Not only did we have blue sky and 80 degree temps here on the farm today, we also had several attentive vultures circling the farm this afternoon. The chickens and ducks are always aware of them, and hustle under cover when they're near.
Shorty continues to greet me in the yard when I'm headed out to the chicken house.
When I'm about half way out to the coop, I call his name and he comes a runnin'!
Today, he brought a little friend with him...
And he always shows me where it would be a good idea to build a nest. What can I say ... he loves me!
The ducks have quite the mud hole to play in. Here, Nellie is splashing around, looking for hidden treats.
Hershey Kisses had been playing in the water, and had lots of little droplets on her head.
She has got to be the cutest thing! She is my "snuggler" duck. The others tolerate being held, but she actually seems to like it.
Weezie, always in a hurry, was in a hurry. She's a nutso golden laced Polish hen, and is as crazy as the day is long...
The silver laced Cochin sisters hung out at the watering hole, catching up on the latest gossip.
Eventually, Tiny Tim joined them for a *snort*.
Look how many feathers Tiny Tim has now! Sure, they are kinky and thin in places, but at least he's not naked as a jaybird! He was enjoying the warm day we had.
Tiny Tim, standing tall... standing guard. ...and would you look at his SPURS!
"I got my eye on you, lady!"
I'm so glad to see pictures of Tiny Tim. What you did for him speaks volumes of how you love your animals. Truly heartwarming!
Posted by: Tricia | February 23, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Wait a sec. Eighty? Did you say 80 degrees? Didn't yo Mama evah teach you that it's impolite to count yo money in front of po' people? Today's high was a balmy 25 degrees Farenheit here in VA. Yeah, I had to don a windbreaker when I went out at lunch.
Posted by: Gabriela | February 22, 2011 at 03:26 PM
Your chickens are beautifull! Tiny Tim is looking pretty darn good, too! I'm jealous of your nice weather but so glad the chicks and duckies are enjoying themselves!
Posted by: VivLyn | February 22, 2011 at 09:23 AM
Oh my, Anna, what fun to have a walk-through on the farm! I don't know which one is more entertaining--your photos or your narrative. :) Hershey Kisses' name and color are so cute! That's so funny that Shorty shows you where to nest! Weezie's feathers apparently match her personality, and Tiny Tim is still, well, able to produce a smile from the hardest heart. Thanks for making my day!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | February 22, 2011 at 08:07 AM
Ducks and chickens are looking great. Love Tiny Tim and that cochin is beautiful. We unfortunately got another blast of winter with 3 inches of snow and a delay to school. I can only dream about 80* weather...enjoy your day!
Posted by: Sally | February 22, 2011 at 06:52 AM
Good morning, Leslie!
Yes, Tiny Tim is the one that I made coats for ... hes so silly! :)
He has his own category here on the blog; theres a link at the bottom of the post called Tiny Tim the Frizzled Roo.
Check it out for all Tiny Tim related posts. :)
Enjoy your day!
-Anna.
Posted by: SweetMissDaisy | February 22, 2011 at 06:32 AM
I love all your critter pics! Is Tiny Tim the one you had to clothe last year because he was nekkid?
Posted by: leslie (crookedstamper) | February 22, 2011 at 06:25 AM
Love all your pics, but Tiny Tim is my fave of all your critters. Except for Bad Betty and Miss Daisy and Farley and . . .
Posted by: kathynruss | February 22, 2011 at 06:15 AM
Love this spring like weather and it looks like all the chickens and ducks do too! Great photos! I would love to hold and preen Hershey Kisses! I have a couple of parrots that I enjoy preening! And I used to work at an avian vet clinic where we would treat birds from the farm. It was always so fun to hold a chicken and help preen all those new feathers!
Posted by: Kathy Martin | February 22, 2011 at 04:54 AM
It is so good to see Tiny Tim in feathers. :) All the Chickens and Ducks are looking fine. The Silver Lace Cochins are Beautiful. Enjoy the warm weather. Our melting days are gone for a bit and we got SNOW again. Yucky winter. Hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | February 22, 2011 at 04:30 AM
OMG ... fantastic photos and crazy narratives ... love them all but I have to say that Tiny Tim wins today's award. He's just such a DUDE!
Posted by: bonnie weiss | February 22, 2011 at 04:27 AM
And to think Mom and I went down to Cabelas today to pick up some feathers for fly tying, Olive died silver cochin and Polish laced hen, Oh my! Some pheasant varieties would be lovely too!........Love, Dad
Posted by: DK Wight | February 22, 2011 at 12:29 AM
Hi Anna - Thank you for my *SMILE* this evening, after viewing all your farm pics, especially Tiny Tim. Personally, I think he needs to have a contract with companies like `Banana Boat`or `Coppertone` Sun Protection products, to display how great their SPF protection is --- afterall, look how healthy & young Tiny Tim`s skin is =D
Now *Bad Betty*, well she`s another story !!
XXooXX
Posted by: Robb_eeie | February 21, 2011 at 09:47 PM
Looks like Tiny Tim needs a little chicken stool to stand on to reach the water bowl. :)
Posted by: Shala | February 21, 2011 at 08:26 PM
Anna, your pic's are awesome!!
Tiny Tim is looking great!! Love his feathers, he has such fabulous coloring!!
Karen x
Posted by: Karen | February 21, 2011 at 08:13 PM
I wanna visit your farm someday...I'd love to hang out with your babies!!!
Such a treasured life you live!
Posted by: Kerry | February 21, 2011 at 08:07 PM