We’ve had pretty constant rain here, and although the chickens like the easy scratching and bugs the moisture draws to the surface, they’re not huge fans of getting caught outside of their spacious run in a downpour. So they’re (you’ll pardon the pun) cooped-up, and a wee bit cantankerous.
My grandmother raised layers. At one time, she had three hen houses & raised new chicks. She sold the eggs in a small town close by & used the money to buy staples. With a Jersey milk cow & two Belgian work horses, feed & grain was delivered by a local feed store. As I recall, chicken feed was delivered in cloth bags with colorful designs. She saved the heavy thread (twine) that closed the bags, to reuse. Feed sacks were washed & became house dresses, aprons & shirts! Their 49 acre farm had two gardens, two orchards, & berry patches with black berries & raspberries. There was hay, too. I remember a couple persimmon trees. Good memories.
Thank you for posting this. The picture of the chickens popped up on my Apple Watch and I just grinned, knowing that you had a fun post for us. The weather here was nice, unseasonably warm (sadly my preference) and filled with white, puffy clouds. We had four deer traipse through the back yard and the dogs went bonkers, as they do, but I don't have photos to share. The weather connects us and that always makes me smile. Thank you for sharing your birds, cats, dogs, and thoughts.
Hi, Joyce! I LOVE your reports about your chickens! I saved a small insert included in my Vital Farms eggs for your next chickens post:
"Get Happy Like A Hen! Our hens live simply and beautifully. When we watch them go about their daily business, we've noticed four things that particularly delight them. Turns out they're not limited to hens, and they delight us too!
* Getting into nature.:When the girls rush into the fresh, sun-bathed pasture after a safe night's sleep, it's pure joy.
* Socializing with friends: Hens are inclusive - girls from their flock, their farmers and even their farm dogs can make the cut!
* Self-care: From vigorous dust baths to foraging for the interesting bites that make eating a pleasure, these girls take good care.
* Being themselves: Every hen has her own personality, and she's not shy to share it! Goofy, clingy, independent and curious - each girl makes her flock unique.
A cartoon at the bottom: One hen says to the other, "Wow! Eating greens is really popular!" The other hen replies, "I guess that makes us hen-fluencers!"
I would not have bothered to read this insert had it not been for your chicken posts. Thanks to you - and Vital Farms, Inc.. -- for sharing your friends with us. More fun than the news, for sure!
I love Mondays! 🐓 From St Petersburg and the home of Allendale Methodist Church, where the pastor is defying desatan's ban on AP African American studies, it was a very warm and sunny, low 80 degree day. 😎 Time to get out the pressure washer.
Monday Is for Chickens
“Madder than a wet hen”.......comes to mind!
Thank you for this lighter note. I think we all need it.
🐼❤️
Love these pictures! Especially Harry-I’m a bit intimidated by that stare...maybe hurry with his eggs !! 🤣
Thanks for sharing the pics.
My grandmother raised layers. At one time, she had three hen houses & raised new chicks. She sold the eggs in a small town close by & used the money to buy staples. With a Jersey milk cow & two Belgian work horses, feed & grain was delivered by a local feed store. As I recall, chicken feed was delivered in cloth bags with colorful designs. She saved the heavy thread (twine) that closed the bags, to reuse. Feed sacks were washed & became house dresses, aprons & shirts! Their 49 acre farm had two gardens, two orchards, & berry patches with black berries & raspberries. There was hay, too. I remember a couple persimmon trees. Good memories.
Enjoy your hens & their labor! 🌞
Thank you for posting this. The picture of the chickens popped up on my Apple Watch and I just grinned, knowing that you had a fun post for us. The weather here was nice, unseasonably warm (sadly my preference) and filled with white, puffy clouds. We had four deer traipse through the back yard and the dogs went bonkers, as they do, but I don't have photos to share. The weather connects us and that always makes me smile. Thank you for sharing your birds, cats, dogs, and thoughts.
My weather is about to get a lot worse. Chicken and kitty pictures help move Monday from manic to mellow...
Harry is some kitty👍!
Hi, Joyce! I LOVE your reports about your chickens! I saved a small insert included in my Vital Farms eggs for your next chickens post:
"Get Happy Like A Hen! Our hens live simply and beautifully. When we watch them go about their daily business, we've noticed four things that particularly delight them. Turns out they're not limited to hens, and they delight us too!
* Getting into nature.:When the girls rush into the fresh, sun-bathed pasture after a safe night's sleep, it's pure joy.
* Socializing with friends: Hens are inclusive - girls from their flock, their farmers and even their farm dogs can make the cut!
* Self-care: From vigorous dust baths to foraging for the interesting bites that make eating a pleasure, these girls take good care.
* Being themselves: Every hen has her own personality, and she's not shy to share it! Goofy, clingy, independent and curious - each girl makes her flock unique.
A cartoon at the bottom: One hen says to the other, "Wow! Eating greens is really popular!" The other hen replies, "I guess that makes us hen-fluencers!"
I would not have bothered to read this insert had it not been for your chicken posts. Thanks to you - and Vital Farms, Inc.. -- for sharing your friends with us. More fun than the news, for sure!
Ok, I’m just going to say it. I’m wild about Harry!
Why did the chicken cross the road?
To get some Civil Discourse!
Thank you for this! Love the pic of your kitty❤️❤️❤️
Honored to have another chick with my name. Red head too. Ruthkilduff@mac.com
I love Mondays! 🐓 From St Petersburg and the home of Allendale Methodist Church, where the pastor is defying desatan's ban on AP African American studies, it was a very warm and sunny, low 80 degree day. 😎 Time to get out the pressure washer.
Joyce, thanks for all you do!
I love pictures of all chickens, especially roosters!!
Love your narrative on your chickens…and I can’t leave Harry out. Look forward to chicken Mondays
Sounds like fun !! A good way to get away from the news!!
Love pictures of your flock!
Love getting a break from all the serious, insane (or choose the adjective of your choice) news of the day.
Roads were a skating rink here and schools were closed. Wood stove, quilts, and lap dogs here. Life is good! ❤️
Thank you for this wonderful post! It is such a calming and civil respite from all the calamity and awful news! I am so grateful for all you do!