I took some other chicken photos yesterday and thought I'd share a few just for fun.
Tiny Tim in his coat. He's on watch guard over the "ladies". Hopefully when the weather warms up, he'll grow in some new feathers! He's pretty much naked! And it looks like he's been busy dusting himself as well. What a mess!
Toe Picker, being cute on a perch. Toe Picker is a small buff Silkie hen, who is ALWAYS under-foot. She weighs about 24oz (small!). In the summer, when I'm wearing open-toe sandals, she loves to peck at my toe nail polish. *grin* She is very fuzzy, and very "silky". Ha! Silkies are like holding a stuffed animal -- they feel so different from regular chickens.
Gretta, one of the Cuckoo Marans girls. We have 8 of them, and they can be difficult to tell apart if you're not looking for something specific on each hen. They're responsible for the very dark brown eggs you've seen in the photos. Very nice hens to have around! But boy, she sure looks serious, doesn't she!
This little guy is a Black Japanese Bantam rooster. I usually call him Little Fella, but he gets called a few other choice names when he's being a troublemaker. If you happened to watch the first video I posted last year, this is the little guy that crowed on demand. He hasn't changed much. But his comb sure got big!
Ohhhh, poor T-Tim!! Why is he nekkid? Is he molting? Do chicks molt like birds? That's probably a stupid question after I read what I typed, LOL!
Posted by: pam hooten | February 27, 2009 at 09:19 AM
Tiniy Tim needs Rogain for Roosters.
Love the pictures.
Posted by: Laurie in MN | February 26, 2009 at 10:31 AM
Oh my gosh, I think I would scream if the one was pecking at my toes. Actually I rarely wear sandals or flip flops so it would likely never happen.
Chris
Posted by: Chris Hauck | February 24, 2009 at 03:23 PM
I just love you animal posts! Don't get me wrong, I still love my stamping, but the animals are so fun! They give me inspiration for my barnyard stamps. I especially like Tiny Tim and the silkie one. Adorable!
Posted by: Janet S | February 24, 2009 at 01:14 PM
I love your chicken pictures, in fact all the farm animals look great when you picture them!
thanks so much for sharing, I rarely see any animals other than my chihuahua and friends dogs and cats.
Posted by: Tiya-B | February 24, 2009 at 10:04 AM
LOL, I love the farm animals and Tiny Tim brought a smile to my face that I really needed. Thank you for sharing your wonderful friends.
Posted by: Carri | February 24, 2009 at 08:39 AM
Why does your Tiny Tim remind me of Don Knotts?
I used to have a pet chicken that looked EXACTLY like your Gretta when I was growing up. Her name was Sidney. I carried that crazy chicken around all the time - played with it. She wasn't much fun to play with but I didn't really care at that age. I was completely destroyed when my mom gave her the same fate as the rest of the chickens we were raising. :(
Great pictures.
Posted by: Shae | February 24, 2009 at 07:38 AM
Oh, that Tiny Tim is hysterical! Just look what he's done to that beautiful coat you made him! It now reminds me of Friar Tuck's robe. I really like the "Silkie" and if that's the color she stays, she'll always look and feel like a spring chick :)
Posted by: Cindy H. | February 24, 2009 at 06:25 AM
Oh that poor Tiny Tim...I really do hope he gets some feathers back! Great pics!
Posted by: Danielle | February 24, 2009 at 05:51 AM
Oh my goodness Chicken pictures!!! I just love them all more more please..LOL..I'm a nut for Chickens and Roosters. Thank you Thank you for the picture share today..LOL..I wish my hubby would change his mind about raising chickens..What does Dustin mean..
Posted by: KellyinID | February 24, 2009 at 01:57 AM
Always a pleasure to see your critters. Tiny Tim look hilarious! - Oh and Houdini is so cute! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Ida | February 23, 2009 at 10:03 PM
I think you have such a talent for capturing the best of the best!
These are wonderful shots!
I have a big smile on my face!
All of these bigs are just toooooo cute!
Cheers,
Dorothy
Posted by: Dorothy | February 23, 2009 at 09:52 PM
Oh, what a nice bunch of ladies! (and gentlemen!) Thanks for the great pictures...I love hearing and seeing how they are doing! It has to be so much fun to be YOU! Take care, and have a wonderful week! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | February 23, 2009 at 07:27 PM
Tiny Tim reminds me of Rusty the Rooster from one of my favourite shows growing up as a child; The Friendly Giant (a Canadian children's TV icon). Here's a pic:
http://images.theglobeandmail.com/archives/RTGAM/images/20071127/wpuppets27/1127friendly400big.jpg
Thanks for this fond memory! =)
Posted by: Prairie Girl | February 23, 2009 at 07:11 PM
I love your Tiny Tim updates! Glad to see that he is doing well in his winter coat. He would make a very cute stamp.
Posted by: Brook | February 23, 2009 at 07:05 PM
Poor Tiny Tim looks like he needs a neck warmer too! Such cute, cute chickies!! The silkie does look very soft!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | February 23, 2009 at 07:04 PM
All your chicken photos are wonderful....I'm in love with your little "Toe Picker"!! :)
Posted by: Dianne | February 23, 2009 at 04:36 PM
Tiny Tim might be featherless but he's still a cutie! I love the random chicken portraits!
Posted by: Erika M | February 23, 2009 at 04:29 PM
He HE !! Anna what amazing photos and can't believe Tiny Tim let's you put his jacket on - it's just amazing to see!!
And cute 'lil toe picker aww bless!!
Love it!
Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | February 23, 2009 at 04:24 PM
I always LOVE your cards...but I always get a special grin when you post pics of the animals on the farm!
Posted by: lindaH | February 23, 2009 at 04:20 PM
Poor Tiny Tim! He has such a sad crop of feathers (or no feathers)! Does he still try to back out of his coat? Does he still hiccup after he crows?
Toe Picker's name is so funny! You and Alan choose the greatest names! I would like to feel her fluff.
Thanks for the beautiful photos! By the way, is photography your day job, or do you work for a company?
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | February 23, 2009 at 03:37 PM
love the pic's - tiny tim is absolutely adorable!
Posted by: Kenna | February 23, 2009 at 02:44 PM
Oh poor Tiny Tim. I was telling someone about him the other day. What a hoot he is. Makes me LOL every time I see him. -Molly B
Posted by: Molly B. | February 23, 2009 at 02:35 PM
Poor, bald Tiny Tim...maybe he needs rogaine? LOL
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | February 23, 2009 at 02:25 PM
Have you ever seen the Disney film Dinosaur? Tiny Tim reminds me of Zini the lemur. He thinks he's such a ladies man . . .too funny. The movie is actually pretty good (from a Mom's point of view) if you are sitting around with nothing to do . . .right!
Posted by: Randee | February 23, 2009 at 01:36 PM
Tiny Tim - TOO funny!
Posted by: SueB | February 23, 2009 at 01:26 PM
Oh my gosh, Tiny Tim is a hoot!!! And I agree... I wouldn't want to be on Gretta's bad side! LOLOLOLOL Oh, how I love your chicken pictures.
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | February 23, 2009 at 01:08 PM