This little guy has been here for almost a week. Didn't think he was going to make it but he's doing great now. His nest was destroyed by the hay sickle and then hit again by the hay rake killing his siblings yet miraculously sparing him. He was dehydrated and lethargic and had to be force fed kitten milk replacement mixed with water and Pedialite. A couple of days ago he seemed to regain his strength and curiosity and began eating the daisies and clover flowers that were put in his box. Everyone said the odds were against it. Friends told me to toss him away and forget .... don't waste your time or money ... that's life in the country, survival of the fittest, etc. etc.
Another week and I think he'll be grown enough to be set free. Although the circumstances were quite sad, it was a much needed and welcomed "distraction" from the tedium of engraving. So for another week, I'll be outside in my tactical pants, combat boots and cutoff Harley t-shirt picking daisies.
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