Jody

The Queen of Relaxation

April 25, 2012 by Jackie -

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If Negra is the Queen of the Cle Elum Seven, Jody is the Queen of Nest Building and Relaxation.

Jody is hands down the best nest builder I know. She is definitely an artist about it, and will often use as many as 20-30 blankets. We put out tons of new straw and alfalfa hay in the greenhouse yesterday, so Jody forewent the blankets and made herself an amazing nest right on the ground.

14 Comments

  1. Avatar Doreen on April 25, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    So Amazing! Great Photos!



  2. Avatar diane on April 25, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    She looks so relaxed. She is certainly enjoying it. All is right in her world. Was she born in Africa?



    • Avatar Jackie on April 25, 2012 at 4:53 pm

      We aren’t completely sure but we believe she was born in Africa.



  3. Avatar Dorith Jensen on April 25, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    Nice picture, here in Denmark it is in the middle of the night (01.20) and I’m in bed chekking Facebook before sleeping and think it is the right picture for me 🙂 godnight Jody here from Denmark :-)…….
    Have a nice day to all of you “over there” humans and chimps.



  4. Avatar Katelyn on April 25, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    Love it!! One of her best nests ever!! Thanks for showing us that, Jackie! 🙂



  5. Avatar Humphrey on April 25, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    Awesome pics! Makes me want to take a nap:).



    • Avatar Nancy on April 26, 2012 at 10:04 am

      Yes, I like her nap time style too, any body for a belly rub!



  6. Avatar Rachel on April 25, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    I like her naptime style.



  7. Avatar Linda (So. California) on April 25, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    Now that’s a girl that knows how to relax!!

    Great pics Jackie!



  8. Avatar Denice on April 25, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    It is amazing to me that after decades of existing in a cage not much bigger than most showers with no materials to nest with that she is even cognizant of what a nest is let along being capable of constructing and enjoying these amazing nests. And she does enjoy them…….. As much as we enjoy watching her snuggle into one after the construction is complete.



    • Avatar Julie H on April 25, 2012 at 10:04 pm

      I click the “like” button to this comment!



  9. Avatar Marcia Douthwaite on April 25, 2012 at 9:54 pm

    She certainly is the Comfort Queen–love the photos, Jackie. She is amazing.



  10. Avatar Anne Roberson on April 25, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    Reminds me of when I was a child and used to build forts out of chairs and blankets. She is so smart. Love her.



  11. Avatar Rita Stevenson on April 26, 2012 at 8:06 am

    Makes me so happy, to see Jody in touch wih her natural built in, nest making abilities of chimpanzees. You enjoy your nest sweet Jody.



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