Shhh….We’re Hunting Wabbits
Dash and Bizou
There is no shortage of rabbits on Green Hill Farm this summer. I’m not kidding! We are Plum. Covered. Up. There are big rabbits, little rabbits, and even teeny-tiny rabbits. They’re everywhere: running across the driveway, darting into bushes, chasing each other around the vegetable garden, sunning themselves on the lawn, hanging out in the sheep pasture, munching on clover in the back garden, and sitting under the window in the dogs’ play room—tormenting poor Bizou. We simply have too many rabbits!
Don’t get me wrong. I love all critters, especially cute, furry bunnies. But, lately, they’ve been making our lives somewhat stressful. These wascaly wabbits are driving Bizou and Dash to distraction, and me right along with them. Bizou is completely obsessed. Once in a while, I’ll hear a groan and a moan and then a whimper. This melodic trio quickly escalates into many high-pitched whimpers, followed by lots of frantic whining and running around the room. And, of course, jumping up on window sills—all in a vain attempt to glimpse rabbits. Understandably, this behavior isn’t good for Bizou, the window sills, or my nerves for that matter. So, whenever the rabbits decide to hang out under the windows, I usually encourage Bizou to leave the room, and I shut the door. The other day, Bizou was so wound-up, running in circles and launching himself at the window to get the rabbit that no amount of verbal or physical cues could convince him to leave. After trying to get him out of the room a number of times to no avail and becoming a little distressed in the process, I was almost ready to give up when Dash came to the rescue. Apparently, his Border Collie herding instincts kicked in, because next thing I knew, he was taking control of the Bizou situation. With an intense look of concern on his face, Dash ran across the floor, gently grabbed Bizou’s leg in his mouth, and began pulling him out of the room. I was momentarily shocked, but once I realized Dash wasn’t hurting Bizou and was actually trying to help, I hurriedly encouraged them both through the doorway and closed the door. With team effort, Dash and I were finally able to remove Bizou from the window and the view of the rabbit plus restore a bit of peace to the household.
Here’s the thing: We have lots of rabbits. So many, in fact, that Bizou never has to worry about not seeing another rabbit again. Just yesterday, he was intensely watching one of these cute critters at a distance before finally realizing there was one right under his nose taking a bath. Happy hunting, Bizou! 🙂
Have a great weekend!
Categories: Animals, Photography, Reflections on Farm Life
Too cute!!!
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Thanks, Ritu!
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Those doggies! Bunnies are adorable but as Beatrix Potter’s Mr MacGregor knew they can quickly become a nuisance …. 🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇
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Yes, they can. 🙂 🐰
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Great photos, and aw, those dogs! They remind us how to live, should we ever forget!
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Thanks for visiting. 🙂
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Please.!!!! !!!! !!! .(*L*) ,.,
I can imagine a dream and thoughts when I have this jug, is a playmate!!! I can’t eat the food you, great thank you I’m scared of dogs.., really true!!! Who didn’t know me
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🙂
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🙂 🙂I have to buy fresh corn from our farm yard it takes another month to harvest, so I have to wait to make the kick corn, it takes time, you have the luck with you around the corner. 🙂 🙂
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The other day I had to rescue a stranded baby bunny. She tried hopping up the curb, but she was just too small and young to make the jump.
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Baby bunnies are the cutest. I’m sure she was happy for your assistance.
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I was hoping she found her way back to mommy. When I started mom was watching from the bushes, when I bent down she ran off about 50 yards, then went into the bushes.
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I’m sure mommy was watching. She was probably relieved you saved her baby. 🙂
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There are lots of bunnies around my house, too. And squirrels. Cody gets lots of exercise just chasing them all around the back yard. But I do get a little annoyed when a bunny gets under the bush in front of the house and then bumps against the house – Cody knows there’s a bunny there but can’t see it, and it absolutely drives her nuts. The barking nearly drives me nuts. But such is life with pets, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
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I agree! Bizou drags me off the porch everyday on the way to our walk. But, I love his enthusiasm. 🙂
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Right after I wrote that comment, we took Cody over to my daughter’s house to run in her fully fenced yard. Couldn’t quite figure out what Cody was digging until we heard the squealing – it was a whole next of tiny baby bunnies. Fortunately, Cody was just nosing them and not trying to eat them, and I was able to get her away. They’re just everywhere!
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They are everywhere!! I’m happy you were able to intervene with sweet Cody and the baby bunnies. I’m sure Cody was very excited. 🙂
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We also have an abundance of rabbits in New England. Great post!
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Thanks, Jennie. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
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You are welcome! 🐰
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I live in the city and we have millions, OK maybe not that many, of hares (what you call rabbits). I couldn’t believe it the first time I saw them because I expected them to be only in the woods. I can only imagine the pressure your dogs must feel to see but not be able to chase.
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I’m surprised you have so many rabbits in the city. How interesting. I wonder what they eat. Thanks so much for visiting. 🙂
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Poor Bizou. I love rabbits too but not when there are so many that you are tripping over them!! 🙂
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Definitely! Thanks, Judy. 🙂🐰
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I cannot believe how close the bunnies will come to the predator in the window! Our bunnies NEVER. Our squirrels do, but not the bunnies. We spy on them all the time, but I feel like they can sense we’re spying.
Nice share 🙂
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Thank you, Joey. 🙂
Yes, I believe our bunnies are very comfortable. They will hardly hop away as we approach. I think the little bunny bathing himself saw Bizou and didn’t care. 🙂
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Lucky! 🙂
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🙂
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Awww, poor guys! I can only imagine how crazy it is with all those bunnies running around!!
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They’re so distracted, especially when it’s time to do their business. It’s all about the rabbits. 🙂🐰
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Oh my gosh, this is all too funny and what great photos, too! Great post, Tonya!
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Thank you, Kathryn. That little bunny cracked me up!
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Reblogged this on BubblyBEE.net and commented:
If I were a rabbit I would want to live at Green Hill Farm! I love the photo of the rabbit and Bizou looking at each other through the glass!
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I love that photo too, Becky! Thank you for sharing.
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You’re dogs and rabbits are soooooooo cute !!!!
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Thank you, Himali!! 😊
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This was simply an adorable “still life” filmography, Tonya! Oh my goodness, it has me giggling like a mad woman. . .Well it is bedtime so may account somebody this to my being “slap happy!” 🙂 😀 🙂
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I’m delighted it made you laugh! Bizou and the bunny made me giggle as well. Thanks, Robin! 🙂
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So sweet! I loved what she did to help him and you all. And I love my dog the most when he is in this position on hind legs against some wall.
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Dogs are really amazing! We love ours so much! Thank you. 🙂
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