Us and Them

G'Day

Have you ever marvelled at the relationship humans have with animals. How very quickly animals can be conditioned to trust us.

My husband has befriended a couple of scrub turkeys. The female he calls "Laudy" after the olympian - Laudy Tourkey (apologies if name misspelt). The male was named by two of our grandsons and his name is 'scrubber'

At first timid and reticent to come close to us the birds now come to our back door and call us or call us from outside our bedroom window. Laudy has even ventured a little inside the back door - the risk being worth the piece of bread hubby has for her.

Scrubber has been a little on the outta as Hubby consistently admonished him for chasing Laudy and generally giving her a hard time. It seems he has come to terms with their behaviours now as he just as readily has morsels for Scrubber as he does for Laudy.......much to Scrubber's delight.

The turkeys have brought such pleasure to my husband who looks forward to having them greet him every morning. Pleasure is also derived from the fish in the creek on our front doorstep.

Every morning Hubby throws a handful of dried dog food to the fish who tussle for the small morsels. As soon as the fish see a human shadow from the top of the bank they swarm to the pool in the hope of having their efforts blessed.

I am sure you have some such stories of the contentment and pleasure derived from your relationship with wild animals. I would love to hear your stories so leave a comment and share your pleasure with me.

Us and them...........a wonderful privilege.