Teaspoon and I have an almost-nightly routine. While Nugget scratches around for bugs just before sundown, Teaspoon takes a rest on my lap. Last night, I snapped some photos. (Like my pants? hahaha!! Good thing no one comes to visit us!)
Of course, he likes a belly rub. What fella doesn't?
And he likes to have his toes rubbed.
He really is a cute little bugger... he might be a tad bigger than Nugget now!

how are you doing that!? It may be the influence of my 2 year old, but I only have one chicken i can get close to, charlie... the roosted bit me on saturday morning, he even drew blood!
Posted by: Yvonne | June 28, 2010 at 10:38 AM
What a sweetie Teaspoon is. That's neat that she will let you hold her like that every night.
Posted by: Jennifer | June 26, 2010 at 03:15 AM
You truly the chicken whisperer. Love the photos.
Posted by: Rose Kerry | June 24, 2010 at 08:46 PM
Hi Anna,
I just had to share a link to my stamping friends blog....look what she found on her porch!
http://geriscards.blogspot.com/2010/06/some-photos-and-card.html
Posted by: Mary Anne K. | June 24, 2010 at 01:42 PM
awww..little tsp...really enjoys your nightly rubbings!! how funny...and I LOVE your "jammy pants"..I live in those babies come nightime...perfect for doing things around the house or if company happens to show up.
Posted by: Kellie | June 24, 2010 at 01:31 PM
Use watered down cheap beer to get your yellowed plants to revive them ... It works for me .. If you like beer test it before watering down the beer. hehe... Have a great week end. :))) Peggie in Las vegas
Posted by: Peggie Caldwell | June 24, 2010 at 12:15 PM
Anna, Anna, Anna! You are the cutest chicken lover! I can't believe you rub Teaspoon's feet! He's so spoiled. ;-)
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | June 24, 2010 at 10:42 AM
Wow, you have some great plants going there. Your soil looks so good, wish I had it here. Love your Teaspoon & cute pants! Try to stay cool.
Posted by: Troy Louise | June 24, 2010 at 10:41 AM
How cool! I never knew chickens liked to be touched so much! That is awesome that he loves for you to pet him...FUN! and too cute! AND I LOVE your pants...they are adorable! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | June 24, 2010 at 07:44 AM
Wow...roosters got ugly feet! So ugly they're almost cute. I've never seen what the bottoms of their feet look like before. Gotta say I think Teaspoon's feet look cleaner than my boys' summer feet right now, ha ha!
Posted by: Renee | June 24, 2010 at 07:25 AM
Can I be a chicken on your farm??? Nightly belly rubs and hand feeding of grasshoppers??? Saaweeeeet!!!!
You have lucky critters for sure? Just wondering if alan gets in on the belly rubbing too (either the giver or the receiver!!!!)
Diane
Posted by: Diane Cooper | June 24, 2010 at 05:42 AM
Teaspoon is adorable, who wouldn't love all that attention? it is evident that he does :)
Posted by: Debbie | June 24, 2010 at 05:03 AM
I am in total awe, Anna ... I had no idea that you could actually hold and cuddle a chicken ... I did not think that they would like that. Then again, probably not just anyone could cuddle one of them. After all, you are the critter-whisperer!
Posted by: bonnie weiss | June 24, 2010 at 04:50 AM
OMG, i totally love the pants. I want them! Are they like PJ/lounge pants?? I am a ladybug fanatic :-) Teaspoon is hysterical too. I love all the animal pics you post. I'm a Veterinary Technology student and will soon be on the farm at school... chickens, horses, pigs, sheep. I can hardly wait for next semester !!!
Posted by: Simmy | June 23, 2010 at 11:07 PM
What type of chicken is Teaspoon? I want a chicken with a personality like that in my coop. Pants are a hoot.
Posted by: Cindy | June 23, 2010 at 08:47 PM
That is adorable - he's got you trained!! I love the pants, it's the first thing I noticed :)
Posted by: Jennifer K. | June 23, 2010 at 08:45 PM
I love reading your blog and seeing pictures of your animals. I love the chickens pictures the best. I had no idea that chickens liked to be held and petted! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Ronda Corriher | June 23, 2010 at 07:49 PM
Such a lucky boy he is. Love the pants, they look cool and comfy. (Do you usually wear your pretty ring outside?!?!) Bigs hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | June 23, 2010 at 07:07 PM
I LOVE your pants! What-chu talkin' bout? Too cute! And your chickens... all of them. They each one seem to have a special personality and I never tire of reading about them or seeing their photos. I love it too that you lovingly handle all of your animals. Each day I leave your blog feeling warm and happy feelings and thoughts. You are your family are such good people...I can tell that just from your words and photos. Thank you for sharing with us.
Posted by: Jennifer Woodward | June 23, 2010 at 06:41 PM
cute pants, but i'm still in shock over your upside down chicken! you have some crazy critters on your farm, just what exactly is in the water there? ;)
Posted by: bad fairie | June 23, 2010 at 05:08 PM
Anna love the pants and the pictures are wonderful! Teaspoon looks so happy!! :)
Posted by: Jessie | June 23, 2010 at 05:01 PM
Anna, I just love these pictures and your routine. My husband and I are animal-loving people, so I really enjoy following your animal blogging. I came for the stamping, but enjoy it all. ;) Thanks for sharing things like this, it made me smile.
Posted by: Melissa | June 23, 2010 at 04:38 PM
Hellooo, I love your pants! Cute, cute, cute. And, um, how often do you check your PO Box? ;o)
Posted by: Jacque Kelnhofer | June 23, 2010 at 04:27 PM