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Saturday, 6 February 2016

More deer, and Annabelle

This is how deer defend themselves. The big ones don't need to do it much. They establish their alphaness, and then they just look at another deer, pretend to do this, and the lesser deer backs off. There is a hierarchy, males first, and then on down the rolecall.


That was Friday, on Saturday, we had some snow. Happily I have a deer shed to look for somewhere on our 16 acres!

Then there is Annabelle.
It's taken her a year. Seriously. She knows we feed the other cats on the counter. She has never ventured up there out of fear or respect. Finally, it's done. It was very easy to feed them separately when she didn't go up there, since they are on specific foods. sigh. What was I thinking, four cats?!
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15 comments:

  1. eileeninmd6 February 2016 at 09:00

    Hello, wonderful post and photos of your deer. It seems this week is the week for deer critters. They are beautiful animals! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  2. Hootin Anni6 February 2016 at 09:38

    I'll take four cats any day!!!! Sweet.
    And, love the deer photos.

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  3. Lea6 February 2016 at 09:56

    Great deer photos!
    Lovely cat!
    Have a great week-end!
    Lea

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  4. Out To Pasture6 February 2016 at 11:04

    What better entertainment than a live wildlife show in your own backyard. Annabelle has arrived!

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  5. William Kendall6 February 2016 at 11:42

    Ah, but four cats can be such fun too!

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  6. Nancy J6 February 2016 at 12:57

    I guess you'll find that antler in the snow somewhere, and Annabelle, she has it all sorted out. We have 3, once we had 5, and the ginger toms that were strays were the most polite men of all, and always waited till the others had eaten, then looked for their own dish. How can a cat know his feeding dish is a certain colour???

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  7. DeniseinVA6 February 2016 at 15:35

    Great photos of the deer and your sweet Annabelle. Four cats must be a whole lot of fun but must keep you busy too.

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  8. Red6 February 2016 at 18:05

    Deer can really put on a show. We hardly ever see a deer herd this big.

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  9. Cynthia6 February 2016 at 18:18

    I imagine you will find the antler after the snow melts -- if the mice don't nibble it away first. The males look so funny up on their hind legs, almost like a dance.
    Four cats is a lot but one can never have too many! I would have many more if I could afford to care for them. In fact, I think I could easily become a Crazy Cat Lady with a houseful! They are so easy to love.

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  10. Yamini MacLean7 February 2016 at 07:19

    Hari OM
    Ooohh Annabelle - settled at last! Love the deer... YAM xx

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  11. Unknown7 February 2016 at 08:02

    The deer are gorgeous animals. We have deer here to but we hardly ever see them.

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  12. Jenn Jilks7 February 2016 at 08:20

    @Cynthia, the coyotes steal the sheds. I have little chance, methinks.
    The deer fighting are females! Most of our males still have their antlers. Highly unusual for the season, but it has been mild.

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  13. betty-NZ7 February 2016 at 17:57

    Cats are strange critters, I often wonder what mine are thinking!

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  14. Debbie8 February 2016 at 10:26

    bambi!!!! always a favorite!! truth be told, i am not a cat person but both of my sons love them!!!!

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  15. EG CameraGirl9 February 2016 at 09:32

    Having four cats sure is complicated when they all need different foods! LOVE the deer!

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