tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808550287150936588.post3418490255606080352..comments2023-10-31T05:28:30.037-04:00Comments on Adventures With Ari: Life as a Canine Naturalist: Poultry in MotionKathryn and Arihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15428974324817935286noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808550287150936588.post-52834670833216314552008-04-02T23:46:00.000-04:002008-04-02T23:46:00.000-04:00Hi Ari,I was always partial to Jefferson's idea of...Hi Ari,<BR/><BR/>I was always partial to Jefferson's idea of a dove, myself. <BR/><BR/>I must have been a hippie in a previous life...<BR/><BR/>dianeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808550287150936588.post-55488293807075960702008-04-02T15:59:00.000-04:002008-04-02T15:59:00.000-04:00Harrrr AriSometimes turkeys get in our horse coral...Harrrr Ari<BR/>Sometimes turkeys get in our horse coral and run around becouse they can not figure out how to get back out Harrrrr.<BR/>Cap'n Maverick the PirateMaverick the Piratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11043784416643174668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808550287150936588.post-78620924143656604552008-04-02T12:20:00.000-04:002008-04-02T12:20:00.000-04:00Our daddy's horse, Cutter, likes to chase turkeys ...Our daddy's horse, Cutter, likes to chase turkeys & see them scatter.<BR/>-Cosmos & Juneau--The Mullin Clan's Mommy-https://www.blogger.com/profile/05831790373288653568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808550287150936588.post-75482055705121966292008-04-01T23:30:00.000-04:002008-04-01T23:30:00.000-04:00This was interesting! Thanks.I posted a little vid...This was interesting! Thanks.<BR/><BR/>I posted a little video of a mockingbird attacking my cat if you would like to view it. the video is here:<BR/>http://hustlehag.blogspot.com/2008/04/abc-wednesday-k_01.htmlSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947271410329103836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808550287150936588.post-15988959958710742102008-04-01T13:29:00.000-04:002008-04-01T13:29:00.000-04:00Hmmm...all I can think of when I read this is that...Hmmm...all I can think of when I read this is that at our local feed store where baby turkeys are being sold right now, there are marbles in the bottom of their poult waterer so they won't drown. Their moral character may not be in question, according to Ben, however, for me, their mental prowess is.Dannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623233206043947281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808550287150936588.post-88805637191539107472008-04-01T12:30:00.000-04:002008-04-01T12:30:00.000-04:00Gosh!Being behind post reading, what do I find, bu...Gosh!<BR/>Being behind post reading, what do I find, but a thought provocking one from you!<BR/>I always forget Bald Eagles are America's symbol, I've seen them, a plenty in BC.Canada, & that's where I associate them with. <BR/>Upps - Sorry!<BR/>Personnally I don't think the Turkey, is a good subsitute bird, it's too silly, with its gobble!<BR/>What about a Red Cardinal?<BR/><BR/>Pats & pets<BR/>BlueKyanitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07806370744179471580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808550287150936588.post-10093528916691849452008-04-01T12:10:00.000-04:002008-04-01T12:10:00.000-04:00Echo makes a good point. If the turkey were our n...Echo makes a good point. If the turkey were our national bird we probably wouldn't be allowed to eat them. Our mama is a vegetarian, but our grandmother will feed us a little turkey during the holidays. <BR/><BR/>Great post!<BR/><BR/>Love and Newfie slime,<BR/>Katie and LouisCharity, Katie, Louie & Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02126387696547111370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808550287150936588.post-61100253749169603982008-04-01T04:39:00.000-04:002008-04-01T04:39:00.000-04:00If you follow the foot prints it might lead you to...If you follow the foot prints it might lead you to dinner.<BR/><BR/>Simba xSimba and Jazzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18008926263620001896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808550287150936588.post-64219989368105026472008-03-31T23:26:00.000-04:002008-03-31T23:26:00.000-04:00Mmmmm...that turkey looks yummy!Woo woo, Kelsey An...Mmmmm...that turkey looks yummy!<BR/><BR/>Woo woo, Kelsey AnnKapp packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520481074359915373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808550287150936588.post-10888391121681612972008-03-31T17:33:00.000-04:002008-03-31T17:33:00.000-04:00We have turkeys here and they sure are messy. Mayb...We have turkeys here and they sure are messy. Maybe I would go for a cleaner bird - Canada Goose? ;-)Sandpiper (Lin)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03704451520824495064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808550287150936588.post-51269423507117732522008-03-31T16:33:00.000-04:002008-03-31T16:33:00.000-04:00I gotta go with the Eagle on this one!! Turkeys ar...I gotta go with the Eagle on this one!! Turkeys are cool though...seeing a flock of about 30crossing my field really gives me a sense of what it would be like to see a herd of dinosaurs on a migratory trek. And who knew they could run so fast!!!Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554593974838511759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808550287150936588.post-46989420620441702292008-03-31T14:07:00.000-04:002008-03-31T14:07:00.000-04:00I'm a little doubtful about the US adopting the tu...I'm a little doubtful about the US adopting the turkey as its emblem...you have one in the Whiter House right now and many people will be glad to see the back of that one!<BR/><BR/>Your town seems idyllic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808550287150936588.post-19519352953251145972008-03-31T11:07:00.000-04:002008-03-31T11:07:00.000-04:00Great blog here! I am also listed on the Nature Bl...Great blog here! I am also listed on the Nature Blog and found you there..so glad I did! Your post is very interesting..I loved the comment of Jo(e). I also rescue my pets from shelters..have 2 felines at the present time.I shall return and follow Ari's adventures ..sunkissed in Arizona..a Canadian naturegirlNaturegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177418253271097079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808550287150936588.post-9945975964616313672008-03-31T07:51:00.000-04:002008-03-31T07:51:00.000-04:00I heard a turkey gobbling the other day when I wen...I heard a turkey gobbling the other day when I went out to get my paper. I have yet to get a great picture of a strutting tom but eventually I will. I'm like you, winter has lost its appeal this year, I am so ready to get out in the kayak but if these cold temperatures keep up that won't be until May.John Thebergehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060034070570889747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808550287150936588.post-39427737163129572002008-03-30T23:26:00.000-04:002008-03-30T23:26:00.000-04:00Hunting/tracking wild turkeys! Wow!That does sound...Hunting/tracking wild turkeys! Wow!That does sound like fun! I've never seen a wild turkey....I don't think we have them in Los Angeles. So we don't think the Turkey would make a good national symbol!<BR/><BR/>So Ari, you were told you were acting like a cattle dog in agility today? Hmmmm....mom knows what that means! I hope my blog isn't rubbing off on you!!<BR/><BR/>VelcroSouthbaygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01350990842643501194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808550287150936588.post-72499151201373927882008-03-30T19:17:00.000-04:002008-03-30T19:17:00.000-04:00I think it should stay the bald eagle who is so re...I think it should stay the bald eagle who is so regal and distinguished. The turkey is too silly looking. Some birds are funny about their eggs, aren't they? Turkeys....and emus too which I wrote about last week. I think it is funny that you still have town hall meetings.<BR/>--JBJB's Big and Small Worldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429250501875810208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808550287150936588.post-4020980097029194402008-03-30T18:16:00.000-04:002008-03-30T18:16:00.000-04:00My mom said something about making it the national...My mom said something about making it the national beverage - after AGJ of khourse!<BR/><BR/>Cheers&Khysses,<BR/>KhyraNAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12341698924927724604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808550287150936588.post-63514888461756438072008-03-30T16:46:00.000-04:002008-03-30T16:46:00.000-04:00As a feminist, I think we should have gone with t...As a feminist, I think we should have gone with the spider.jo(e)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01488562158252331555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808550287150936588.post-49868056902184667362008-03-30T16:41:00.000-04:002008-03-30T16:41:00.000-04:00Woo! I'm thinking if the turkey was the national ...Woo! I'm thinking if the turkey was the national bird, we couldn't eat them and I happen to be very fond of turkey. Selfishly I much prefer the Eagle to remain as our symbol. They don't look nearly as yummy.<BR/> ECHOThe Daily Echohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09021828658299037935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808550287150936588.post-76757685711120560782008-03-30T13:00:00.000-04:002008-03-30T13:00:00.000-04:00Well, all I have to say is that it is quite obviou...Well, all I have to say is that it is quite obvious Ben never met any goats.Marigoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109785080000770963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808550287150936588.post-26575576386827552612008-03-30T12:56:00.000-04:002008-03-30T12:56:00.000-04:00I live in an area that has huge turkey processing ...I live in an area that has huge turkey processing facilities. It's hard for me not to think of these over hybridized, incredibly stupid birds when I hear the word "turkey." <BR/><BR/>The wild turkey is a beautiful specimen, but then I think of cheap booze.<BR/><BR/>Jefferson's suggestion of a dove was good, but a little wimpy.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07145008534811435024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808550287150936588.post-55186219364075666442008-03-30T09:58:00.000-04:002008-03-30T09:58:00.000-04:00Ben Franklin was one of those brilliant people who...Ben Franklin was one of those brilliant people who was also somewhat of an "odd duck", in keeping with our bird theme. Turkeys are cool, but we like the American Bald Eagle - they mate for life (we love fidelity!) and they're the only eagle unique to N. America! We read a great write-up about why the AB Eagle stands for Freedom: "It is said the eagle was used as a national emblem because, at one of the first battles of the Revolution (which occurred early in the morning) the noise of the struggle awoke the sleeping eagles on the heights and they flew from their nests and circled about over the heads of the fighting men, all the while giving vent to their raucous cries. "They are shrieking for Freedom," said the patriots. Thus the eagle, full of the boundless spirit of freedom, living above the valleys, strong and powerful in his might, has become the national emblem of a country that offers freedom in word and thought and an opportunity for a full and free expansion into the boundless space of the future." <A>http://www.baldeagleinfo.com/eagle/eagle9.html</A> Pretty cool! We think the American Bald Eagle is the perfect choice and was totally misunderstood by Dr. Franklin!<BR/>Tail wags,<BR/>Storms<BR/>PS: I wonder... if the turkey had been chosen as our national mascot, would we still eat them at Thanksgiving?The Army of Fourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12430214230146328389noreply@blogger.com