Pictured in its winter plumage is the most valuable animal in the permaculture system: the spouse. This particular spouse variety (Fryerstown Fox, common name 'Chris') can be observed clearing away any sticks, stones or other debris, and forming mounds of soil. Spouses are generally found pottering wherever tools are available, or busily storing summer and autumn harvests for winter consumption.
Male spouses contribute a valuable nutrient-rich fertiliser to the permaculture system, particularly useful for acid-loving plants such as lemons.
They feed on fruit and vegetable produce, and have shown a willingness to sample and eat unfamiliar produce introduced into the system.
The spouse can be trained to complete a number of tasks within a permaculture system, during which it emits its characteristic groaning cries, 'so, what's next ...'. or 'are we done yet ...'.
They feed on fruit and vegetable produce, and have shown a willingness to sample and eat unfamiliar produce introduced into the system.
The spouse can be trained to complete a number of tasks within a permaculture system, during which it emits its characteristic groaning cries, 'so, what's next ...'. or 'are we done yet ...'.
A useful creature indeed, and useful indoors as well I imagine.
ReplyDeleteWhy, I have one of these! Same markings, same coat, same cheerful stance. Usually seen in an urban front yard environment or closed studio, seems to favour leafy vegetables and chillis. Bit of a solo worker, prone to long periods of introspection. Seems happy enough.
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ReplyDeleteUnfortunately I don't have any sort of species of this nature. My local fauna only gets as close as a chopping block to the great outdoors. Still, I suppose a curry is made up of a vegetable or three.
On another note, I was recently in Ballan visiting relatives and while on a walk heard some frogs merrily singing away. Would the pobblebonk species be found in such parts?