Hummingbirds, Chickens, and Attitudes

I sat on the porch drinking coffee this morning minding my own business. I noticed a couple of hummingbirds having a disagreement at the feeder. It was entertaining until they decided to bring their drama to me. I dodged left and right, getting buzzed a few times. I suppose one decided it needed back up. Next thing I know, six hummingbirds go at it, and I’m trapped in their turf war. I duck and cover my way into the house.

An hour later, I go to the chicken coop to feed. Those high school mean girls were on a roll too, fighting with each other, pecking at me, and I swear one of them gave me side eye. I threw up my hands and backed out of the pen.

I wondered what was next, two squirrels boxing it out over an acorn? Then, I thought about it. I have to admit over the past week I have felt a little irritated.

Maybe we’ve all had enough of summer, maybe we’re all struggling with the changing of seasons, or maybe, we’re all experiencing a pissy mood happening on same day. Hmm, food for thought.