Memo: See attached cat.
Need to duck?
Goosed recently?
Don’t chicken out – the results might dog you.
Wouldn’t it be better to farm it out?
Crazy, you say? Undoubtedly.
It’s only logical, if you think about it.
And PhD Tobie Kosanke, former geologist, did – with some interesting results.
Tobie works with an odd crowd.
It’s obvious from her “Notices from the Management to the Inhabitants “
“Dear Nutty Duck Who Sleeps In The Chicken Coop: Please consider inviting your boyfriend in or staying outside with him. It breaks my heart to watch him waiting there for you every morning, anxiously pacing along the outside of the coop, barely able to contain himself for the moment you emerge. Can’t you take pity on a lovestruck drake? Just a suggestion. The Management.” (By Tobie Kosanke from her recent newsletter.)
Eccentricities aside, Chicks obviously need bras, right?
A little support and chest protection is welcomed for outdoor activities – and it may keep others in the pecking order from bullying a girl. (Who knew?)
Sporting a bra. (Image from Crazy K Farms)
Chicks that may end up in the kitchen can sport aprons to protect them.
Some crowded flocks get vicious. What chick wants the resulting cuts and scratches? That’s just not human. (You do know that cannibalism is not unheard of…although frowned upon.) All the best dressed free range chickens simply cackle over the Kosanke Aprons.
Pretty in Pink (Image from Crazy K Farms)
Your chick tends to be a little chilly?
Warm her up with an Alaska model made with toasty warm fleece.
For those outdoor types?
Consider adding predator eyes sewn on the apron back to fool the hawks.
Camouflage is always stylish. (Image from Crazy K Farms)
Although Kosanke notes a some chicks tend to freeze when threatened. Some “ squat in place without struggling when being attacked, enabling a predator to easily grab her neck and make a quick kill.”
Whoa! Maybe some self-defense lessons recommended? Or a bodyguard?
Kosanke’s solution was to visit the homeless shelter to fill that job.
Enter Spenser, Tania, Tori, Chester, and Trouble
(That last one’s name might give you paws?)
But they are the Guardians LGDs.
Spencer guarding some SPCA rescued ducks (image from Crazy K Farms)
It’s crazy, all right.
Intriguing enough to attract the attention of CBS News and the NY Times
Seriously, do cats really need holsters. Do they have carry permits?
Boutique Kitty Holster (Image from Crazy K Farms)
RC Cat is not amused.
(See attached cat)
Attached Cat
Just quackers for those chic chicks,
Phil, the Philosopher Mouse of the Hedge
A cat in a holster? Uh-huh. LIke that’s ever going to happen.
All I can think of while reading this [besides the previous comment] is that some people really do have too much time on their hands. Not very original, but apt.
Actually it’s a working organic farm. Free range chickens are just part of it. Apparently there’s a whole industry of livestock needs….some of it is very funny. Thanks for stopping to chat.
I’ll have to share those links with my parents who are dabbling in permaculture and have quite the chicken assortment. I have been threatened that if I send one more crazy chicken calendar, something unfortunate might happen, but they said nothing about Crazy K Farms.
Let me say that scrolling down and seeing the final photo of RC sent me into a fit of laughter. Melodramatic death by harness fitting. That photo got two dew-claws up from our gang.
I just couldn’t resist including it…that’s how we found out about Crazy K Farms (from the CBS story). Thanks for adding to the conversation.
Love the chickens in aprons.
Who knew real chickens needed all this stuff? Thanks for flying in.
“I’m too sexy for my crop, too sexy for my crop – you think I should stop?”!!!!! awesome find/share!!!
you think RC will ever get over the fact that we’ve all seen him (?) in his(?) holster!?!?!?!
what a riot!!!
janet
RC Cat: “The existence of said photo is not recognized. (You know how the paparazzi is.)”
(Psst. Over here. Quietly now, glad you got a giggle. Thanks for risking a peep in response)
What a hoot! I had a cat like that too – put a collar on him and his legs instantly stopped working.
Nancy
Hmmm. Maybe these are acupuncture-type tranquilizers? Thanks for mentioning that.
I’d love to get one of them bras for June Buggie! ROFL
The German: “Woof, Rumpy. RC thought that photo had been deleted. Gotcha cat! Dogs rule! Nose bump, Rumpy. Glad you stopped by.”
Being a former owner of chickens all I can say is…crazy man. RC is a top Cat and has his priorities straight!
RC Cat: “We shall never be considered flighty. Your dedication has been noted. Carry on.”
My cat does the dramatic dead thing if you put a leash on her too, it makes me laugh til my sides hurt!
But I did not enjoy this post…we had chicken for dinner…..
Cat probably think it’s revenge on our part? Can understand the meal thing – but happily all the ones pictured are guaranteed long natural happy lives at the farm. (talk about pampered!)
I couldn’t stop laughing! Mine did the exact same thing – mop cat impersonation…
It did look like we were going to have a new floor mop. Maybe it’s cats practicing for improv? Thanks for visiting
nah! it’s just cattitude! the “see if I move” kinda’ thing… funny nonetheless!
Hey German, grab that leash that’s attached to RC. You can take RC for a walk – or a drag.
The German: (Bouncing. Bouncing) “Whoo – whoo!Great idea, Bongo.”
I love that last picture! My cat refused to move when I put a harness and leash on her. She’s chubby, so I thought a walk once in a while would help. She disagreed. She’s still chubby…and I walk alone
RC Cat: “Humans have such silly ideas. They wanted me to watch a video…like I didn’t understand. Gracious nod to our distant relative, your cat.”
Ok I thought, now Phil is really pulling our collective chain. But then I stopped by Crazy K Farm and saw the Birdy Bra Crop Supporter and Chest Protector for real. I realy thought you were joshing! Looks like she is a doctor of something. Would that be in poultry? A bit paltry.
Austin and RC are obviously of one mind re the harness thing. Tried it once …… just the once!
Crazy K Farm is a hoot. The owner (no bit of fluff) is a woman who had to make a choice between her well paying job as a geologist and her young daughter who needed special care. Then without a salary, there were bills to pay – so the organic farm and eggs from free range chickens…and then realizing real chickens on real farms have actually need special stuff to live…and she got started with livestock stuff…then strays and rescues found her. Her news letter is really funny – sign up for it.
Actually the photo was an early attempt. In nice weather, RC enjoys sitting in the backyard in on a leash…she will try to run and climb – after all she was a tree hugger.
Thanks for joining the conversation
Do you know, I’m going to sign up for her news letter. I think it will cheer my day. I love those who think outside the chicken shed
It’s always an adventure there. Enjoy! Glad you had time to chat.
Hilarious! But makes sense, we are purchasing for our pooches, coddling our kitties, why not the farm fanciers? The chicken bra still makes me chuckle, those ‘girls’ must need some real support
WHo knew chickens had attire needs just to be productive and healthy? I just couldn’t stop laughing. Glad you got a chuckle, too
Oh my gooseness! I’m thinkin’ it’s time to go shopping for some new outfits!
Gotta watch out for those predators! Thanks for flying by
I assume whomever holstered those cats is now among the dearly departed. My condolences to those unfortunate people and their families. I never met a cat who’d sign off on that fashion statement.
Yet they have these instructional videos…involving a great deal of catnip, Greenies, and probably heavy elbow-length gloves? Thanks for joining in
Ha! Where do you find all these photos? They were great! The last thing any of my cats need to be is armed. They’re dangerous enough as it is.
Photos from the Crazy K Farms website / blog….lots more fashionable poses there (and they have bunny wear….) A poll of cats seems to agree: boycott this site. THanks for stopping to chat.
I am gobsmacked.. i really really cannot comment without laughing! Good for her though. c
Enough said. Thanks
No, that kitty holster thing isn’t going to be happening here. Miss Dixie doesn’t sit still for anything, let alone that kind of foolishness.
Now, where the chicken bra is concerned, that’s pretty interesting. I had a great aunt named Rilla who refused to allow anyone at her table to refer to that piece of white meat chicken as the breast. It was the “bosom”. I always thought that sounded worse, but mom would give me the eye and I’d be quiet.
I’ll bet Rilla would have gone for that bra.
still laughing
Laughing is always recommended! Giggle on!
Animals rock, don’t they?
So true.
The anti-predator camouflage on the pigeon is certainly a powerful evolutionary enhancement!
Yeah, but how long does it take the bird guys to learn how to get into the little jacket and velcro it on? I can see it now, the whole flock lined up waiting to get dressed to go outside just like small kids needing snowsuits in winter. Thanks for adding to the conversation
I’m glad to read that my cats aren’t the only ones who won’t cooperate and wear the “holster.” I’m thinking everyone at the pet product company that manufactures that item knows cats won’t wear them, but by then they’ve already got your money.
Kitty holster is just too undignified for your cats. I’m sure you aren’t along!
RC refuses to walk INDOORS on leash (although just laying around on the couch in one is fine). But if I open the back door, the holster and leash are just ignored. She is just thrilled to be allowed to explore the back yard – while tethered to a long lead. I can sit and read or something while RC pokes around. (Without a leash, RC will run as fast as possible and scamper up the highest object around….seems to think she is a bird). We were pretty impressed by that CBS TV show video of the walking cat in the city park – which is how we found Crazy K.
But I’m not a cat person – so I don’t think RC will ever heel as well as the German. (Cats apparently have limits, I mean, attitudes and strong personalities.)
Thanks for wandering this way.