One last report.

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It turns out, the waterers didn't freeze.  Further, the rabbits drank almost all of them dry, save for Hazel, the eldest matron.  Further, they hit the waterers as soon as I put them out even so.  It is warmer, but not that warm.  You just can't tell with critters.  Oh, and Henry had to work to get his hens out.  Ah... this is earlier than usual.  They were probably tucked in somewhere?  He raised a ruckus until they followed.  Though, for a bit, I was worried I had left them out and something had gotten them.  Nope, just sleeping in.

Food has helped.  Trash and recycling went out.  Chores are done, all of them, and feeding the girls.  They are as hungry as the rabbits are thirsty!  I have fed the girls four times.  The normal is twice, and they have as much hard food as they want, plus treats a few times a day.  Very strange.  Perhaps it is warm enough that they have chased the mice out?  Driven them out with their relentless pursuits, so having nothing on which to dine?  If Sam's bowl, the eldest, isn't very well emptied, I don't feed them more.  But it has been as clean as Sassy's.  As well, usually I give Sam less.  Lately I have been splitting it.  Strange.

Perhaps not perfect, but at least I can sleep knowing the critters are all fed and watered, out if allowed, inside or caged if need be.  It makes for a better sleep.  I have food, for when I wake.  Though, actually, kefir is my usual actual "breakfast".  But, when I am hungry for more, it is there.  And more beyond, after getting chicken going.

Not a perfect life.  But painfree, fed, and with happy little critters here and there.  It's not bad.  At this point, it's about as good as it will get.  Always hope for a good woman, but that's another story.

Good night.