I ran into the farm supply store this evening just MINUTES before closing to pick up two bags of pine chips and a little canning jar water dish.
They had a big trough full of red chicks.
They had a big trough full of golden comet chicks.
They had a big trough full of assorted bantams.
I'm not sure how it happened, but the Silkies followed me home.
Really! They just followed me home!
And I'm now banned from the farm supply store until WELL after "chick days" are over. They've never had so many "chick days"! I thought it was safe! Lesson learned... beware of parading chicks.
And Silkies!? They're the hardest to resist!
Oddly enough, I received an email from my Dad tonight. Yesterday, a new fishing boat followed him home! ACK! Could it be genetic!? ...I will say that at least they didn't ALL follow me home! See!! I ...I mean they... showed SOME restraint!
My Mom says she can't raise chicks this year -- I'll raise them for you, Mom!
LOVE the pics of the donkeys!!!! How cute! Your blog is the first thing I go to everyday, I can't wait to see what's happening on the farm. Thanks for sharing your life with us!!
Posted by: Joy B | April 23, 2009 at 06:06 AM
Anna: These are so adorable...I could not have resisted either....I have things that have followed me home....the last was an oversized Coach bag from the outlet that I would need a dolly to move around. :O imagine that!
Posted by: Linda Bandow | April 21, 2009 at 02:14 PM
It seems that those with the genetic issue of things following them home also have the additional problem of things falling into shopping carts too....There is no cure yet, but maybe we could start a telethon...hee hee. The little guys are way too cute.
Posted by: [email protected] | April 20, 2009 at 04:45 AM
OMG I just read your Dad's post, hee! I think my husband read it, too, or something because he is always bringing home boats and Mercury motors (or parts) and saying that he got them for 20 bucks but can make 200 bucks more....hmmm, then why is there a boat motor graveyard in the back or our garage...and why is every shed we have filled with a boat...he even has some where he works at the Fish Hatchery, eek! And he thinks I have too many stamps, THE NERVE!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | April 20, 2009 at 04:10 AM
Animals followed you home because they have legs and can walk...but how are ya supposed to explain to the hubby when rubber follows you home from Canada! LOL
Posted by: paula | April 19, 2009 at 07:18 PM
You are too funny, Anna. And these babies are just too irresistible.
Posted by: lacyquilter | April 19, 2009 at 06:44 AM
I just love reading your posts about the chicks and chickens. I,too, am a TOTAL sucker for a baby anything. It's a toss up whether I'm worse about baby chicks or new foals. Either way, I act like a fool and would ruin every animal we have .
Posted by: Jeanne | April 18, 2009 at 02:07 PM
I'm sure you've heard this before but..... you really need to write a book for children about your chicks...teaching the different kinds and illustrating the book yourself. I've learned loads just through your blog and there are loads of city dwelling children that would gobble up a book with cute chickens and learn while they enjoy.
Posted by: Kerry Fitzpatrick | April 18, 2009 at 01:14 PM
how cute are they?!
Posted by: diane (cookiestamper) | April 18, 2009 at 09:31 AM
My husband will not allow me back in the store!!! They had 14 metal horse water troughs FULL of chicks(I only bought 50) I feel I showed REMARKABLE restraint!! And I didn't bring home any ducks(only because I could figure out where to keep 'em) We moved the older chicks out to our new coop last night....the younger ones are still in their "condo" so Mom....uh, I ...can keep an eye on them! How the heck do you get 'em to hold still so you can take the pics? I have taken a million pics of them, but they run when they see the camera!!!! Love the silkies....too cute! Have you seen the red sex links??? And tell your Dad that my husband just had a boat follow him home too......sure would have loved to have seen the look on people's faces as they were driving home from work and saw that boat on his heels!!!! TFS!
Posted by: Pamm Bonn | April 18, 2009 at 08:05 AM
Hi Anna,
How's the new chick crib coming along?
Love that you have no restraint and that your Dad has the same flaw! Ha!
Hugs,
Di
Posted by: Diana Gibbs | April 18, 2009 at 07:36 AM
Hi Anna! You are so weak! I can't blame you, they are super cute. My nephew got this little coop called a chicken tractor, you can move it all over the yard and let them eat from the grass and bugs and such. He has five chickens and they love him to death, he goes out and lets them out and they follow him everywhere. I am so jealous.
Posted by: Tammy | April 18, 2009 at 07:28 AM
Love those chick photos, Anna! If I had a bigger house, I would let some more cats follow me home, but then I also realize my first 2 cats didn't NEED any more friends besides me...they get jealous of and annoyed by the second pair! So, I let many paper punches follow me home, and it used to be packs of designer paper until my studio was filled to capacity. Oh, for a bigger studio :)
Posted by: Cheryl R | April 18, 2009 at 06:55 AM
you are toooo funny! I wonder why the store has had so many chick days, hmmmmmmm
Posted by: jayne converse | April 18, 2009 at 04:19 AM
I am cracking up over the "walking REEAAAALLLL slow home" comment...BWAHAHAA!
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | April 17, 2009 at 11:37 PM
OMG! How cute are they?!? :0)
Posted by: Tracy | April 17, 2009 at 10:16 PM
The are so cute, i have 8 new chicks....but today i went to the feed store and they had ducks....oh no it took everything i had to step away from the quackers.
Posted by: Aimee N | April 17, 2009 at 09:38 PM
Well no wonder you couldn't resist! THey're so stinkin cute!!!
Posted by: Novell | April 17, 2009 at 09:01 PM
OMG ...I am looking forward to watching these sweeties grow. Have they got names yet
? (Read all the posts & I love your Dad;'s humor)
Posted by: Carol Dee | April 17, 2009 at 08:50 PM
They are so cute. And they know a good owner when they see one... no wonder they followed you home!
Posted by: Kerry from PA | April 17, 2009 at 08:39 PM
I can see why you couldn't resist -- they are so cute! I remember when I was little we would get a "biddy" (baby chick) at Easter. And they do grow up!
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Sandy | April 17, 2009 at 06:38 PM
These are the cutest ever! I can see how they are hard to resist ... and I believe that they followed you home ... wink, wink ...
Posted by: Debby W. | April 17, 2009 at 06:27 PM
Bahahahaaa....you are too funny!! Yes....genetic...but who could resist those cute lil faces?!?!?
Posted by: Michelle (MilwaukeeMommy on SCS) | April 17, 2009 at 05:23 PM
Oh my goodness!! Are these guys just the cutest!!??!!?? There is no way I'd be able to make them go back if they followed me home either. Just look at those precious faces!!! The third photo, with his little head just slightly tilted, would seal the deal!!
Posted by: Tosh | April 17, 2009 at 05:17 PM
I understand the temptation! DH will not let me go to the farm supply store until all the chicks are gone! How can anyone resist a cute baby chick?
Posted by: Erika M | April 17, 2009 at 05:04 PM
Love your new babies-so cute. tfs
Posted by: Bev J. (Maxell on SCS) | April 17, 2009 at 04:39 PM
They are so adorable and cute. Of course you had to get one of every color.
Posted by: inkypaws | April 17, 2009 at 02:00 PM
How could you POSSIBLY shew them outta the yard, I mean Come one, they are SOOO cute and prolly heard you had a great house.... LOL
Too stinkin cute...I miss mine so I NEVER go into the farm store this time of year!!!!!
Posted by: KelliJo | April 17, 2009 at 01:59 PM
They sure do look sweet Anna...but you must resist, you must resist, you must resist (there no you've had a subliminal suggestion) but I doubt it will hold. LOL!
Posted by: Ida | April 17, 2009 at 01:47 PM
Aww, how could you resist? I mean really! Too bad I couldn't use that excuse...I mean, what in the world would I be doing in a feed store? Wait, they sell cat food, right? Maybe...
Posted by: Danielle | April 17, 2009 at 01:44 PM
They are darling....My daughter takes photographs & did a shoot for Easter for friends using some chicks. Now that she is all done, guess where they ended up? Our horse trailer has now become a chick trailer until we can get a coop built. At least you had the chick hotel already in place. Love your pictures.
Posted by: Lois | April 17, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Too funny Anna!!!! I see how you can't resist these cuties!!!
Posted by: Lori M | April 17, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Good grief! They are exquisite! No mere mortal could resist them!!
Posted by: Carla | April 17, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Oh, they are so beautiful! What an array of color. I'll bet they see you and put on their sweetest faces. When will your chickens be moving into their little new home, be it ever so humble, with the picket fence?? Hey, all God's creatures need love!!! xoxoxo Jeanne
Posted by: JeanneH | April 17, 2009 at 10:42 AM
Oh, one more thing, the guy at the farm store had a "homing device" placed on Anna's car so that he knows when she is getting close and he can get the chicks out before she walks in. Good thinkin
Posted by: DK Wight | April 17, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Hahaha, you are too cute! I'm so glad you have some new babies. They are just precious! And I can't wait to see your new chicken coop all set up! Very fun. Have a good weekend with your new chicks! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | April 17, 2009 at 10:19 AM
No boat problem here folks they helped my daughters get through college, I only have 6 they kept me out of the bars on weekends. Stress relief for an old Ironworker, every day of fishing adds 1 week to your life. with Love,Peace and Tranquility, Dad, fish on!
Posted by: DK Wight | April 17, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Too funny!! You are such a chick softie. I love the little grey one - but they're all really cute!
You must have the happiest, well loved farm ever.
Posted by: Jennifer (jkincolorado) | April 17, 2009 at 10:00 AM
They all had a secret yearning to be models, Anna, so when they saw you, naturally, they had to fly the coop and chase after!
Posted by: Shala | April 17, 2009 at 09:52 AM
Don't you wish they would stay that little? You must have walked reeeeal slow home. :)
Posted by: Tamara W | April 17, 2009 at 09:48 AM
I absolutely LOVE your posts. My son and family (sad face) moved to Arizona and bought 5 acres of land. He is quickly filling it with pets. He keeps bringing home chickens, a turkey and had a short time with goose. My daughter-in-law wants a 'wanted' picture hung in the feed store with the caption "Do not sell anything to this man. He thinks he is a farmer." I am so jealous of both him and you but, I get to experience a little with your posts and pictures. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Ginny | April 17, 2009 at 09:27 AM
LOL - some how I think the chicks (aren't they cute!!) were cheaper than the fishing boat. :D :D
Posted by: DCorder | April 17, 2009 at 09:23 AM
I just want to love on those sweet babies! And maybe one of these days, whenever we get the time to build a proper home for them, some cuties like that will follow me home as well. In the meantime, tomorrow a horse will be following me home...really! In a horse trailer! I'm super excited!
Posted by: Cindy Robertson | April 17, 2009 at 09:18 AM
Awwwww, they are so cute. I wish I could hold them. I can see why they needed to follow you home. Thanks for sharing pictures of them. Happy early Mother's Day to you :)
Posted by: Susan N. | April 17, 2009 at 09:16 AM
Well, I can see why! They are soooo soft and fluffy and adorable, and what better home could they go to? :) (Crafting supplies follow me home!)
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | April 17, 2009 at 08:27 AM
Had I seen that little gray one, it would have "followed" me home too.
I love coming to your blog Anna. every time I set foot in your door, i leave with a huge smile. Thank you for ALWAYS brightening my day
Posted by: Erika Taylor | April 17, 2009 at 07:53 AM
Are we gonna need an intervention here? Please, oh please, just don't get my mom hooked on chickens...ROFLMAO
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | April 17, 2009 at 07:48 AM
Beautiful little chicks!
When you go to the scrapbook store..do things follow you home from there too?!?!? ;)
Well, that is what I tell my hubby. (that is my story and I am sticking to it) :)
Posted by: jules p | April 17, 2009 at 07:27 AM
Oh, they're adorable!! I love the light smokey gray one!!! If he ever needs a new home.... ;)
Posted by: Marie | April 17, 2009 at 07:25 AM
What beautiful babies, as irresistable as puppies or kittens!! Good thing we don't have a place that carries chicks or our neighbors would be complaining about being awakened by crowing at dawn. Thanks for sharing your babies. Ann Lind
Posted by: Ann Lind | April 17, 2009 at 07:22 AM
I have a nasty cold and haven't been feeling so good since Wednesday. But, today I'm visiting your blog and all I can do is laugh. Thank you for that! Oh, my goodness, you are such a sketch and these chicks are soooo cute!! I'm not sure I would have been able to resist either...and I live in the burbs where would I put them?! Blame it on your dad, you seem to have gotten his sense of humor, maybe you got the *follow me home* gene, too :) Sorry, Anna's Dad!
Posted by: Cindy H. | April 17, 2009 at 07:07 AM
What beautiful babies. I can hardly wait to see them. I'll be there this afternoon to see them. So very cute. Why didn't you bring all of them home with you so they can live in your new chicken house . Just teasing!
Posted by: lorasue | April 17, 2009 at 07:03 AM
You are such a sweatheart Anna! Those chicks know a good thing when one walks into the door of the store. Heck, I would follow you home too. Of couse I know you have a craft room to play in at home......the chicks don't. Good thing you have plenty of land!
Posted by: Mecah Dow | April 17, 2009 at 07:00 AM
they are so pretty... especially fond of the gray-ish colored ones. I can't wait to see how beautiful it will be when fully grown.
Posted by: Tracye | April 17, 2009 at 06:56 AM
They are so cute! I love your chicken stories so much. I showed my DH Tiny Tim's video and now he refers to you as the Chicken Lady! Thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: Melissa Cash | April 17, 2009 at 06:39 AM
OMGosh!! I don't blame you - if I was set up for chickens I let all of these follow me home too - they are so stinkin sweet and cute and fluffy and cuddley - well, of all people I'm sure you know exactly what I mean - lol! Have a great day and enjoy playing with them.
Posted by: Dru Cabral | April 17, 2009 at 04:39 AM
I love baby chicks!
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | April 17, 2009 at 04:31 AM
Cute, cute, cute! I think I like the grey one the best. Showed this to my son, he said "Nice, hey what kind of camera does she use?" he'll come around in a few weeks when he's holding one of our new chickies.
I've been avoiding the feed store, so I'm not tempted to pick up a few extras, lol
My brother has the boat problem, lol, his wife told him if another boat follows him home, he should plan on living on it....
Have a great weeekend with your flock!
Posted by: Sally | April 17, 2009 at 03:58 AM
Its no wonder they followed you home, they hear how their cousins are doing back at the farm and want to join them. I am hoping we get our hen house built this spring so we can get chickens. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Posted by: Rose | April 17, 2009 at 03:57 AM
They are soooooo sweet. I wish they had followed me home. Hmmph Just not practical. I live in city limits.
Posted by: Beth F | April 17, 2009 at 03:24 AM
Oh Anna - you big softie! Your newest cackle is irresistable.
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | April 17, 2009 at 03:01 AM
oh my god, they are SO sweet!
Posted by: Tigger | April 17, 2009 at 01:45 AM
awwww....love them!!!
Posted by: Sue | April 17, 2009 at 01:09 AM
Bwahaha! I say the same thing about rubber stamps! Where there's an addiction, there's a way.... =D
Posted by: Cheri Howard | April 16, 2009 at 11:21 PM
Awww!! These new babies are adorable!! The only thing keeping me from allowing cuties like these to follow me home is that they'd soon tire of my city-style digs. (I do always lean over the big troughs of chicks and say hello.)
Posted by: Kim Ross | April 16, 2009 at 10:38 PM