As promised, here are a few snapshots from around the farm today.
This is Curly Que sitting in one of the nest baskets. Curly Que is a cross between a frizzle bantam and a Golden Laced Polish. Her feathers really do curl forward like you see them. She is quite protective of her little nest basket, and screeches at me every time I go in to gather eggs. She has been "broody" for well over a month. When a hen goes "broody", all she wants to do is sit on her nest and incubate her eggs so chicks hatch. She gets up just long enough to snatch a bite to eat and drink, and then she's back in the nest basket. Trouble is, since she's in with all of the laying hens and I collect eggs several times a day, she's not actually sitting on any eggs. Silly bird.
Only a few minutes after I finished cleaning out the coop today, I was left with three tidy eggs in one of the nest baskets. Thanks ladies!
These two little hens are two of my smallest hens. They lay pretty little white eggs smaller in diameter than a quarter. They're so little, they can perch on my finger! They like to sit on top of the partial wall in between the chicken side of the coop and the feed side of the coop. The gold colored one behind tugs on my pant legs every time I go in the coop. When I pick her up and hold her, she snuggles in and coo's. Quite cute! They were supervising me as I gathered eggs and took photos.
This is Poof. She is the ONLY Silkie hen I got this year from the farm supply store. All of the others were roosters, which I sold about a month ago to a nice lady near here. I kept Poof for myself though. She's just too funny!
This is Zip. He's a really beautiful frizzle, and quite the ladies man. I'm thinking of selling him... any offers?
Truman, Baron, and Runner were catching a bite to eat this afternoon while I was out and about with the camera. Truman is quickly outgrowing his baby halter ... just in time to go to his new home!
That's about it for today ... time for some hot tea, and a blanket on the couch!
Love the tour! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Beth M | October 29, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Oh, what wonderfully FOWL photos!!! :D
It's GREAT to hear about the chickens, and see the great pictures! I can't believe how little those 2 are, how cute! And CQ is just beautiful, as are Zip and Poof and the donkey and the Dexter, too! I Love hearing about your "family", thank you for the update. I hope you aren't "drowning" again today in the TX rain. UGH!
I'm with you on the tea...I just ordered some Yorkshire Gold, and can't wait for it to come. Tea is my bag! ha Hot, cold, any way or time! (don't drink coffee at all!)
Hugs to you and the critters!
Posted by: diane mcvey | October 26, 2009 at 01:51 PM
Your chickens are such lookers, Anna! Wow! I love those tail feathers on Curly Que and the frizzle and colors on Zip. They all looked so loved and cared for. Thanks for taking the time to photograph them for us!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | October 26, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Awesome photo's! Oh those little hens are so pretty. It's so fun to see all the different varieties of chickens. Being a "city" girl I don't get much exposure to farm life so it's loads of fun seeing it through your eyes and camera lens.
Posted by: Ida | October 25, 2009 at 05:42 PM
Awesome pictures! Thanks for sharing.
~Lacey
Posted by: Lacey | October 25, 2009 at 09:21 AM
What a great post! I just LOVE your chicken photos, Anna. I think I just love chickens, too, for that matter. It makes me happy to see them, and hear about their personalities. I can just imagine the little hen pulling on your pants and wanting your undivided attention. Someday I want to live where I can keep chickens. Just a few (yeah, right). Thank you for sharing - you are SO generous!
Posted by: Sharli | October 25, 2009 at 08:22 AM
I love your blog and check it and read everyday.... thank you for shring your life with us....
Posted by: Harriet Hensley | October 25, 2009 at 06:46 AM
What a fabulous post and photos! How thoughtful of you to have taken the time to write, photograph, edit, and upload all these when all the while you needed to curl up under that blanket with a hot cup of tea. Poof is so beautiful, but the last photo of the three amigos stole my heart.
Posted by: Gabi With An Eye | October 25, 2009 at 04:54 AM
Lovely photos Anna. Thanks for letting us
visit your farm.
Posted by: Norma Thompson | October 25, 2009 at 04:29 AM
Awwww they are gorgeous, great to see some photos again :). I showed my husband saying 'we really need some chickens' don't think it worked!
Sian
x
Posted by: Sian | October 25, 2009 at 02:00 AM
Aaah, I want a cuddly bantam hen, too!
Posted by: michelle | October 24, 2009 at 09:14 PM
Oh My you have some mighty fancy chicken there! Curly Que is beautiful and Zip is a pretty Fancy dude! Poof is one FLUFFY chick! The boys at the bale of hay have all grown alot since their baby photos. :) Thanks for sharing the great photos tonight. My turn to heat the tea pot and get a hot shower. Throat is scratchy- sure hope I am not catching something nasty! Have a relaxing Sunday. hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | October 24, 2009 at 07:56 PM