TRUE STORY: I was out in the chicken yard this morning feeding and enjoying the company of the girls.
Cinnamon, one of my little frizzle hens (28 wks old yesterday) was nervously going in and out of all the nest boxes, clucking and carrying on, and trying to burrow into the feathers of the larger hens (she would go between their legs and burrow into their belly feathers).
The other hens weren't too sure about her, and wouldn't stand still.
I picked her up to comfort her.... she snuggled down in my hands.... and laid her second egg, right there in my hand!
She laid her first egg last Friday, also while I was in the chicken yard.
I hope she doesn't expect me to hold her every time she lays an egg!
In honor of this experience, I whipped up this sketch. What a moment!
ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY TOPIC:
This sketch is also my take on the Illustration Friday topic "Pretend" which was issued on Friday, November 14th. I can PRETEND I look this cute in overalls...first thing in the morning...without a bra on. Hahahaaa! T.M.I. ?? Hahaaa!!!
Your sketch is adorable and so is your story!
Posted by: Debbie | November 24, 2008 at 08:17 PM
hmph. you get eggs. i get dog poop in my lap. wanna trade?
Posted by: Shala | November 22, 2008 at 08:19 AM
why Miss Anna, of course you look that cute! :) probably even cuter! what a delightful sketch! thanks for the wonderful story!
Posted by: Jennifer Scull | November 22, 2008 at 05:31 AM
I want to know if shes going to check back with you to see if your setting properly? tee hee!! What a funny story, your so cute how you tell them too! Love the drawing, I was cracking up....no pun intended. LoL Thanks for the very hearty Belly Laugh!
Cynde
Posted by: Cynde | November 21, 2008 at 09:39 PM
OMW I'm sitting here laughing like crazy at my computer after reading about the hen. You are the best farm mom EVAH!
Posted by: Beth M | November 21, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Great Sketch! I think that the item in your hands should be made into a clay pot with chicken feet stamped on the outside. you have the technology and the feet for it. (Chickens feet) You're always amazing us,(Dad&Mom) with the latest news. Speaking of which I too have researched the Chicken sweater story and was just wondering if you have been inundated with garments and endorsement offers? love Dad, a style show maybe?
Posted by: DK Wight | November 21, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Loved your story! Lol, you two have a history now:)
Your illustration is just adorable!
Posted by: Cindy H. | November 21, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Super Cute illustration. I bet you look divine in those overalls Anna. What a great story about your chicken.
Posted by: Ida | November 21, 2008 at 09:32 AM
Wow, you are a really special chicken Mommy!!! That is SO COOL! I would feel super special if I were you!!!
I LOVE your illustration..the best yet! It's just wonderful!!!!!!
So glad you had this great experience...isn't life grand??!! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | November 21, 2008 at 08:36 AM
What a great story Anna! She laid her egg in your hand?! Awwwwwww!
I *told you* you were a cutie, I love your illustration, it is you!
Posted by: pam hooten | November 21, 2008 at 08:35 AM
That is the sweetest story!! What a precious chickie you have!! Thanks for sharing your life funnies with us!!
Very cute drawing...would be a great little stamp!! :-)
Posted by: Jackie | November 21, 2008 at 08:16 AM
And the laughter never stops, does it! Darling picture!
Posted by: Lori Craig | November 21, 2008 at 07:36 AM
What a sweet story!! Love your drawing -- and your TMI!!! :)
Posted by: jkincolorado | November 21, 2008 at 07:01 AM
Bwahahaha....you are to funny, love the illustration!!
Posted by: Candy aka cwilliams | November 21, 2008 at 04:26 AM
what a precious story, that she would trust you enough to give you her prized possession right in your hand.
Posted by: rebekka | November 20, 2008 at 10:26 PM
I love this story and your illustration to match! Look at those curly feathers on the girl. She seems a bit agitated about egg laying--guess it would be rather traumatic at first. And of COURSE that's you in the morning in your cute overalls with your spriggy hairdo and big smile! :)
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | November 20, 2008 at 09:44 PM
How priceless is this!! What a wonderful experience and your illustration is fabulous!! Your chickens are the cutest on the planet! I'm sure you do indeed look this cute in your overalls regardless of the time of day! :)
Posted by: Dotty | November 20, 2008 at 08:00 PM
How sweet! She feels safe with you and that it isn't a bad thing! Awww!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | November 20, 2008 at 07:21 PM
Well that's quite an honor to have been chosen by Cinnamon! Cinnamon's choice for laying her egg is testament to the kind soul that you are, to the love and respect you have for nature (ravenous racoons notwithstanding). Clearly Cinnamon was lookng for a safe place to lay and what could be safer and more comforting than "her" Anna's hands? Your sketch is precious - just like you and little Cinnamon. Congratulations!
Posted by: Gabriela | November 20, 2008 at 06:54 PM
You crack me up! What a pun. I have to laugh every time I read your blog. You remind me of my Mom and her girls. Her girls are her chickens. Thanks so much for your inspiration.
Posted by: Nellie | November 20, 2008 at 06:52 PM
It's almost too much for me to even come to your blog anymore. I won't let Google reader mark anything as read, as I like to stare at your illustrations and daydream for long moments.
Every single post is interesting, cute and makes me smile.
And seriously, you draw the cutest darn chickens, EVER!
Posted by: Lisa | November 20, 2008 at 06:42 PM
Ohhh Anna, what a darling sketch of more clucks :) You are certainly creating one ~obcessed~ chicken-fan in Toronto.
Of course you are as cute as your sketch, bra or no bra ~~ why else would Cinnamon lay an egg in your hands??!!
Posted by: Robb_eeie | November 20, 2008 at 06:41 PM
Not only is your illustration the cutest, but then when I read your story you made me laugh. This is wonderful, and what an experience. I guess she's just a nervous hen, or still trying to figure out what's going on... hmm... adorable regardless.
Posted by: Christine | November 20, 2008 at 06:30 PM
I can SO relate! I love the sketch...too funny!
Posted by: Cheri Howard | November 20, 2008 at 06:26 PM
That is just way too cute! I agree with you though, I hope she doesn't expect you to pick her up each time she needs to lay an egg!!! I still chuckle when I think about your little story ... the illustration is so darn cute and I'm sure you don't need to "pretend" to look that great in overalls ... first thing in the morning ... without a bra! You are just too funny Anna! TFS
Posted by: Monique | November 20, 2008 at 06:16 PM
What a nice story, Anna. Your chicken stories crack me up!! Love your illistrations too.
Take care
Karen
Posted by: karen | November 20, 2008 at 04:28 PM
Anna, what a wonderful story and a wonderful memory for you to have forever! Thanks for sharing your story, it warmed my heart!
Posted by: Debby W. | November 20, 2008 at 03:44 PM
What a great event to tell about! I can just picture her running about trying to figure out what to do. Just love that story. I would love to have chickens. Hopefully a few years down the road we can move to a place with more land and I will get some chickens. Wonderful sketch and story!
Posted by: Debra Cooper | November 20, 2008 at 03:11 PM
I love love love this illustration!
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | November 20, 2008 at 03:08 PM
Too cute! I had 29 chickens a few years ago, but my girls are all gone now :-( I just found you the other day and LOVE hearing about your girls...its exciting isnt it?! I kept a journal/scrapbook of everything from the first day I got them. OH, I wish I could whip up a sketch like you can!
Posted by: 2stampis2b | November 20, 2008 at 02:49 PM
I laughed so hard at without a bra on. I love this illustration, so cute!
Posted by: lindastamps | November 20, 2008 at 02:48 PM
Oh my gosh!! I am literally LOL! that is so funny. So I had to tell my 7 yr old and she also that it was a funny story. Never too much TMI among girls! :) At least not as far as Im concerned....uuuuuummm...well, there are some things I would rather not read about on your blog...LOL! And I knew that was a self portrait before I even read it!! Adorable!!
Posted by: Kerry D-C | November 20, 2008 at 02:47 PM