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| Lily, our neighbor's great granddaughter, came to see the chickens today. This is the first day they have been in the new yard pen. They can be in the grass, but the hawks can't get them. |
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| Lily likes Sophia. |
Friday, April 20, 2012
The Hens Get a Visitor. 4-20-12
Finn and Zippy Napping 4-11-12
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Finn Looking Outside 4-7-12
Finn is looking out the kitchen window. What does he see? A few chickens enjoying some time in the ornamental grass garden.
Dust Baths 4-7-12
The four hens we rescued in November are escape artists. They got out of the covered run, where we try to keep them due to the hawk that is sometimes around. Today when they got out, they headed straight to the back of the house to take dust baths. They had a blast.
Lunch with Some Hens 4-6-12
Parke was having lunch on the patio. Three hens were checking things out. I gave them some leftover rice. It's so fun having pet chickens.
Phyllie's Last Two Eggs 3-22-12
Here are the last two Phyllie eggs. We can't eat them or throw them out.
Hawk Gets Phyllie 3-21-12
We are so incredibly sad. Our favorite chicken, and possibly our favorite pet of the many dozens that we have had, was killed this morning. A hawk got into their area. We are sad beyond words. It is such a great loss to us. We have cried and cried over losing her. I'm not sure we will ever have a more loving hen. It's so difficult to pick one picture to show her off. She and Finn had a special relationship.
Phyllie's Egg 3-17-12
Here are some of the eggs we get. The biggest egg is from one of our four rescued hens. We get four of those eggs every day. The little white one is from our precious Phillie. A picture of them in order from largest to smallest. A picture of Phyliie's egg next to the largest.
Finn and Snickers at Work 3-1-12
Sometimes it's difficult to get any work done. I was trying to use the printer. Finn was so interested in the paper coming out. It looks like he is actually reviewing my tax info. Snickers is always on the desk when I'm there. Those are my helpers.
Egg Sizes 2-28-12
We get quite a variety of eggs - size, shape, color. Most are pretty big. The biggest one is a 3" double yolk. The smallest one is Sophia's.
Phyllie Perching 2-27-12
Parke temporarily propped up a ramp that was falling apart. Phyllie thought it perfect to perch for a while. I don't know how she even saw up that high to know it was there.
Sophia Gets a Visitor 2-20-12
My friend Lisa came for a visit. Her favorite chicken is Sophie. In fact, Lisa is the one who named her - Sweet Soft Sophia Silkie.
Treats 2-20-12
Zippy jumps up on that one counter. She learned long ago that the cat treats are up in that cupboard. She sits there asking for treats. Then any cat that wants to show up enjoys a treat on the floor.
Eagle 2-15-12
I was driving to a client's house in Elizabethtown. I saw a big bird high in a tree. I stopped to see what it was. Pulled out my camera for the zoom. An EAGLE! Never saw an eagle around here before.
A Little Snow 2-11-12
We had a little snow. Chickens are so hearty. We just clear the snow so they don't freeze their feet. They don't seem to mind the cold.
Phyllie Visiting Twin Oaks Nursing Home 2-6-12
Parke occasionally takes Phyllie to work with him at the nursing home. He sets her up in the hall for residents to see her. Tanya, one of our friends who works there, picked Phyllie up to show her to a resident. Everyone LOVES Phyllie.
It's Great Being a Cat part 2 2-5-12
1. Finn & Snickers2. Baby & Rocky
3. Buttons
4. Zippy & Rocky
5. Finn
It's Great Being a Cat 2-5-12
I don't believe in reincarnation, but wouldn't it be great to come back as a cat? A lazy carefree life to just hang out.Here's a rare picture of Doodah, who is in hiding much of the time. He is so beautiful with thick fur that I love running my fingers through.
Zippy and Rocky are also in pics.
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