will
the lambs stay out of the dog house or will they expect Snowball to share his
digs?
one of our 2014 bottle lambs is already eyeing Snowball's new retreat |
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