Nature in the Country

I have been battling mice out here on the farm, but I didn't really know about my helper. I was checking on any water in the basement since the sump pump was going off so frequently when I saw this guy out of the corner of my eye. Had to check him from the other side. Yep, that's him.
I have a feeling Mom won't be coming over to watch the kids until I get him out. It seems as though he may have been in here for a while, gotten fat on my mice, and is now unable to get back out. I know someone else who has gotten in here and gotten fatter, but I can still fit through the doors.

I am glad I found him first thing in the morning, although I have some cakes I must focus on first. They are just about done and then I can see what I can do for this poor creature. In the couple hours I've been watching him, he hasn't made much progress. I'm just really so glad he wasn't found by any of the kids... or Mom. Although it may have been a good fire drill. You never know. For now, my plan is to finish my cakes and remove all evidence before Mom or the kids know what's up!!

****UPDATE****
Our friend is now out on his own. I dug out all the big gap foam I could and by then, Dad had shown up. He may have put a little more force behind his pull, but whatever--he was successful. We let him go in a nearby tree only to find some robin's eggs around on the ground. OOOPS! He may start off with a bit of a snack. Not my intended target, but anyhoo...

Daddy also brought us a tractor tire for a sandbox and is now on his way for some sand. I really have to think about getting to work! I know there are a lot of cakes for tomorrow and I'm not going to be in tomorrow!!