Chapter 2

The Menagerie

me·nag·er·ie

/məˈnajərē/

noun

a collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition.

Chapter 2: Clients

My first experience with chickens in 1976. I don't think I was too impressed.

This photo is of me at Grandma and Grandpa Dueringer's farm in Festus, Missouri, where they ranched Hereford cattle.

The concrete pebble walkway led to the barn where all of the kitties would stay. I would sneak out in the early mornings to visit with the cats. Unfortunately, they usually had caught their morning rabbit and mouse prey.

I learned at an early age that farm life was the wild nature in my own backyard.

Chapter 2: Pro Gallery