Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Anthropomorphism

That is a big fancy word that I'm not sure I spelled right which means humans attributing human behavior to animals. Furry Husband thinks I have a big, giant case of it this morning.

Our buck goat had a visitor last week. A lovely 2 yr old doe named Abby. She lived with him for about 5 days and her owners came to pick her up last night.


I thought for sure our buck would scream bloody murder when she went home. Nope. He was quiet as a mouse.


I told Furry Husband I think our buck is a little introspective this morning.
He is remembering Abby - the things they shared - a nuzzle here and there - the special times they shared - the lovely curve of her udder.


I think our buck is hearing Barry Manilow in his head...."Well you came and you gave without taking .... but they took you away.... Oh Abby....Well you kissed me and stopped me from shaking and I need you today.... Oh Abby...."


7 comments:

Kelley said...

Hee!Hee!Hee! and I'm thinking he got what he wanted and was glad she went home to he could have his pen and his food to himself. : )
Anthropomorphising either way, eh???

Heather said...

Heh! Any luck with your does getting in heat?

DebH said...

oh what a comparison..that is a Hoot!! She must of been something! :)

Shanster said...

Kelley - but it's so FUN to make them like people...

Heather - NO! Dangit... I should maybe blast them all with some Barry White to get them "in the mood"... some mood lighting... some raw oysters for aphrodisiacs...

DebH - She was to him for sure! :)

Kelley said...

Love the idea of mood lighting... imagine explaining THAT to the neighbors!!! : )

Yousef said...

You and "Furry Husband" are comical. Why do you call him that anyways? Does he have a lot of back hair or something? I wanted to thank you for commenting on my blog. I really appreciate it.

Shanster said...

Yousef - Yes - he DOES have lots o' back hair. Keeps me warm and toasty on winter nights... I just burrow in! K - maybe it's not quite like THAT but yes, he's a hairy dude.