My Beloved Tubby

I love Tubby.

Tubby was born October 12, 2007

Tubby passed away January 24 2016.

I love Tubby.  He will be greatly missed.

Typically Tubby - Enough Birds Already!

Just when you think things could not get worse...
This happens...

Beautiful French Black Copper Marans
7 Maran Hens, 3 Maran Roosters, and 2 Unknown Hens added to flock.

And then this!

Black Call Ducks
3 Hens and 1 Drake added to flock.

Just how many birds are needed around here?!

With all these birds on the ranch, one kitty could be slightly scared to go outside.



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Typically Tubby - SnowCats!!

Just because I am white does not mean I am a "snowcat!"
Get me out of this stuff!!!

First Snow on the Ranchlet!

It was a cold 20 degree morning.  Brrrrr!!!!

A half inch of snow covered the ground.  Beautiful!

Rancher Tracks

First thing outside what did we see?

These Cute Little Tracks.  

These little fellows must be very hungry to be searching all over the ranchlet for food.  Feeding the wild birds, quail, and doves is part of our morning chores.  They were very happy when food was put out for them.

Wild Bird Tracks Everywhere!!!

We found Bruce and Lucy just talking and having fun just like every other morning.  They seemed to love the snow.

Lucy and Bruce and Their Tracks

Goose Tracks

The chickens were not too thrilled with this little overnight delight of white and headed straight to the barn to scratch and play away from all this snow.

First Chicken to Come Out and Brave the Snow

Chicken Tracks

Mia, she did not care one way or the other.  All she was concerned about this morning was getting to her morning grain and hay.

Cow Track

Tubby did not want to go outside, but I lovingly scooped him up and tossed his little furball right out the door.  One quick trip around in the snow and he had had enough.  He cried at the door to come back inside.  Our sweet little Braveheart.
*Remember this big fellow is the Head of Ranchlet Security!    

Cat Tracks by Tubby

While everyone was busy taking care of things this morning, here lies Molly.  We could all learn a lesson from Molly!

No-Track Molly

Molly, the cute little thing, would not even go outside.  After this morning's chores we came in freezing cold and found Molly all curled up asleep in her favorite overstuffed chair.  As we stood in front of the fireplace warming our fingers and toes, we soon realized the wisdom in Molly's decision.  Molly, you are an inspiration to us all.

We hope you are enjoying the snow as much as we are here at Saltbush Flats!!!!

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Baby Ameraucanas - Getting Bigger Every Day!

We are thoroughly enjoying our Ameraucana chicks.

8 Days Old

They are so cute and so active.

These dainty little girls just play all day.  They are 9 days old in the video.
They are growing so fast you can almost watch them get bigger.

Molly's Favorite Place in the House! (11 Days Old)

Tubby does not seem to care about the little chickies.  But Molly, she is fascinated with them... or maybe she just wants to eat them.

Typically Tubby - That Cow Again!

Ever try to unload mulch with a cow climbing in the trailer?

Smile pretty, Mia.

All you can do is stand back and let her have her way.

Typically Tubby - Just How Many Cats Make a Clowder?

By all the names we use to address our cats, one would be convinced there is a clowder of cats here at Saltbush Flats.  Does two make a clowder?

Tubby

Tubby is most often called "Tubby."  But we have many names for our little sweetheart.
"Tubbytoes", "Braveheart", "Tubby No Pants", "Handsome Jack", and "Furball" are just a few.
No matter what we want to call him, the little fellow only answers to "Tubby."

Molly

Gata is now named "Molly."
In researching what a group of cats is called, we learned that a group is a clowder, a male cat is a tom, a neutered cat is a gib, and a female cat is a molly.  We knew right then that our Gata should now be named "Molly."
She still gets called many names including "Gata", Gatita", and "Marie" but most often it is just simply "Molly."  And this little thing will not come, no matter what we call her.

Molly is doing very well now.  When she arrived at Saltbush Flats, she was fur and bones, way too skinny and way too small.  Well the little thing would not stop eating for the first two weeks she was here.  Now she has filled out nicely and looks healthy with bright eyes and soft shiny fur.  Molly is a happy girl and loves her new home, and we love her.

A clowder of cats and a cow.  Perfect!

Typically Tubby - I am at the Meet and Greet on my Mom's Birthday!!!

Jans Funny Farm Meet and Greet

Please go to Jan's Funny Farm (click here-->) Meet and Greet to read about me today and also learn about all the cool people and critters that like to hang around there.  It is a really great place!!!

Typically Tubby - They Did It to Me Again...

Not again...

Not another new animal.

I really did enjoy being the only animal on the ranchlet.

First the cow... now this.

Just make her go away.... please.

She is kind of cute.  I am a lovable fellow.  Maybe she will fall for all my charm.

Hello, I am Tubby.  Nice to meet you.  Welcome to Saltbush Flats.

Well, that didn't work.  My, she sure can hiss.

Typically Tubby - Life Is Good!

Life is good...

I get to relax and enjoy my day in my most favorite place.... atop the piano.   ahhh.... sweet life.



Ah, rats!  Something awoke me from my slumber.  

I heard her, and then I SAW her.   Right out my window!!!

Why she must think she lives here.

There she is again out another window.  How can a fellow rest with her always hanging around?  She is everywhere I turn.

Someone has got to set her straight on just who is in charge here.  As head of ranchlet security I am just the one for the job.   No ordinary cat will do.

How did she get inside of the wall?

She needs to learn her place.  It is not inside the wall, but way, way, way out in the pasture far away from MY favorite places.

Wow, I am exhausted.  Taking care of cow sure is hard work.    

zzzzzzzz...

Typically Tubby

Now if that Cow would just stop scaring me, maybe I could go back outside again....

But in the meantime, a good nap is in order.

Go here to read Tubby's thoughts of Mia the cow.

Typically Tubby - Cat Meets Cow

What were they thinking?  Bringing some new animal to MY ranch.  They did not even ask me first.  Why you would think that I had no say in what goes on around here.  

As Head of Ranchlet Security, I should be consulted before any decision .  

Especially when they bring in something like this. 

Why she is as big as a cow!!!

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Typically Tubby