The sun was shining so I went out to see what the critters were up to. Very few of them cooperated for photos. The cows were at the faaaaaaar end of the pasture with the donkeys. The cats and dogs were sleeping in the shade. The goats? Well they would have been in my pockets had I gone into the barnyard! I guess Callio-Pea didn't like that I didn't bring her any snacks!
Baaaaad Boxcar Betty, getting close close CLOSE!
The chickens were a mixed lot. Some cooperated well enough for photos, and others did not. Curly Que stayed in the window, enjoying the breeze.
Dee stayed in the window, also enjoying the breeze.
When I sit on the concrete block, I get quite a bit of attention. They've got to tug at my shirt buttons, tug on my sleeves, and of course be close enough so that if I do have any handouts, they're first in line! If I sit there long enough, things go back to normal. This is Uncle Sam, waiting to see if I have any snacks for him. Sorry dude, no snacks.
Chickens take siestas.
Chickens eat snacks.
Ducks come in out of the yard for snacks.
Here is Laffy Taffy, enjoying a bit of sun after a swim.
And Buttercup, waiting for handouts.
And even with the nice weather, some of the hens stay in the hen house. This is Chatty, enjoying some quiet time on the perch.
An afternoon nap sure sounds like a fine idea... Don't you agree?
I LOVE that picture of your girls taking a nap! A real prize winner! And those frizzled chickens have the most fascinating feathers. They remind me of curly hair--you never know what they're going to behave like. And then there's Laffy Taffy with the snowy white feathers and the topknot--so cute.
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | February 19, 2011 at 09:05 PM
Hi Anna - The Critters look healthy and happy even with you pointing a camera lens at them. The best photo MUST be rewarded to BaaAAaDDD Boxcar Betty ~ Look how proper she is standing at the fence with her tongue in her head...she doesn't even have her normal nutty-crazed look on her face, so things must be improving !!! LOL I knew that physicologiest (spell?) would make the difference for my friend!!!!
She is adorable in my eyes !
TFS xxoo
Posted by: Robb_eeie | February 14, 2011 at 08:25 PM
That's what Sunday SHOULD be like on the farm ....LAZY! Great photos of the farm kids.
Posted by: bonnie weiss | February 14, 2011 at 05:24 AM
Hi all! Everyone is looking quite fabulous! Thanks for sharing these oh so fab photos! Always LOVE seeing all the critters!
Posted by: Kathy Martin | February 14, 2011 at 05:05 AM
Love all of today's photo. Especially the Siesta Chickens. I really should have joined them. Instead I went to a Stampin' Up gathering and spent the bucks $$$ *shhhh* don't tell DH. :) Hugs....
Posted by: Carol Dee | February 13, 2011 at 03:42 PM