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For all their size and so-called “evolved brains,” the large featherless beings can be surprisingly fond of routine. Each day is the same as the day before. Same activities, same habits….same menu. Sometimes it takes someone (small and feathery) with a fresh perspective to shake things up a bit. For instance, if you breakfasted on lettuce yesterdayContinueContinue reading “Day 270: Curtains for Breakfast”

Sadly, some (mostly featherless) beings search their whole lives and never find their unique prettiness. But when you are lucky enough to be born with feathers, you already know everyone is very pretty (although not as pretty as you are, of course – this part can’t be helped). Otherwise, it is not a matter of IFContinueContinue reading “Day 269: Finding Your Prettiness”

When you have feathers, you also come pre-installed with a keen “sixth sense.” Unfortunately, your large featherless housemate does not share your gift. This means she can be hoodwinked by intruders left and right. For instance, not so long ago a small round featherless intruder boldly invaded your casa. Your featherless assistant still hasn’t noticed. In fact, sheContinueContinue reading “Day 268: Detecting Intruders”

The kingfisher is a noble bird, with flight speeds of up to 32 mph and the ability to swallow whole small fish in flight. Kingfishers also prefer to nest in mud. All of which may cause you to wonder what on earth the “kingfisher” and the “cockatiel” could possibly have in common. Why – fashionContinueContinue reading “Wet Bird Couture: The Kingfisher”

Everyone appreciates an enthusiastic diner. However, certain degrees of enthusiasm may be more appropriate for “at home” dining versus “eating out.” For instance, let’s say you have decided to “eat out” for your breakfast, and you have just ordered the dish you want. Here, it is traditional to allow your waitress (no matter how large, featherless,ContinueContinue reading “Day 267: Being Served”

When you have feathers and are known far and wide as a fierce and ferocious predator, you make it look so easy. But you have a secret – there is no such thing as an “overnight success.” It takes great discipline and dedication – and daily practice – to be this good. You also need toContinueContinue reading “Day 266: Practice Prey”

Science has long held that the shape, size, and quantity of teeth you have determines what kind of foods you eat. But what the researchers frequently (always) fail to factor in is – what about beings who don’t have any teeth? For instance, what if you have no teeth at all, but you can stillContinueContinue reading “Day 265: The Salad Eaters”

Being little and cute with feathers has its advantages. It also has certain disadvantages. For instance, because you’re small, sometimes you can be overlooked when meal time arrives. This is where it can be handy to adopt a “proactive” approach – what the large featherless beings seem to like to call “self serve.” Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author:ContinueContinue reading “Day 264: Self Serve”

In the evolutionary scheme of things, predators and prey often adapt to each other’s tactics. For instance, when fish started swimming upwards to escape hungry dolphins, the dolphins developed “smiling” mouths….the better to catch upwards-swimming fish with. In the same way, when Cheerios began assuming complex disguises to evade dangerous predators (with feathers), those predatorsContinueContinue reading “Day 263: When Cheerios Try to Hide”

On holidays, many flocks like to celebrate by consuming traditional dishes. For instance, on Thanksgiving, a flock might traditionally consume waffles. They might also like to traditionally consume waffles on New Year’s Day. And of course birthdays and anniversaries (and any days really) are a perfect occasion to whip up a traditional festive meal of waffles.ContinueContinue reading “Day 262: A Festive Day of Liberation”