Sunny Jim's Pheasant Encounter.

Sunny Jim the cockerel is becoming very proprietorial about the ladies. Although at the moment the 'Wing Commander' still has the upper hand, or should I say wing, when it comes to who is in charge.

They are both very good natured as cockerels go. But I suspect that when Sunny Jim realises he is younger, fitter, and stronger, he will be the big man around here.

Until this morning I had never seen any sign of aggression from Sunny Jim, so I was surprised at his violent reaction to a wild pheasant who had come to help himself to some of the hens food.

The poor pheasant tried to escape, but could'n't get back through the wire fence. What a carry on!

Of course Sadie the German Shepherd, hearing the commotion, tried to get involved, probably with a view to eating the pheasant.

Between us there was a lot of shouting, barking, clucking, and squawking, but eventually after reasoning with everyone, I was able to calm the situation.

The pheasant, despite all the shenanigans, somehow regained it's composure, and managed a dignified retreat. Sunny Jim developed a sudden romantic interest in the little black bantam, and Sadie the German Shepherd, returned to gnawing on a bone.

Me, well I was an emotional, and exhausted wreck! So I went and had a lie down to recover.

Bonnie the cat, was eating her breakfast at the time this happened, and was not involved in the fracas. Which was very fortuitous for the pheasant!

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