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In “Feathering the Nest, Part 1,” we covered the basics of how to lure ladybirds with expert materials selection, collection, and defense. Here in Part 2, we will review the basics of candidate presentation – as in, how to look as manly and masculine and also as pretty and cute as possible while feathering yourContinueContinue reading “Day 150: Feathering the Nest, Part 2”

All feathered beings know that part of what ladybirds look for in a manly manbird is the ability to feather the nest. Literally. The quality and quantity of nesting material is not a small thing – seeing as how it will be strategically positioned beneath the delicate bottoms of both the lady of the nestContinueContinue reading “Day 149: Feathering the Nest, Part 1”

Some beings are just born with a knack for fixing anything shiny. From a tiny sniffle to a systemic virus, if the shiny thing feels bad, the fastest way to help it feel better is to bring in a being with feathers. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts p.s. FREEBIE ALERT! Read 3 full chapters from Pearl’sContinueContinue reading “Day 148: Mr. Fix It”

Living in an interspecies flock can offer rare glimpses of insight into who outranks whom. For instance, the large featherless beings outrank the small featherless beings, the large four-wheeled metal beings (the ones that sit in the garage at night and on weekends), and all furred, shelled, and finned beings. In the same way, featheredContinueContinue reading “Day 147: Crust Control”

The most (er) seasoned waffle gourmands know that “fine dining” encompasses so much more than mere ingestion. This is never more true than when that most supreme of delicacies – the waffle – is served. From the initial approach and pleasantries to the final conclusion and departure, each tiny dining detail matters – and counts. Author:ContinueContinue reading “Day 146: The Waffle Dismount”

When you are a famous celebrity (with feathers), having your own personal Small Chef is great in many ways, but it does also add to your responsibilities. For instance, when a new dish is unveiled, you and you alone have the culinary expertise and palate sensitivity to put it through its paces. Leaving some “wiggleContinueContinue reading “Day 145: Dutch Pancake for Pearl”

While many feathered beings prefer to stalk prey during the day, sometimes circumstances necessitate a nighttime hunting run. (NOTE: This is not recommended for untrained novices, who should first be instructed by a master before attempting a solo “night hunt.”) When stalking prey after dark, it is good to use all available camouflage. If you andContinueContinue reading “Day 144: Potatoes in the Dark”

From time to time, it can be fun to shake things up a bit. For example, let’s say you are preening as usual on your fluffy blue bathrobe (which your large featherless assistant is wearing for you, so you can have the softest preening perch). But then suddenly you feel like displaying “big wings.” Author: ShannonContinueContinue reading “Day 143: Big Wings!”

Every diner knows waffles are delicious for breakfast. Far fewer realize waffles are equally (even more, in fact) delicious for dinner. There is nothing like taking a dish and its diner outside of their comfort zones to bring out the best in both! Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts p.s. FREEBIE ALERT! Read 3 full chapters from Pearl’sContinueContinue reading “Day 142: Waffles for Dinner”

Pizza is one of those delicacies that transcends all barriers of language….or species. No matter who you are – or whether you have any feathers or not – you likely enjoy a crispy, chewy, delicious slice of pizza as much of the rest. However, not all pizza enthusiasts know how to get the most enjoyment from thisContinueContinue reading “Day 141: The Best Way to Enjoy Pizza”