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Lisa's avatar

thank you for the joy of chickens!

Lois Ann Wolff's avatar

Good relief from the agony of the news...

bakeneko's avatar

So funny, 'joy of chickens' reminds me of the group 'Joy of Cooking' from the early 70s, but I wouldn't think of cooking chickens *ever* - pescatarian, thank you (except for octopus, because I won't eat anything that very well may be more intelligent than I am!), though I *will* eat eggs!

Joan Keller Maresh's avatar

Love the reprieve from ever awful news. The Artemis II and the joy of chickens really helps to bring my spirits up.

Jan Kriebs's avatar

Thanks. The occasional night off helps remind us there is life outside the news

Lois Ann Wolff's avatar

What a great idea, Jan! I'd vote for that!

Kris B's avatar

Joyce - maybe if you could get the flock up to 25 we could replace the Preisdent’s cabinet with them?

Chris Hierholzer's avatar

The chickens would make more sense.

Rusalka's avatar

Poor chickens!! That’s a terrifying idea. Good grief!

Cheryl Marriage's avatar

I love your beautiful chickens!

Dale of Green Gables's avatar

“She kept her ears permanently tuned to the chicken voices outside, so knew immediately when a coyote had crept into the yard, and barreled screaming for the front door before the rest of us had a clue. (I don't know about the coyote, but I nearly needed CPR.) These hens owed their lives and eggs to Lily, there was no question.”

― Barbara Kingsolver, "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life"

Bijoux's avatar

Brava to the fowl ladies (meant with great affection) for reminding us of the tender and beautiful cycles of life! And for helping us get our heads around nature and nurture and what's most important.

SPW's avatar

Your chickens are always welcome substitutes for your erudite analyses of the BS happening with the law or what’s left of it. Have a good night off. See ya later.

Dale of Green Gables's avatar

We chickens do not ask for much.

A little grain.

A little sunlight.

A little respect for the fact that we have, frankly, been modeling functional behavior this entire time.

If you wish to improve, begin by watching us.

Not for long — five minutes will do.

That is usually enough to reveal where you have gone wrong.

May your days be orderly, your intentions transparent, and your meetings mercifully brief.

Joanna Denis's avatar

Thank you Joyce for all you do. Love the chickens! Such personalities!

Patricia Mitchell's avatar

They are beautiful. 😍

Joan Cotta's avatar

Lovely! Thank you

Nancy Kullman's avatar

You had me at the chickens.

Kathy Koblik's avatar

Ha!...thanks for the smile

Amy's avatar

Nice chickens!!🐔

Cherae Stone's avatar

I’m so happy that you share your chickie babies with us. I literally can hear them in my head. They are so gorgeous.

Enjoy your night away.

dee's avatar

MUCH love and gratitude to you Prof JOYce!! The chickens are sexy - thanks for sharing!!!

Jill Dennison's avatar

'Tis always a joy to see the chickens! Hope you enjoyed your night off!