Welcome to Woozle Wednesday — and our second tribute to the Peeps! This Time it’s Chicks on Parade.
Yes, it’s Woozle Wednesday, that day of the week when the Pooties take the day off and the pooches come to the rescue and take up the slack — well, those that are trained not to pull on their leashes. Other critters, including the pooties, are sure to make an appearance as well.
Last week, the powers that be in Woozleville decided it was right and proper to recognize their love of Peeps (both the hoomin and candy variety). This week, the Woozles became concerned that the coronavirus pandemic had impacted one of the most treasured annual spring events of rural America: Chick Day. In fact, in most places Chick Day was canceled. But the woozles have a plan for that. First, some background...
What is Chick Day?
Glad you asked. Here in the South (and probably other rural areas of our nations), CHICK DAY rolls out in early spring, usually the beginning of April. Actually, it is a rolling event over a period of about a month as different local feed, farm, and tractor supply stores offer baby chicks for sale. Sometimes ducklings, turkey poults, and guinea fowl may be available at the real farm-oriented stores although they may have to be ordered in advance.
Nearly all the stores carry the common breeds of good egg producers like Rhode Island Reds, Plymouth Rocks, Australorps, and Leghorns. The supply houses carry everything a backyard chicken keeper needs to start, grow and maintain their flock. There are special events and info sessions, especially for beginners. Even if you have no interest in raising chickens, it is fun to visit the store and see the little fuzzy chicks in their heated enclosures awaiting new homes. Make sure you patronize a store known to treat the chicks especially well.
But What About Woozles?
The woozles of Woozleville are especially interested in promoting appreciation of Chick Day because the dogs sometimes get a bad rap when it comes to fowls. Or maybe that’s a fowl rap. Or accusations of murder most fowl. But we digress. Anyway, the woozles of Woozleville like chickens. In fact, experts say that you absolutely can teach your dog to live peaceably with chickens, especially if introduced at a young age. In fact, it happens all the time. Both dogs and chickens are affectionate animals and can become friends. You can teach your dog to gently herd chickens, too. And woozles will guard their flock from predators.
So the Mayor of Woozleville has declared today Virtual Chick Day. The villagers will be hosting the activities below the fold. Before we get to the chick lit, the town council will make sure that the Rulz are posted in the minutes, per our arrangement with the venue’s Management:
THE RULZ
- Do not “Troll” the Pootie Peeps Diaries. If you don’t like animal diaries, there’s no need to tell us about it. Just go find some other diary more to your liking.
- Whatever happens in the outer blog STAYS in the outer blog. This is a place to relax and play; please treat it accordingly. So, no pie fights please.
- If you would like a pic from the comment threads, please ask the poster. He/she may have a copyright to those pics. Many thanks!
- There are some pics we never post: 1) snakes and creepy crawlies (some folks have phobias). 2) Any and all photos that depict or encourage human cruelty toward animals, even in jest, are considered “out of bounds” and will not be tolerated.
- If you’re not sure about an issue...please ask. Someone is always glad to help.
- Links to the Community Needs List or other fundraising diaries are always welcome here. Just links with a short explanation, please, and not the entire fundraising request, per the management.
You are welcome to join us! Be kind to one another, we’re all in this together.
Hurry! We’re Late for the Opening of Virtual Chick Day!
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Eager Spectators
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The Masters of Ceremonies
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Pooties Are Hosting a “Dress Like a Chick” Costume Booth
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The Main Event: The Parade of Chicks & Their Escorts
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It's Been a Long Day… the Little Ones Need a Rest