As I was downloading these photos, all I could think of was how nicely camouflaged the babies are in their environment.
And you can't tell me this fluffy little baby chicken's bum isn't cute!
The stripes really help break up the outline of the chick's body, making her blend into her surroundings even better!
Even the coloring on her little wing feathers helps her blend in. The barring of color on the feathers really looks like the color variations of the ground.
I imagine being camouflaged with your surroundings helps when hunting bugs, too!
Even John's Chicken has some nice camouflage attire with the variation of color in her feathers.
More bug hunting demonstrations took place...
...as it would seem that some paid better attention than others.
And, some even less.
Thankfully, it's OK to ask questions and offer advice.
And working with a buddy is strongly encouraged.
But it's always nice to have someone do the "cooking" for you.
They are so precious! I just want to hold one in my palm and pet its soft fluff. Love your commentary!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | May 25, 2010 at 01:18 PM
Can't get much cuter than that! They are so sweet, and I love your comments. The last one is darling, looks like she is checking in with Mama.
Posted by: Sally | May 23, 2010 at 03:38 PM
THanks for the commentary on the day in the life of a chicken.... So cute!
Posted by: Diane Cooper | May 22, 2010 at 07:17 PM
I second the post above, and think I have prodded you about this before....we NEED some Anna Wight photo books for children! You are not only an amazing photographer but so clever with your captions (but I'll take an illustrated one too if I must!) I would love to see some of your pictures with captions by your Dad, too, hee!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | May 22, 2010 at 03:58 PM
Gosh, you can almost feel how soft they are, just by looking at the photos. Your entries and photos always make me smile, Anna and for that, I am grateful.
Posted by: bonnie weiss | May 22, 2010 at 10:22 AM
I would love to see those very same pictures and comments you made in a children's book. I would buy the first copy for all my grandchildren...DARLING!!!
Posted by: Ginny | May 22, 2010 at 08:58 AM
What a cheerful way to start a day! Love the babies and Momma, John's Chicken, is a beautiful hen. Have a wonderful weekend. hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | May 22, 2010 at 07:49 AM
OMGosh, cute, cute, cute!! tfs
Posted by: Cindy H. | May 22, 2010 at 07:22 AM
I just love John's chicken and her chicks! They are sooooo adorable! It IS amazing how they blend in with their environment, isn't it?! Your photos tell it all! LOVED the commentary, you are such a great writer as well as photographer, crafter of ALL things, and Momma to many! An amazing woman, you are!
Thanks for making my days so bright. It's such a joy to read about your life on the farm. What a blessing you are to all of us!!! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | May 22, 2010 at 06:28 AM
What cute pics and commentary-made me chuckle this morning-thanks for a good start to my day!
Posted by: Bev | May 22, 2010 at 05:46 AM
OMG I love it ...... can not get any cuter than this.....
Posted by: Harriet Hensley | May 22, 2010 at 05:29 AM
Oh these pictures are gorgeous!
Posted by: Kerri | May 22, 2010 at 04:26 AM
Fabulous work, Anna. Gary Larson, move over!
Posted by: Gabi With An Eye | May 22, 2010 at 03:43 AM
Thank you for sharing. I love the pictures and the captions!!!
Posted by: Vicki Sopcak | May 22, 2010 at 03:28 AM
Hi Anna, what lovely new babies you have... nature a facinating thing. I know you love your chook's, today to my horror I caught my next door neighbour's puppy chasing my sweet girls. Thankfully the pup is only young, so young she didn't do any damage and all was well, just a few feathers missing and four very frightened chickens hiding in the bush waiting for me to reasure them. Thanks for your blog, its a total breath of fresh air...good for the soul and I look forward to every new post. From Bec Bowers in New Zealand.
Posted by: Rebecca Bowers | May 22, 2010 at 02:12 AM
There's no better way to start the day than looking at your blog, it puts a smile on my face every time I visit;-) Thanks for that Anna!
And OMG how absolutely adorable and gorgeous those little chickies are, nature is art!
Hugs, Inge xOx
Posted by: Inge | May 22, 2010 at 12:44 AM
Oh, Anna, these are just adorable!!!
Posted by: Diane M | May 22, 2010 at 12:35 AM
OMG, too flippin' CUTE!!
Posted by: PeggyF(lefsegirl) | May 21, 2010 at 09:16 PM
I see the last one has been reunited with her family! Gosh, Anna, I love your photos! Yes, the chicks are hard to see against the ground - that must keep them safe from predators (hawks?) I laughed out loud at your comments about the one looking around, the ones sleeping, then getting it directly from Momma! Just precious!
Posted by: Sharli | May 21, 2010 at 08:32 PM