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We’re down to one woodchuck.
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He visits morning and early evening and I oblige by providing treats.
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On this particular day it was baby carrots and carrot shavings.
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And though he munched them all….
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From the look on his face?
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It’s clear he would have preferred watermelon.
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Momma Chuck thought she’d found the perfect place to escape the kids.
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Through the hole in the cover and under the grill.
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Unfortunately, her solitude didn’t last long.
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And three out of four babies joined her.
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Poor Momma.
There’s no rest for the weary…
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🤣
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First there were two.
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Then three.
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And before long?
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The entire family was here for a nosh.
❤️
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I love our baby chuckers…
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They’re sweet, and fun to watch scampering across our deck.
I love them.
I do.
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But not today.
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Bad baby chucker !
Bad.
😡
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Sometimes you just want hang on the deck in the sun.
If you’re a momma woodchuck you can’t do that alone….
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No matter how hard you try.
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Three out of four children are stuck to you like glue.
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Poor momma.
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😉
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Baby chuckers are now partaking of the backyard buffet on a daily basis.
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They stick close to momma….
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And take pointers on the best way to consume whatever vegetables are on offer.
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So stinking cute.
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💕
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The family that nibbles together…
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Stays together.
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Sometimes.
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Other times, it’s every baby chuck for himself.
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Watermelon and carrots are fought after.
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Apples for those who come later.
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It was only a matter of time before I heard scampering on the deck.
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And once baby chuckies find the deck?
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They’re hooked and treat it like a playground.
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It’s adorable.
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They run and spin like whirling dervishes.
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In and out of the railings, under the grill.
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Until…
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They spot a cat.
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And have to investigate.
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Lord Dudley Mountcatten was riveted.
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Baby chucks are showing up regularly at the buffet now.
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And though this little guy had apples and blueberries to choose from…
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He went with the baby carrots.
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Time and time again.
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😊
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Momma woodchuck has four children this year, and they’re keeping her busy.
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Like any overworked mother, there are days when she just needs a break.
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Times when she wants to ditch the kids who hound her and follow her everywhere she goes.
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On those days?
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She just has to climb a tree.
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Didn’t think woodchucks climbed trees?
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Beleaguered mothers do.
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