I thought I'd introduce you to a couple more pullets... Get a look at these cuties!
This is Curly Que, the little frizzled Golden Laced Polish pullet who hatched here on the farm April 1st. Her coloring is so much FUN! Polish chickens all have fancy feather plumes on their heads. Hers won't be as big and showy as a pure Polish hen's, but it'll still be sassy and fun! The next time I take photos of her, I need to make sure it's not in front of the coop! The wood siding of the coop is the same color as her feathers, and I think you miss out on some of their flair! I also need to make sure I have some assistance during her photo sessions. She refused to sit still long enough for me to get too many photos. She is a very busy, busy bird.
She's one WILD and CRAZY chick! (Pardon her little naked neck showing -- still working on growing in all those feathers!)
This little beauty is a Birchen Old English Bantam. She's TINY! That is a 2x2 perch she's sitting on, to give you an idea to scale. Isn't the lacing on her breast feathers pretty! What I love about these little Bantams is that they're such sweet little birds. The males can be little pistols, but the pullets are just as sweet as can be! She likes to sit on my shoulder when I'm in the coop. ...which is really great until she POOPS! *grin* I haven't decided on a name for her yet. It's gotta be something dainty... something beautiful...
And speaking of something dainty, this little thing hatched on Saturday! She's a Golden Cuckoo Marans and will grow up to have feathers that are a beautiful mix of gold, black and white. She will lay eggs that are a warm, dark brown.
And here she is about 12 hours after hatching... what a cutie, eh? A bit sleepy, but you would be too! She's standing with her stuffed chicken friend -- our tried and true surrogate momma/friend while we wait for other chicks to hatch. Thankfully, it wasn't long before she had a REAL chicken friend to share the brooder with. A little Salmon Faverolles hatched on Sunday -- pics of "her" later!
Welcome to the farm, girly girls!
Wow, what a lot of chicks you have. As for the lovely lady that needs a name. There is Grace or Pearl. Or how about Thumbelina since she is so tiny. Or what about Lady Grey(Gray)? She almost looks like a dove.
Posted by: Janet S | May 09, 2009 at 09:30 PM
OMG they are so cute and funny! That Curly Que is fabulous!!
Posted by: Danielle | May 08, 2009 at 09:46 AM
Gosh - these chickens are all gorgeous! it has been awhile since I have visited your blog and boy do I miss it. I even had to hit the link to view older posts - gasp - I don't think that has ever happened to me before.
I will try to do better in the future. I really enjoy all your farm pictures along with your cards!
Posted by: Jennifer Bradley | May 06, 2009 at 05:37 PM
I think Lacey is a beautiful name for your delicate sweet little girl! Do you have them all written down somewhere! HOw the heck do you remember all those names?!?! I guess if the Duggers can do it, so can you :0) I left you a little lemonade stand award on my blog for being such an inspiration :) Toodles . . .
Posted by: Randee E | May 06, 2009 at 03:00 PM
Anna your photos are just beautiful as are all your feathered friends. Please keep them coming.
Posted by: Jill | May 06, 2009 at 02:32 PM
Wild and wonderful babies. Your Blue Dutch Bantum looks like a dove the names that came to mind were Dutchess or Dovey. TFS your wonderful pictures. Ann Lind
Posted by: Ann Lind | May 06, 2009 at 07:28 AM
Jeeper Creepers Miss Anna! Ha! How many chickens are we planning to have take over your farm? *snicker* There certainly are a huge-wide variety of names, coloured feathers, shapes, and I'm sure attitudes :)
So tell me, is the purpose of these chickens to lay eggs? Or do you use any for eating? (eek sorry, but I had to know) Or maybe just for pest control?
I've come to really admire all these beauties, especially their vibrant and wild frizzy feathers (or lack of) as well as the huge variety of shape, size, and colour of their eggs :)
Great shots of the ladies Anna =) Can you send me one in an overnight box?!?! LOL
Posted by: Robb_eeie | May 05, 2009 at 11:06 PM
SQUEAL...so cute. The Blue Dutch is adorable..I think you should call her Lacey in homage to her beautiful lacy feathers.
My DH is still saying NO to chickies....but I am working on him...is it true they lay for 2 years and live about 15? Hmmm...can we have them work for the last 13 of their lives...maybe as little insect eaters for the garden..do they eat slugs too? I could convince him on that point alone I think.
Posted by: Sue | May 05, 2009 at 05:56 PM
Lovely pictures of the chicks - DH again said "NO!"
Posted by: Erika M | May 05, 2009 at 02:49 PM
What a privilege to have such beautiful animals all around you. The Blue Bantam looks so sweet and petite. Her feathers look very lacy, and remind me of a doily. Curly Que looks really chic--is that French for "chicken????"
Posted by: Doris | May 05, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Curly Que is wearing a feather boa! Adorable. And I love the opal-like eyes of your Blue Dutch Bantam. Thanks for sharing these baby pictures. :)
Posted by: Melissa K. | May 05, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Curly Que is one amazingly dressed pullet! She looks like she has on a very stylish vest. :) Your Blue Dutch Bantam has a real dovelike appearance. And what a darling baby (well, 12 hours later anyway)! Thanks for the fun photos!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | May 05, 2009 at 12:13 PM
Thanks for sharing the fun on the farm with all of us wanna-be country gals. Those little chicks are so sweet. I, too, can't wait to see what new and fun thing I will see on your blog each day, Wether it is an animal or a new card!!! Both are great coming from you. :)
Posted by: Carol Dee | May 05, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Two-by-two, oh my, the Blue Dutch Bantam must be really, really tiny. I love looking at all your sweet animals - it's so much fun. They're all adorable!
Posted by: Cindy H. | May 05, 2009 at 11:36 AM
That Blue Dutch Bantam is exquisite. To me she looks more like a pigeon than she does a chicken!
Posted by: Michelle | May 05, 2009 at 11:03 AM
I really really enjoy your photos of life on the farm (and personally, I like the yellow background behind Curley Que (I think it matches her feather boa perfectly!!)
How about Lady Blue (or Lacey Blue?) for that pretty little Bantam? When you said she needed a pretty name it reminded me of the move Lady and the Tramp when "Darling" says, "oh, she's a perfect little lady"
Posted by: Starla(star) | May 05, 2009 at 09:37 AM
Exquisite photos, Anna. Just lovely. As far as a suitable name for the elegant Blue Dutch Bantam, how about Serenity? Or Felicity? My first instinct however, was to suggest "Blue Girl" because she reminded me of Gainsborough's painting entitled Blue Boy.
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | May 05, 2009 at 08:04 AM
My first reaction "Ohhhhhhhhhh" ( hi pitch word of joy. I so love your blog!! I can not wait til each morning comes so I can meet another of your animals or see your latest artistic creation. Thank you!!!!!
Leslie
Posted by: Leslie | May 05, 2009 at 06:19 AM
great photos!! They are adorable chickens
Posted by: tracy harp | May 05, 2009 at 05:38 AM
It's official: you have the funniest looking chickens I've ever seen. :)
Posted by: Debra | May 05, 2009 at 05:03 AM
So, so cute. Makes me miss growing up on the ranch.
The Blue Dutch Bantam looks like a Dahlia to me. Her lovely feathers immediately reminded me of that beautiful flower.
Have fun with your new babies, and thanks for sharing them.
Posted by: Kim Robin H. | May 05, 2009 at 04:50 AM
Beautiful chicks. How are the older ones liking the new coop?
Posted by: Sally | May 05, 2009 at 04:25 AM
Anna, your critters are so cute. It makes me want to just come to your house and play.
Posted by: Sherry | May 05, 2009 at 04:08 AM
Oh, so beautiful babies! (and what a difference 12 hours makes! haha) Great pictures of your precious brood! Thanks! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | May 04, 2009 at 10:41 PM