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After you’ve just out-alpha’d a bigger (if not bolder) feathered being, it can be good to reinforce your alpha flock status publicly. If you can do this with as much fanfare as possible (here, think fans, paparazzi, minions, assistants, total strangers) even better. For alpha flock leaders who already happen to be famous and feathery,ContinueContinue reading “Day 285: Operation Preen”

The “alligator snapper” is the largest, fiercest, spikiest, most prehistoric turtle of all. They are so prehistoric, scientists have nicknamed them “the dinosaur of the turtle world.” That is very prehistoric indeed! The truth is, there are only a handful of models who could pull off a fashion statement that is this prehistoric and fierce.ContinueContinue reading “Wet Bird Couture: The Alligator Snapper”

Cohabitate in a flock setting for long enough, and it will surely happen. One day, another bold (and bigger) feathered being is bound to show up. They may just be passing through….or they may see what a sweet setup you have and decide they want to have it for their very own. When this happens, there’sContinueContinue reading “Day 284: The Alpha Preener”

It is one thing to want a waffle. In fact, lots of beings want waffles, every day and all the time. But it is another thing entirely to keep the waffle after you have it. You can’t defend waffle prey with the usual defense tactics, either. The only way to keep the waffle you’ve gotContinueContinue reading “Day 283: When You Want a Waffle”

While the large featherless beings are generally docile and sweet, from time to time even they can get, well, uppity. In these periods, they might start to refer to your casa as “their” casa, your possessions as “their” possessions and even you as “theirs!” This presents a great “trainable moment” (camouflaged as a modeling shoot,ContinueContinue reading “Day 282: Trainable Moment”

It is a misnomer that “blue” is strictly a manly color. In fact, a lady in blue can be nearly irresistible. However, many ladies who sport blue plumage do tend to play it cool…at first. Here, it is up to the suitor to “woo to suit” the lady’s tastes. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts  ContinueContinue reading “Day 281: Blue for Two”

When you are small and very pretty and cute, you just never know when or where your admirers may find you. For example, you could be enjoying your breakfast as usual on the kitchen counter, thinking you and your large featherless assistant are the only ones there, when – PRESTO! An admirer appears. Author: ShannonContinueContinue reading “Day 280: The Tile Admirer”

While there are many preferences feathered and featherless beings will never share in common, luckily both really seem to enjoy “dining.” This can open up new opportunities for cultural exchange…..and brunch invitations. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts   p.s. Pearl is very excited about his new online SHOP!  He invites all of his VIP fans (yes, thatContinueContinue reading “Day 279: Brunch Stations”

Everyone knows that hawks are very fearsome. They have powerful hooked beaks and ferocious curved talons. Their keen eyes miss nothing. This ability is magnified even more when they watch from up high. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts p.s. FREEBIE ALERT! Read the introduction & 3 full chapters from Pearl’s new book – absolutely FREE! ==> Click here toContinueContinue reading “Day 278: The Wicker Watch Hawk”

Being famous and very cute and pretty comes with many perks. One of the best perks is that your fans always want to buy you gifts. For example, you might only be halfway through dismantling your current wicker wheel, but then your large featherless assistant comes home with a new wicker wheel just for you! Being theContinueContinue reading “Day 277: Minions with Gifts”