Chainsaw.

 
Chainsaw was the first chick I hatched in the incubator last spring. She's part Silkie, and part bantam Cochin, and is one of *the* favorite critters here on the farm. (It's OK that I choose favorites ... really, it is!) She is particularly fond of Dancing with the Stars, and last season rooted for cowboy Ty Murray.

 
Most every evening while I'm doing the evening chores around the hen house, Chainsaw keeps busy by scratching around in the wood chips in front of the coop. She is a VERY busy chicken and does an excellent job of rearranging the chips.

 
But last night was different. She wanted grass seeds! Alan and I haven't been mowing all of the grass around the chicken coop to allow the grass to seed itself. This makes for very happy chickens, too! (See Wiley in the background, happily scratching around in the wood chips...)

 
Soft blades of grass get gobbled up just like warm spaghetti noodles!

 
But grass seeds take a little more finesse. Some grass seeds are easy to harvest.

 
Others take a bit more effort.

 
Nugget and Teaspoon look on in pure amazement at Chainsaw's persistence and agility.

 
More times than not, a bit of grunting is required to get the best seeds off the stalk.

 
But it's all worth it in the end. Fresh grass seeds are delish!

 
And Chainsaw is not one to share.

 
Wiley on the other hand, is more than willing to share is bounty. Wood chip, anyone?

Comments

[Ida]

Oh my gosh these photo's were wonderful and what a joy to read about your critters. Thanks for sharing.

[Debbie]

always great photos! enjoy them so much!

[Shellie Daniel]

Hilarious! Love your photos and explanations. Wiley is one of a kind, with stunning feathers!

[Kayjaydee]

OMG. That is laugh out loud funny! What a great photo montage! Your blog always makes my world a brighter place!

Absolutely awesome!

[Carol Dee]

My day has started out so nicely. Thanks . I love the compliment you sent ;) And the wonderful photos and captians for Chainsaw and Wiley. (Goodness he is handsome) Tell Chainsaw I rooted for Ty, too! Happy Tuesday to you and all the critters. Love and Hugs...

[diane mcvey]

Haha, love your Dad's comment! You are so lucky to have such an awesome Dad!!!
LOVE The photos, and the great commentary! Your chickens and roosters are beautiful...and quite the characters! You should write children's books about your fowl! Wouldn't that be neat??!!
Have a wonderful day. You have certainly improved mine! :D

[Vicki]

Thank you for sharing...this city girl loves the pictures and comments about your farm animals!!!

[Debby Watkins]

Love your pictures and your commentary! Funny! Thanks for sharing all the great farm pictures you take. Great way to start my Tuesday morning (after a long weekend here in Canada).

[bonnie weiss]

Chainsaw certainly DID do a good job rearranging the woodchips (you cracked me up with that one, Anna!) And Wiley, what a dude! He is quite stunning and obviously loves to be photographed.

[Sue]

HOLY COW!!! Look at Wiley...he is stunning!!! He looks like he could be on Dancing With The Stars and doing the Paso!! What style!!

[Diane M]

Oh my, their personalities sure come out in the photos, don't they?! Wiley is as dapper as Chainsaw is persistent!!

[DK Wight]

Sharli, no you dont!your neighbors would hate you. But, as a boy that spent lots of time around a hen house, this is one of the most exotic roosters I have ever seen!!! Spurs, fancy head gear, and that tail, straight out of Las Vegas! Change his name to George Hamilton, a very gay blade! Love, as always Dad

[Maylee]

Super cute! I so enjoy reading your tidbits on the farm. Thanks for sharing. = )

[Sharli]

How FUN! I never knew chickens would eat grass seeds. I learn something new from you every day, Anna!

Wiley is SO handsome! I do wish the homeowners association would let me have a Rooster!!!