Duxbury Farm

Lynn loves dogs especially from a distance. Our daughter Erin prefers them closer. Erin has three big dogs and Lynn freaked out when the number hit two. We just found out today that Erin is adding another dog.

MMMMMKKKKKAAAY.

Erin has a huge backyard, plenty of room for the doggies to roam. Erin also has a chicken coop full of chickens. Not many folks in Duxbury have three dogs let alone a chicken coop, though many of the folks have gigantic yards leading to the bay.

The chickens are attracting foxes and at least one coyote. It is costing Erin a lot of money to have her grass mowed every week. A lot of money.

She got the idea that maybe the cost would be reduced if they bought some lambs who would have the job of munching on the lawn.

Her kids loved the idea. Her husband Scott, not so much.

Scott is on Lynn's team when it comes to dogs so you might imagine where he might be in terms of lambs, dogs, cats, chickens, foxes and coyotes. Erin had/has a simple solution. She's gonna add a sheep dog to the mix. The lambs will tend to the lawn. The sheepdog will protect the lambs. The sheepdog will also guard the chickens from the foxes and coyotes. Sounds like a great solution to a number of problems. Also sounds like a cartoon about to happen.

Erin is a naturalist and will make sure that the animals that can be trained will be trained and treated with proper care and consideration. The foxes and coyotes not so much.

Erin is coming up with a creative and practical solution to address multiple issues at once, but the situation does indeed have the makings of a humorous or chaotic scenario, almost like a sitcom plot.

The introduction of lambs for lawn maintenance, a sheepdog for protection, and the existing cast of characters—dogs, cats, and chickens—adds an amusing complexity to the scene. While Erin's solution seems logical on paper, the unpredictability of animal behavior and interactions could lead to some entertaining and unexpected situations.

It's important for Erin, Scott, and the family to carefully consider the implications and responsibilities that come with introducing new animals. Proper care, training, and supervision will be crucial to ensuring the well-being of all the animals involved. Additionally, a professional opinion, perhaps from a veterinarian or animal behaviorist, might provide valuable insights into the feasibility and practicality of Erin's plan.

In any case, it seems like the family is in for an interesting adventure with their growing menagerie of pets and lawn-maintenance helpers!

Lynn is a little doubtful.

Just a little.

One thing is for sure with five children under sixteen, there's never a dull moment in Erin's household! Whether it turns out to be a successful and harmonious blend of creatures or a humorous series of misadventures, the family's journey with their eclectic mix of pets is sure to be a memorable one.

When will the goats arrive?

Stay tuned.