Caught Red Pawed

Daji the Fox was removed from her post as chicken steward when a hole was discovered on the far side of the run. It appeared as though a clever animal of some sort moved several of the large rocks that hold down the chicken wire that surrounds the coop before attempting to tunnel under it. When asked how such a breach of security could have happened on her watch, Daji appeared to be full of dismay.

"I'm not sure how this happened. I patrol the perimeter every day, looking for a way in. For a way in that someone else may have been trying to dig, that is, and then to stop them. I just can't believe you found this hole a mere day before it would have been complete... I mean, I can't believe I didn't find this hole and put a stop to this, as would have been required by my job description."

In these hard economic times it may be unlikely that Daji will be hired anywhere else in the near future, given her spotty work history.

"I may just volunteer my time here for a while, until I get my resume together. You know, just keep an eye on things to make up for what happened."

She licked her lips and looked really, really sad, so the co-opers said it would be ok for her to chill for a while in Kalalau until she got a job somewhere else.

"You gotta pay the $90, though," an officious looking co-oper said.

"No problem, but can I, uh, give you an IOU, for now? I'm a little behind on my bills this month."

"Ok, but expect a late charge. And do your own dishes. I don't care if you don't have opposable thumbs."

The New Chicken Steward

Daji the Fox, the newest member of the Masala co-op, has graciously agreed to be the new chicken steward. The details of the stewardship have yet to be worked out, but for now she will be taking on a supervisory role and making sure the chickens basic needs are met. She volunteered to go out back every day and check the perimeter of the coop, just to be sure there aren't any little holes that the chickens might use to escape. "From what I can tell, the perimeter is secure, but if one of you would like to open the door for me, I'll go in and inspect further... to... ah... make sure the chickens are safe." Daji is particularly concerned that predators might get a hold of one, or more of the hens. "If some dastardly creature was able to get in the coop, it would be the end for these plump feathery juicy little birds. All the predator would have to do is dash in, with lightening speed, and sink her sharp teeth deep into the bird's plump... delicious... What was I saying? Oh, yes! It would be a disaster. We must protect the helpless little chickens at all costs!" Daji will give us a report at the next house meeting as to the success of her endeavors.