When caregivers are assigned to be the lead caregiver on a certain day, one of our first tasks is to “open up” the Chimp House. For me, this is one of the best times of day because it’s still early in the morning and some residents are still not fully awake. Case in point: Negra
To walk in the morning to see Negra still in bed, you kind of watch in real time what kind of mood she will be in that particular day. And yes. She has been in a really good mood today.
Since she was in a good mood upon awakening, and because today’s high temperature in Central Washington is 70º, it was a perfect day for a lunch forage on Young’s Hill. As of this typing (almost dinner time), they have been going on and off Young’s Hill looking for anything they may have missed. On today’s forage menu was: baby iceberg lettuce heads, prickly pears, and sweet potatoes.
Foxie
Burrito (and Foxie) enjoying some baby iceberg lettuce
Missy does the same
Negra: (Iceberg) Head Hunter
With everybody in high spirits, it was also a great day to set up a browse of raspberry branches! Jamie could not have been more content!
And just like the chimpanzees’ night bags, here is a final treat of bonus photos to end today’s blog!
Rayne fishing for cherry tomatoes yesterday
Gordo keeping an eye on the medical staff during a tour after Willy B’s procedure yesterday
And finally, this guy! If you look carefully, you can find an “Easter egg” within this photo
