For those of you who would like to see a little video I made today of some random farm activities (basically animals eating and being, well, odd)... The little red rooster in the beginning is Little Buddy. He was sitting on my knee when I took the clips of him. The rooster at the end is a black Japanese Bantam. He's TINY! He might weigh 2 pounds. Maybe. But he's not the smallest rooster we have, if you can believe it!
If you have a slow internet connection (ie: Dial-Up), if you chose to view the file, it will take you a LONG time to download the video...it's 8mb! Sorry about that!
LOVE the video....thanks so much for sharing it with us. Keep 'em coming.
Posted by: Tracye | August 17, 2008 at 11:17 AM
Thanks for the little taste of farm life. I can't believe you can get a rooster to sit on your lap!
Posted by: Doris | August 16, 2008 at 05:05 PM
Each time I think I have a favorite, you show another and I fall in love again. These are so adorable. I have a curiosity: they look so fluffy, how big is the actual body? I assume they are mostly feathers and rather skinny--would that be right? That black one at the end looked huge without anything to judge him by. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: graciesgram | August 16, 2008 at 11:17 AM
Cute-love how that rooster crows on demand!
Bev J. (Maxell on SCS)
Posted by: Bev James | August 16, 2008 at 10:37 AM
Oh my gosh Anna, that was great, keep them coming, what a nice way to start my day, I love hearing about your farm babies, now I can look forward to seeing them too. Thank you thank you thank you for sharing!!!
Posted by: Susan | August 16, 2008 at 08:49 AM
That was fun! Those darn roosters are so funny and so cute! Thanks for sharing Anna!
Posted by: Danielle | August 16, 2008 at 06:17 AM
I love it! Talk about being there in pictures this is the REAL thing! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Amy | August 15, 2008 at 11:15 PM
Super cute video!!! I love all the pictures of your animals, my little daughter thinks you live next to us, LOL because she want to go to your farm and see all the animals. She is an animal lover. Thanks for sharing it with us.
God bless
Giovana
Posted by: Giovana | August 15, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Loved the video..especially the part with the killer, manly rooster. So cute!! I have a 15lb male tabby and he has this tiny newborn meow. I wish I could share a video of him talking but he would never live it down! Good to see some of the farm and all the animals I have come to love so much. I hope you and Alan are doing better after losing your precious one. Janet in NC
Posted by: Janetwmarks | August 15, 2008 at 07:15 PM
Loved the movie of your farm animals. Farms like yours are becoming more and more obselete. It's really nice to see the animals enjoying their natural environment.
LIsa
Posted by: Lisa | August 15, 2008 at 06:44 PM
I loved your video, wish it had been longer. The black rooster is a riot! And I was shocked to see how big cup has gotten.
Posted by: Clara | August 15, 2008 at 06:11 PM
I just loved that video...wish it had been longer! LOL Your black rooster is a riot!
Posted by: Clara | August 15, 2008 at 06:09 PM
I LOVE the farm life! I love seeing your pictures and reading your stories! Thanks for bringing the farm life to me in southern California.....LOVE IT!
Kristy
Posted by: Kristy Schalk | August 15, 2008 at 03:07 PM
LOL, I loved that Anna!
That little rooster is so funny, you have him trained well Ü
Posted by: pam hooten | August 15, 2008 at 01:28 PM
Thank you for making the video. I loved watching your outdoor pets.
Posted by: Laurie in MN | August 15, 2008 at 01:24 PM
I was going to post this yeseterday on the chicken update but for some reason can't get all the comments to load on that one. Anyway, have you ever thought about writing children's books? You have such a knack for bringing to life all the quirky personalities in your little barnyard. And of course we know you're a genius with the illustrations. I can easily see a whole series. I would absolutely buy them for my daughter!
Posted by: trish | August 15, 2008 at 12:02 PM
AWESOME! Love the video! So good to hear your voice. :)))) And what's really best is getting to sit here in front of the fan and see the critters without going down to Texas and baking in the heat. ;) Reminds me so much of my cousin's place with the cool chickens. Your Japanese rooster reminds me of when ours would get old enough to start crowing and their voices would break. what a hoot! :)
Posted by: Shala | August 15, 2008 at 11:55 AM
I love your blog. Thanks!
Posted by: Beverly Reynolds | August 15, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Thanks for sharing Anna! Love to see the animals up close and personal! Have a wonderful weekend! Jessie
Posted by: Jessie | August 15, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Love that I can hear you! Brings you closer to me, you know? Have a spectacular weekend!
Posted by: Val | August 15, 2008 at 11:07 AM
Anna: Very fun, cockadoodle doo!
Posted by: Troy Louise | August 15, 2008 at 10:16 AM
LMAO! That is FABulous! What fun!! Thanks so much for sharing with us! :)
Posted by: Danita (MoberKitty) | August 15, 2008 at 10:06 AM
Thanks for sharing your farm with me and my girlies! I WANT A FRIZZLE AND I WANT ONE NOW! :)
Posted by: Ruth Gore | August 15, 2008 at 09:17 AM
What a great video clip....I can't wait for Doug to wake up so he can see it. That rooster is killing me.........he cockadoodledoo's on command??? What a trip....he made me giggle!!
I think it is so cool what you do on your farm.....I have enough to contend with Chloe and Baxter everyday.....How do you do it all???
Hugs to you both!!
Vicky~~
Posted by: Vicky sitterly | August 15, 2008 at 08:43 AM
More videos!! That was fun to watch! Love the tough crow -- reminds me of the horn on an old car!
And, I noticed your pretty engagement ring while you were petting Little Buddy :)
Posted by: Jennifer (jkincolorado) | August 15, 2008 at 08:33 AM
I have not so good Birthday morning... but your Video has made me smile and I loved hearing that tough rooster call! I haven't done a video in ages May have to do one, it does add so much life!
Thanks so much for the smile!
HUGS
MichelleO
Posted by: Michelle Oatman | August 15, 2008 at 08:12 AM
Love it, especially the big manly crow from the rooster. LOL How about a video of your other animals, like Pixie Dust? Hint, hint!
Posted by: Janet S | August 15, 2008 at 07:56 AM
What a cute video. It's so nice to see people who really love their animals. Thanks for sharing with us!!
Posted by: Joy | August 15, 2008 at 07:50 AM
Really Cute Video...
Thanks for sharing your Barnyard
friends :)
Cute roosters!
Posted by: Dee | August 15, 2008 at 07:43 AM
This one's a keeper. Everytime I was out at the farm, I got such joy in seeing the little critters. I stayed my distance from the larger ones. thanks for bring back beautiful memories. MaryAnn
Posted by: MaryAnn Grove | August 15, 2008 at 07:13 AM
Wow, that was so fun, Anna! Buddy thinks he's a lap dog, er rooster! I loved that the black Japanese Bantam crowed on command - very cool. As I was sitting here watching your video, my DH was watching the news on TV. Unbeknownst to me, he muted the TV when he heard the rooster crowing and then he heard you tell the rooster to crow again - which the rooster did! We both laughed. I didn't even know he was paying attention to what I was doing, lol. TFS
Posted by: Cindy H. | August 15, 2008 at 07:08 AM
Thanks SO much for the morning chuckle! :D
Posted by: dtstampz | August 15, 2008 at 06:41 AM
Love the video, too funny!!! Little black sure does roost on command ;-)
Posted by: kim howard | August 15, 2008 at 06:37 AM
LOL! Love that little Bantam rooster! Does he always crow on command!? My 2 yr. old grandson kept saying 'do gen' (do it again) , had me so tickled ! LOL! Thanks for sharing this!
Posted by: cathy tidwell | August 15, 2008 at 06:19 AM
That was cool Anna! How funny that Mr. Rooster decided to crow a couple of times, almost on cue!
Have a great day
Hugs
Julie
Posted by: Julie Phillips | August 15, 2008 at 05:45 AM
Thanks so much for sharing the video. I always send my husband your animal stuff and he just watched the video with me and we laughed. Love the Japanese rooster :)
Posted by: Ami | August 15, 2008 at 05:37 AM
Cute Video...ohh....life on the farm...you gotta love it..
Posted by: Kellie | August 15, 2008 at 05:36 AM
Loved the video - do you need a farm hand for a week or two??? I want to volunteer!! We moved from our farm when I was 5 years old and seeing this video and all your fantastic articles makes me see all that I have missed. Keep the pics and articles coming please.
Posted by: Barb W | August 15, 2008 at 05:30 AM
That was awesome. My 3 yo son sat on my lap and loved it. Thanks for sharing it. -Molly B
Posted by: Molly B | August 15, 2008 at 05:19 AM
Loved the video, and your animals' names too - TFS! Your farm friends look well loved. It's heartwarming to see your and your DH's warm relationship with these animals. Good for you!
Posted by: Gabriela | August 15, 2008 at 04:35 AM
How fun to watch the animal live! Thank you! Hope we will see them more!
Posted by: Desiree | August 15, 2008 at 12:14 AM
How Cool Anna! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: SusanH | August 14, 2008 at 10:56 PM
That was GREAT! I hope it's the first of MANY!!! My goodness, Cup is HUGE! I can't believe how much he's grown...
The roosters are so cool, and I loved the crowing...too fun! THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO!!!
Posted by: diane mcvey | August 14, 2008 at 10:45 PM
What a Hoot! My Mom is going to love it! She adores checking your blog as much as I do, though her passion is more of the animals than anything else. Thanks for sharing such a cute video.
Chris
Posted by: Chris Hauck | August 14, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Wow! What fun to see your farm movie. :) I could almost smell the straw and the animals, having grown up on farms. Thank you so much for sharing!
Karen
Posted by: Karen Lindsay | August 14, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Oh, Anna - I LOVE the movie - please, more movies!! It's great that the little Japanese rooster performed for you on demand like that!!
On another note, I am so sorry about little C-Biscuit - I was really pulling for her - what an adorable baby...you and Alan have your hands full...I don't know how you find time to stamp....
God bless you guys and your sweet little farm! Jeanne in Idaho xoxoxoxoxo
Posted by: Jeanneh | August 14, 2008 at 09:55 PM
I loved it and hope you keep making more for us to see. Take care , Peggie in Las Vegas
Posted by: Peggie | August 14, 2008 at 09:53 PM
Thanks for sharing a glimpse at your life on the farm...makes me miss my childhood
Posted by: Erika | August 14, 2008 at 09:22 PM
LOL! I love the video! There is nothing that makes me happier than watching cows.
Posted by: Brook | August 14, 2008 at 09:19 PM
Woops, never mind about the chicken update! Obviously, great minds think alike! I'm loving the Assorted Chicken Update. Buddy is amazing!
Posted by: Lisa H | August 14, 2008 at 09:09 PM
That's so great! I had to laugh at the cows. What else is there to do in 100+ heat except eat? LOL
You've got to let us know how all the chickens are doing... I'll be they are getting big.
Thanks also for the tip on my blog about what inks work well with Copic markers!
Posted by: Lisa H | August 14, 2008 at 09:06 PM
That was sooooo cool. I watched it twice. You must get a big laugh at these city girls going ga ga over your farm animals. I loved the video and hope you do more of them. Buddy is a ham not a chicken.
Posted by: Kerry Fitzpatrick | August 14, 2008 at 08:17 PM
Fabulous video Anna. I think Buddy is beautiful and wow! look at Cup! She's still beautiful, though large! You have that rooster to crow on demand, now that's a great trick. You should be on TV!!! LOL
Thanks for posting the video.
Posted by: Barb Hardeman | August 14, 2008 at 07:40 PM
Ha!! Cute video!! Do you have the black rooster trained to crow on command?? LOL!! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Michelle (MilwaukeeMommy) | August 14, 2008 at 07:32 PM