Dove is life. I am an honorary dove watcher in my first year practicing. I have acquired a bird friend, potentially two. They have taken up residence at my house and have procreated in my fern. It is hanging on my porch. I did not get to witness the procreation, however, I am certain of it. There is evidence in the form of an egg in the nest that momma bird made. Maybe with the help of daddy bird. I have named them. Mamma bird is named Phillis, and daddy bird is named Phil. It is hard to tell Phil and Phillis apart. They have become one in their union. However, I believe that Phil is larger. Either that or Phillis has been eating well. Or has another egg on the way.
Since I have adopted this family, I feel as though I cannot eat poultry. Even the thought of eating unfertilized chicken eggs makes me sad. I cannot help but think of sweet little babes every time I see an egg.
Does anyone else have this problem? Am I alone in my guilt and my frightening thoughts? Should these thoughts keep me up at night? Should they haunt my dreams?
I also worry about predators. There is a neighborhood cat that roams free. I am thinking about setting up a camera to ensure the safety of my family. I live in constant fear that the cat will get to them before I can. I do not know the cat's name, or what it eats, but I call her Catzilla. She stares at my birds every morning. I must keep them safe. Dove is love. Dove is life.
Since I have adopted this family, I feel as though I cannot eat poultry. Even the thought of eating unfertilized chicken eggs makes me sad. I cannot help but think of sweet little babes every time I see an egg.
Does anyone else have this problem? Am I alone in my guilt and my frightening thoughts? Should these thoughts keep me up at night? Should they haunt my dreams?
I also worry about predators. There is a neighborhood cat that roams free. I am thinking about setting up a camera to ensure the safety of my family. I live in constant fear that the cat will get to them before I can. I do not know the cat's name, or what it eats, but I call her Catzilla. She stares at my birds every morning. I must keep them safe. Dove is love. Dove is life.
