Astro the Hero

So as most of you know, I have been struggling with Astro and his wild desire to be free and roam the yard…. calling at the top of his lungs during the wee hours of the morning and late into the evening.  I have to chase or coax him into the flight cage and some nights I can’t do it, so then I see him wobbling up on a high tree branch or perched on the cross bar of the tall telephone pole above my grandmother’s house.

Well after spending most of the day today crying for his lady-friend and disturbing both grandma and our friendly neighbors, I decided to up my game a bit and I walked down to the side garden where they were chillaxing and started to leave a trail of wonderfully stale sun chips.  To my wonderful surprise both Astro and Trixie followed me RIGHT into the flight cage!!  I locked the door and went up to the house to relax for a bit knowing that finally they were locked up safe and sound.  No coyote will bother them and they are in the center of the property so no matter how much noise he tries to make, he shouldnt be able to bother any of the neighboring ears. Continue reading