Freelance writer Square Sparrow lives on a rambling smallholding in rural Scotland with her husband (HunterGatherer) and, now and then, their three offspring. Other smallholding incumbents include one overly indulged feline called FatCat, a similarly rotund Highland pony called FatHorse, plus a flock of rather attractive Shetland sheep – known affectionately as the Chocolate Sheep because of their rich assortment of wool colours (and because of Square Sparrow’s passion for chocolate).
Good call! Our lovely Shetland tup Coco certainly has great horns for backscratching :-) But they're not so great when they catch your knee while he jostles to get fed! I have the bruises to prove it...
Hi Wendy, Yes, it's strange, but they do seem to have developed a mutual respect. Coco the Shetland tup respects the Highland pony's superior strength and size. And the Highland respects his horns - which is a shrewd move!!!
caption that: Hey mate, will you scratch my neck? :-)
ReplyDeleteGood call! Our lovely Shetland tup Coco certainly has great horns for backscratching :-) But they're not so great when they catch your knee while he jostles to get fed! I have the bruises to prove it...
ReplyDeleteHello - I love this photograph. It certainly looks like these two animals are living in harmony on your smallholding!
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy, Yes, it's strange, but they do seem to have developed a mutual respect. Coco the Shetland tup respects the Highland pony's superior strength and size. And the Highland respects his horns - which is a shrewd move!!!
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