We've been raising these birds for years. Aside from a tendency to heat intolerance, the biggest downside to this breed is the HUGE amount of poop they produce - think turds the size of golf...
We love our Bantam La Fleche. The La Fleche are a rare French breed that can be difficult to find here in the US. They're shiny black plumage and unique V-comb make them stand out at the...
I love mine, my oldest pullet gets bullied a lot by my other girls; so when I come out she runs up to me and sits there until I pick her up. I am a little worried that my roo will be evil.. I...
These birds have been the foundation of our flock. They have stood up to the arid Colorado weather here which means cold winters, hot summers and not much rain so no many plants or bugs. Very...
Acquired these two girls from someone who wasn't supposed to have them in the city. They were still pullets. They lay one egg every other day between the two of them. Have not noted them to be...
I think a Derpella drawing contest would be fun, Fud Lady could pick the winner
Due to a little thing called chicken math, we now have 9 hens, about a year ago, we only started out with two! Our ladies nicknamed "the big hens" are Lacey (Speckled Sussex), Lilly (BLR Wyandotte), Maizie (ISA Brown), Molly (Very Grumpy Barnevelder), Juliet (Silver Penciled Wyandotte), Delilah (Very Grumpy Welsummer), and the latest addition Lucy (Very Bossy Barred Rock). Last but not...
Due to a little thing called chicken math, we now have 9 hens, about a year ago, we only started out with two! Our ladies nicknamed "the big hens" are Lacey (Speckled Sussex), Lilly (BLR Wyandotte), Maizie (ISA Brown), Molly (Very Grumpy Barnevelder), Juliet (Silver Penciled Wyandotte), Delilah (Very Grumpy Welsummer), and the latest addition Lucy (Very Bossy Barred Rock). Last but not...
Due to a little thing called chicken math, we now have 9 hens, about a year ago, we only started out with two! Our ladies nicknamed "the big hens" are Lacey (Speckled Sussex), Lilly (BLR Wyandotte), Maizie (ISA Brown), Molly (Very Grumpy Barnevelder), Juliet (Silver Penciled Wyandotte), Delilah (Very Grumpy Welsummer), and the latest addition Lucy (Very Bossy Barred Rock). Last but not...
Due to a little thing called chicken math, we now have 9 hens, about a year ago, we only started out with two! Our ladies nicknamed "the big hens" are Lacey (Speckled Sussex), Lilly (BLR Wyandotte), Maizie (ISA Brown), Molly (Very Grumpy Barnevelder), Juliet (Silver Penciled Wyandotte), Delilah (Very Grumpy Welsummer), and the latest addition Lucy (Very Bossy Barred Rock). Last but not...
I just came across this thread, too , and I'm entranced!
What a talent!
And what a subject!
Aren't we lucky!!!
The birth of a classic, right in front of us.
Jeanniejayne
Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack, a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in! Leonard Cohen, Anthem
Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack, a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in! Leonard Cohen, Anthem
I showed my mom a few pictures of Derp and she said, " She looks gross." . How can you call this lovely chicken gross?!!!!! I think Derp is fine just the way she is.
"Member of the Derperella Club-- We're just all goin' round' the rooster, here!"
i've never met a chicken that i don't consider beautiful, and derp has her own charm- i will post a drawing i am working on of her, but i won't be part of the contest, as i am a pet portrait artist, don't think it'd be fair...:) but what is really funny is chickens are now my most favorite to draw and paint...:)
ROBIN-...Faverolles, Cochins and more have all stolen my heart .....!! ! FacebookPet Portraits
Member of the Derperella Fan Club.... We're all just goin round the rooster here!
I think pencil sketches would be fine. There doesn't really have to b a winner, we could just entertain ourselves at Derp's expense. I think we have as long as we want. How about a week?
From the land of grey skies, lots of moss, vampires and big foot. The Pacific NW. Mother of two boys, one dog, one cat, and 8 lovely hens. Beware, also a certified thread killer!
From the land of grey skies, lots of moss, vampires and big foot. The Pacific NW. Mother of two boys, one dog, one cat, and 8 lovely hens. Beware, also a certified thread killer!
Do you guys want an official contest? I can send the winner a little silly prize in the mail if so. You will just have to be patient with me as I have a few shows coming up along with a lot of other deadlines...!!