Come on! You know you want to play!
Let's play Name This Chicken!
Let's meet our little pullet!
Our little beauty is a cross between a Buff Silkie hen and a Red Frizzled Cochin Bantam rooster (how she got such dark feathers is beyond me...). She is five weeks old.
Unlike most of her young chicken friends, she's not from a hatchery! She was hatched out right here on the farm!
She enjoys high perches, june bug snacks, and scratching in the grass.
And, she doesn't really care for photo shoots...
So, let's hear what you've got! Name This Chicken!
PS: You never know... there might just be a prize awarded for the winning name!
PSS: A "pullet" is a young female chicken who is less than one year old.
Ooo! How about Hyacinth Bucket(pronounced bouquet - hehehe)? She's a farm/commoner girl at heart! :)
Posted by: Sandra MacLean | April 30, 2009 at 09:36 AM
I think Lucky Penny for her color and that she is living with you and Alan
Posted by: jayne | April 30, 2009 at 09:35 AM
I think you should name her Piney. She looks like a pinecone.
Posted by: Nancy Powell | April 30, 2009 at 09:15 AM
I would name her Ester because she is beautiful and holds herself like a queen.
I really enjoy the pictures of the chicks and your farm. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Teresa Meyer | April 30, 2009 at 09:04 AM
I think Hairyetta(Harrietta) would be an suitable name for this little girl. I love your blogs on your pets. Love your art work and photos but the stories about your life on the farm warms my heart. Rose
Posted by: Rose Ferguson | April 30, 2009 at 09:03 AM
She's adorable! She reminds me of a giant pinecone so I'm going to suggest Piney!
Posted by: Beth M | April 30, 2009 at 08:59 AM
When I see her feathers it reminds me of Tina Turner! So I would have to say "Tina"!
Posted by: Milissa | April 30, 2009 at 08:58 AM
Oh my goodness, she is SO cute!!!
She looks like a Franny to me.
Posted by: Valonda | April 30, 2009 at 08:54 AM
From the way she looks on the last picture, I think that Starburst would be a good name. Another thing she made me think of are those white fluffy things(sometimes they have a seed attached) that fly around, but I don't know what they are called... in Guatemala we call them mishitos (me-she-tos).
Posted by: Carmen | April 30, 2009 at 08:41 AM
Oh this is fun. The first thing to come to mind was June Bug. But then when you look at all the spikes . . . . Aretha (for Aretha Franklin's hats), Miss Marmalade (for Patti LaBelle's hair), Tina T (Tina Turners hair), well you get the drift I'm stuck on hair styles.
Posted by: Sherry Cheever | April 30, 2009 at 08:38 AM
She looks like a Spike to me!
Posted by: Mona P | April 30, 2009 at 08:33 AM
I am horrible at these games but this young lady is clearly a Phyllis -- after Phyllis Diller! mwahahaha! Gorgeous AND hilarious!
Posted by: Mary G | April 30, 2009 at 08:28 AM
How about a play on pullet and frizzled and just call her Sizzle. She looks so rock starish and Sizzle would just fit the newest star in the coop. As well she does look a little like she has had a hair(feather) raising experience. You go Sizzle strut ur stuff.
Posted by: Carri | April 30, 2009 at 08:16 AM
Prissypine.
Love the shots of your chickens -- they are the CUTEST!!
Posted by: Eileen M | April 30, 2009 at 08:13 AM
I'm not sure why, but Polly the Pullet jumped into my head. Although, I cracked up when I read the comment that suggested Mullet. Mullet the Pullet has a nice ring too!
Posted by: Vera | April 30, 2009 at 08:06 AM
Reading some of the comments, I think it's interesting that for some reason a lot of people think of 'older' names: Hazel, Millie, etc. Isn't that interesting?! I think she's a classic :)
Posted by: Nancy | April 30, 2009 at 08:03 AM
The first thought in my head was to do something with "pine" as she reminds me of a pinecone. Well, that just is not classy enough for her - so maybe Connie, from the 'cone' part. And of course, the more photos I saw ~ Phyllis (as in Diller) came to mind. Whatever you name her, she sure has a lot of personality :) . She's a sweetie!
Posted by: Nancy | April 30, 2009 at 08:01 AM
She looked immediately like a "GERTRUDE" to me. How about "Gertie" for short. Seems like alot of readers think "Pinecone" so maybe "Penny" would work too.
Posted by: Jill Haddad | April 30, 2009 at 07:57 AM
I don't about a name but I have to say she looks like a 80's punk rocker with that mohawk and feather stole! :D
So maybe, Bili Idol....
Posted by: DCorder | April 30, 2009 at 07:57 AM
The first thing that came to mind when I saw her was *The King (of Siam) and I* - yes, I do know Yul Brenner was bald - don't ask, lol. Well anyway, since this is a little lady who looks very regal and she likes high roosts, how about the Queen of Siam, Queen Lauhoff or just call her Queenie! BTW, I think she is gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Cindy H. | April 30, 2009 at 07:52 AM
I thought of June Bug & I see that another reader thought the same thing!
Posted by: Angie Carter | April 30, 2009 at 07:40 AM
My husband adn I were looking at this darling, he said Fluffy, but i like Bluffy
Posted by: Kathy Archer | April 30, 2009 at 07:37 AM
I think she should be called Whoopi.
Posted by: Connie Pruitt | April 30, 2009 at 07:31 AM
It's got to be Pullitzer!! Cause she's a real prize pully!!
Posted by: Debby | April 30, 2009 at 07:31 AM
She looks so confident with lots of attitude, and reminds me of rocker so I would call her Atty Annie inspired by Annie Lenox!
Posted by: Darlene L | April 30, 2009 at 07:27 AM
Since she's a cross between a Red something or other and a Buff Silkie something I think Ruffles would be good. She sort of look likes she could get her 'feathers ruffled' pretty easily! Also, not only do I get great inspiration from your blog, I get quite an education!!! I had no idea what a pullet was. Now I do! Thanks!
Posted by: Cathy Green | April 30, 2009 at 07:21 AM
how about Miss Priss or Prissy, cause she looks as if she would just strut around the hen house say look at me.....
MaryAnn
Posted by: MaryAnn Grove | April 30, 2009 at 07:20 AM
How about a play on pullet and frizzled and the sparkling wine Pouilly Fuisse -- call her Pullet (pronounced pull - ley) Frizzie. But, whatever she ends up being called she's just about the cutest darn chicken I've ever seen. I so admire your life!
Posted by: Candy | April 30, 2009 at 07:19 AM
I go for "Rhubarb". She apparently just ate some particularly sour rhubarb and those feathers are just standing on end now!
Posted by: Cheri Mosgrove | April 30, 2009 at 07:17 AM
I haven't read any other posts. But the first thing that came to mind when I saw this little gals photo was "She looks like a Pine Cone!" hehe....
Posted by: Starla(star) | April 30, 2009 at 07:15 AM
I think it looks like a pinecone. So that is my name choice PineCone!!!
Posted by: Vicki | April 30, 2009 at 07:15 AM
The first thing I thought when looking at her is she looks glamorous, sexy, confident with a little spunk and attitude. The name Margarita or MS Rita comes to mind. I also like Miss Sassy Pants. She is so cute. Good thing I do not live close to you as I would have to come visit her and your other cute animals every day.
Posted by: Susan N. | April 30, 2009 at 07:14 AM
How about Mullett? You know...business in the front/party in the back. This lil' chick has a whole lotta party in the back with just a sensible mohawk in the front. LOL!
Posted by: Michelle Adams | April 30, 2009 at 07:02 AM
She looks very punk rocker to me. So, how about Rocker, or Alice Coop,
Posted by: Leah | April 30, 2009 at 06:56 AM
Bea- after Bea Arthur. She used to where a fuzzy/feathery hat that looked like that pullet, all the rage back in the day. Bea was also very shy offstage, so probably didn't like alot of photo shoots either.
:)Blessings- Michelle W.
Posted by: Michelle Wallace | April 30, 2009 at 06:55 AM
I like Josephine!
Posted by: AMY | April 30, 2009 at 06:53 AM
well you could always be super hip and call her "Lady Ga Ga"!! ;) tee hee hee! 'cause she is ALWAYS struttin' her stuff about!
Posted by: Jennifer Scull | April 30, 2009 at 06:50 AM
Rizzo!!
Posted by: LisaC | April 30, 2009 at 06:43 AM
I didn't want to read the other posts before I gave you my suggestion. the very first thing I thought of when I saw the first picture was Pine Cone. My other name is Sizzle.
Posted by: Vicki Callier | April 30, 2009 at 06:39 AM
YIKES, I came into this late enough most of my thoughts and suggestuions have been given already. She really is adorable. When I thought the chick might be a boy I was thinking "Mr-T" HA... maybe "Miss-T" !!!!
Good Lucky chosing a name from all the great suggestions. Have a Fun day on the farm and thanks for sharing it with use :) HUGS
Posted by: Carol Dee | April 30, 2009 at 06:37 AM
The first thought that came to me was Ethel, in the last photo her personality looks like Little Miss Sunshine! So, I guess I would have to settle on Little Ms. Ethel Sunshine!
Posted by: jelena mcclure | April 30, 2009 at 06:33 AM
She is adorable. When I first saw the photos of her I thought that she looked like a pinecone. LOL therefore my suggestion is lil Miss Penny Cone (pinecone). Can't wait to see what you name her.
Posted by: Chris | April 30, 2009 at 06:32 AM
The first name that popped in my head when I saw her on your post the other day was Liza Minnelli!! HA! So I'm going to go with Liza.
Posted by: Nicole | April 30, 2009 at 06:26 AM
i refuse to go with the list of obvious names that might pop to mind when seeing this cute chickie! instead, i'm gonna go with what first popped into MY mind: gertrude. it's sassy, confident, self-assured. don't you think she exudes that in her photo shoot? =~)
Posted by: Susan F. | April 30, 2009 at 06:22 AM
my husband said Miz,Windy (Wendy) Friz
Posted by: KellyinID | April 30, 2009 at 06:20 AM
This is so much fun. Love the pictures. Even though her feathers are wild, I think deep down in her soul she is a proper chicken. So, I pick Millicent. Of course she would be called Millie by her closest friends.
Posted by: karen q | April 30, 2009 at 06:09 AM
Before I read any other comments I thought she looked like a pinecone...and that turns out to be a pretty common observation :) and feather duster is right behind so how about "Connie Duster". What fun; she is adorable (and that is saying a lot from this city girl)!
Posted by: Diane | April 30, 2009 at 06:08 AM
She looks like a Pinecone Princess. I just saw Susan G and I have the same eye....LOL
Cute. You have the wildest chickens I swear.
Posted by: Lois | April 30, 2009 at 06:05 AM
Cute Chicken - "Endora" from Bewitched.
Posted by: Kathy | April 30, 2009 at 05:58 AM
The first thought that popped into my head was a pinecone when I saw the picture. She just looks like one. Then when I went to comment, I noticed that the very first comment was just that. Great minds think alike. lol. Because I have to be original, I guess I'll go with Cedara, as a Cedar is a Conifir, and has cones. Cona would be cute too.
Posted by: Fae | April 30, 2009 at 05:48 AM
Miss Bizzle. But she does look like a Pine Cone, lol!
Posted by: Crissy | April 30, 2009 at 05:44 AM
This is really strange but I immediately thought Dorthy. I have no reason why! Kind of made me laugh.
Posted by: Courtney | April 30, 2009 at 05:36 AM
What a chicken! For a name, how about Miss Frizzle - like the character in the Magic School Bus series of children's books?
Posted by: Mary Ferris | April 30, 2009 at 05:35 AM
She looks like a "rocker chick" to me. She is adorable.
Posted by: Dru Cabral | April 30, 2009 at 05:35 AM
Berandette is the name I would choose,
because she is a beautiful burnette!
Sure do enjoy your Sweet & Sassy Notes!!
Posted by: Melinda | April 30, 2009 at 05:34 AM
She looks so cute. First name that came to mind for me was Hazel. I have no idea why, but to me she looks like a Hazel.
Posted by: Kim | April 30, 2009 at 05:30 AM
Pinecone was my first thought, and I see I am not alone in that one. The second name that came to mind is Perky. Your photos are amazing and I forward them to my daughter so she can share them with my grandchildren. We ALL love them and you !! Thank you for sharing your life and talent with us.
Posted by: Bonnie H. | April 30, 2009 at 05:16 AM
The way her dark feathers seperate and sort-of half curl... reminds me of a pinecone... so I would name her exactly that. She may not always look like that, but she sure is pretty this way.
Suggested Name: Pinecone
Posted by: Laura N. | April 30, 2009 at 05:10 AM
She's a real cutie! But strangely enough the first name I thought of was Myrtle. Don't know why, I just did.
Posted by: Anne C | April 30, 2009 at 05:07 AM
I would call her Mae as in Mae West. It's the feathers sticking up on her head that made me think that. lol She's very cute.
Posted by: Lindastamps | April 30, 2009 at 05:02 AM
Dusty, definitely Dusty or Miss Dusty 'cause she looks just like a feather duster. For some reason Elma just popped into my head because she looks sort of like Elmo, I guess
Posted by: Jean C (naturecoastcrafter) | April 30, 2009 at 05:00 AM
I think she should be called Sonic or to give her her full title Super Sonic - she looks like she has just gone through the sound barrier! What a sweetie!
Posted by: Janet Van Rossen | April 30, 2009 at 04:58 AM
For some reason, Liza came to mind! (as in Minelli). Perhaps the spiky dark hair and the attitude???
She is adorable whatever youname her!
Diane
Posted by: Diane Cooper | April 30, 2009 at 04:55 AM
I guess I am not very original because she looks just like pine cone to me also. she could be "henny pinney" instead of henny penny.
Posted by: Debbie | April 30, 2009 at 04:50 AM
Since she likes june bug treats, I say name her June Bug.
Posted by: Jessica | April 30, 2009 at 04:48 AM
How cute! I vote for Zap cos she looks like she just stuck a toe in an electrical outlet!! How the heck do you get your chicks to hold still long enough for a photo????
Posted by: Pamm | April 30, 2009 at 04:44 AM
How about the name Little Mohawk or just Mohawk.
Posted by: Judy Inhoff | April 30, 2009 at 04:43 AM
I haven't read through all the entries but how about "Ruffles"? This little one reminds me of the stamp from Crafty Secrets "Don't let life ruffle your feathers" Thanks for sharing about life on the farm - it's fun for us city slickers to see! I think I am a country girl at heart : )
Have A Great Day!
Posted by: cards4u | April 30, 2009 at 04:42 AM
I think June Bug would be a great name. It's the first thing I thought when I saw that she likes them. I thought it waould be a great name. She's adorable!
Posted by: Toni K | April 30, 2009 at 04:40 AM
Phyllis as is Diller
Posted by: Belinda | April 30, 2009 at 04:39 AM
I think she looks like coffee beans so Beans would be my pick!
Posted by: Sheri | April 30, 2009 at 04:38 AM
I think her name should be "shoofly" beause it's a type of rocker. I agree that she first reminded me of a pinecone or a duster. Who thought I'd ever think of naming a chicken!
Posted by: terriavidreader | April 30, 2009 at 04:37 AM
She reminds me of Godiva chocolate, so how about "Lady Godiva"? She looks like she's got enough personality and attitude to handle a name like that. LOL
Posted by: Janet Sisk | April 30, 2009 at 04:32 AM
Well....she is adorable...and my first thought was..."feather duster". I know, I know, but I couldn't help it. She looks like a feather duster. LOL
Posted by: Mary Duffek | April 30, 2009 at 04:05 AM
I just love following your blog, I'm a city girl.
My choice would be Home Girl.
Posted by: Eddy | April 30, 2009 at 03:42 AM
Hattie Mae . . . doesn't she just look like a little old Hattie Mae? :o)
Posted by: Sue | April 30, 2009 at 03:41 AM
She looks like a pinecone. I guess Pinecone is not a good name. snort
Posted by: Kittie | April 30, 2009 at 03:39 AM
Hi Anna & Alan, That's one CUTE chicken you've got there. That chick has ATTITUDE! I like "Apricot", named after the dish "Apricot Chicken".
Posted by: Jo R. | April 30, 2009 at 03:37 AM
She reminds me of Cher wearing some of her more outrageous outfits. Especially the one from the Oscars that was black and her headdress looked like the pullet's spikes. So my choice is
Cher
Posted by: Debbie in Ohio | April 30, 2009 at 03:36 AM
Hello..
I think she looks like "Miss Sassypants"
She looks like she could cause a little mischief...the way she is strutten her feathers.
Posted by: Darlyn Dalton | April 30, 2009 at 03:23 AM
I've never had the opportunity to name a chicken before! How 'bout Paulette??
Posted by: Doris | April 30, 2009 at 02:36 AM
Hello
Now this is going to show my age. I saw the picture and thought Sid Vicious, because of the spiky feathers. But Sid would not be good because she is a girl. So then the other famous half of Sid Vicious was Nancy. So there we are it has to be Nancy.
I enjoy your pictures so much - thank you.
Jackie
Posted by: Jackie2711 | April 30, 2009 at 01:34 AM
She is Adorable. The first thing I thought of when I saw her is "Sparky". Lol. She looks like a little spark plug - full of LIFE!!
Posted by: Alexis Hilgert | April 30, 2009 at 01:25 AM
I love these pictures and name suggestions. I don't know why, but the last photo made me think of Maude....I like Gertie too!! That last view makes me think of her wearing a feather boa.....is that un-PC for a chicken?? lol
Posted by: Kari C | April 30, 2009 at 12:14 AM
How About "Sir Frizzle"
Posted by: Kellijo | April 30, 2009 at 12:09 AM
She is the cutiest... I would give her the name Miss Frizziness she is just adorable
Jose
Posted by: Jose | April 30, 2009 at 12:01 AM
She's a cutie-pie and I love her zig zagged feathers. Therefore, my suggestions are Ziggy or Rickrack.
Posted by: LindaSS | April 29, 2009 at 11:35 PM
I think she looks like a punk rocker. Since I don't know any punk rocker names, maybe just Punky would suffice? I never thought I'd ever think a chicken was sorta cute BTW!
Posted by: Lorraine M. | April 29, 2009 at 11:21 PM
I like alot of the names everyone came up with, penelope pinecone..spike, dusty,
My kids came up with Pwaula Pinecone with an accent from boston..(were from kansas.) ha
here are mine...
sparkey...
fluffernutter....
ugly betty...
Posted by: Renee' | April 29, 2009 at 11:12 PM
I was thinking June, but I love the suggestions of either Lucille (Ball) or Calamity Jane better!! What a wild chicky she is!!! Thanks for showing us.
Posted by: Diane M | April 29, 2009 at 11:01 PM
she also looks like a fan..so Fannie Mae..
Posted by: KellyinID | April 29, 2009 at 10:52 PM
A feather duster comes to mind when I look at her. My suggestion is "Feather Duster".
Posted by: Anthonette | April 29, 2009 at 10:44 PM
So, the name has to be pine cone or some variation. That's what I thought immediately and of course thinking I was just genius I popped in here only to find that everyone thought pine cone!
Posted by: laurie hunt | April 29, 2009 at 10:43 PM
there have been some great names suggested..
my suggestion is Calamity Jane.. she seems
a ** lil wild ** lol
Posted by: mindy | April 29, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Good heavens! That little chickie cracks me up! The first thing that popped in my head was "Spike"! Not a very girlie name, but she IS so spikey! =D
Posted by: Cheri Howard | April 29, 2009 at 10:29 PM
right off the bat I thought of Sizzle. kind of a take on the two breeds. love your pics of all the animals. thanks for considering!
Lorene
Posted by: Lorene H | April 29, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Being an East Texas girl, I think she looks like a pinecone so that would be my choice--Penelope Pinecone.
Posted by: Susan G | April 29, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Anna, the first thing I thought when I saw this little sweetie is Phyllis (for Phyllis Diller ~ she always had a very messy hair-do!) But I hafta say, I do like the Feather Duster idea. Does she know how much attention she's getting?? Poor little thing...here we are all talking about her and laughing at her...really, she's a cutie. Phyllis. Love Ya, Jeanne in Idaho
Posted by: JeanneH | April 29, 2009 at 09:55 PM
What an interesting chicken. Very unique. I like the above name of Sizzle but am thinking Sassy Sizzles because she looks "sassy" to me.
Posted by: Ida | April 29, 2009 at 09:49 PM
Alphalfa! From the little rascals. His hair stood up just like that. Toooo funny.
Posted by: Kristyn Sinnott | April 29, 2009 at 09:48 PM