Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 ...... is called a "skulk" . Now I never knew that . How appropriate . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Well, I never knew that......you learn something new everyday on this forum :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 That describes perfectly how they behave when they are loitering with intent around the hen house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Well, I never knew that......you learn something new everyday on this forum :D Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 And why is it a "murder" of Crows when that's just what they don't do? I always thought an "exhaltation" of Larks was wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 That describes foxy loxy perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 My favourite is 'A stand of flamingoes' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 My favourite is "a parliament of owls". Very evocative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 i followed 20 ponies and horses down a country lane last week - but have no idea what collective term for them is. Told OH I saw a "herd" of horses. didnt sound right, and I bet I know it. Anyone know it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 i followed 20 ponies and horses down a country lane last week - but have no idea what collective term for them is. Told OH I saw a "herd" of horses. didnt sound right, and I bet I know it. Anyone know it? I think it might be 'a drove' of pones and horses. Not sure - any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Ponies are a STRING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Thanks I didnt know that. You could make some up like a cluck of chickens, a meow of cats and a woof of dogs ok probably not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 An abominable sight of monks tis true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 You can have a harras, a herd, a stable, a team or a troop of horses (apparently). But only a charm of goldfinches or an implausibility of gnus. http://www.rinkworks.com/words/collective.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
