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post #31 of 40
5/20/12 at 11:24am

I just carry a small hand towel around with me.

1-Plymouth Rock, 1-Black Australorp, 1-Buff Orpington, 1-Partridge Rock, 1-Dominique, 1-Sliver Laced Wyandotte, 1-Americana, 7 Kids, 3-Dogs, 1-Cat 1-Fish

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1-Plymouth Rock, 1-Black Australorp, 1-Buff Orpington, 1-Partridge Rock, 1-Dominique, 1-Sliver Laced Wyandotte, 1-Americana, 7 Kids, 3-Dogs, 1-Cat 1-Fish

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post #32 of 40
5/20/12 at 11:50am

I had my girls out last night running around and after i got there dirt ready for the dirt bath and they started bathing i closed my eyes (it was a long hot day) and i fell asleep when i opened my eyes i was shocked to see 4 little girls sound asleep pearching on my leg. so sweet i love them i love haning out with them

My city farm:

4 Chickens 1 Buff Orpington Cheerio Rose, 2 Exchequer Leg Horn Lilly & Phoenix and 1 Amber star mix Little Bit.

3 rats Summer, Winter and Spring

3 Dogs: Lab Honey bear, Samoyed Duke, Pit mix Candii

3 cats: Snickers, Kit Kat, Zelda

1 desert turtle Harry

And a whole lot of fish in the fish tank

 

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My city farm:

4 Chickens 1 Buff Orpington Cheerio Rose, 2 Exchequer Leg Horn Lilly & Phoenix and 1 Amber star mix Little Bit.

3 rats Summer, Winter and Spring

3 Dogs: Lab Honey bear, Samoyed Duke, Pit mix Candii

3 cats: Snickers, Kit Kat, Zelda

1 desert turtle Harry

And a whole lot of fish in the fish tank

 

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post #33 of 40
5/20/12 at 12:06pm

my favorite time of day is in the evening when i can let them out of the run for awhile.  they run between the dogs' legs chasing frogs & are in a mad scurry to make sure nobody gets something they might want.  they and the cat have a stand-off with the chickens usually winning.  when it's time to go to bed the little ones march into the coop like little soldiers.  then the fight begins.  they yell, scream, push, shove, scramble to make sure they have the perfect spot for sleeping - all piled in the corner on the floor.  the big girls aren't much better.  they're up on the roost & they're yelling, arguing, stepping on each other and pushing each other off the roost until they have their spot situated.  then quiet decends.  there's the soft little voices for a little bit, then silence. 

it makes me laugh & grin every time.  what a bunch of little monsters. lol

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post #34 of 40
5/20/12 at 9:57pm
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my favorite time of day is in the evening when i can let them out of the run for awhile.  they run between the dogs' legs chasing frogs & are in a mad scurry to make sure nobody gets something they might want.  they and the cat have a stand-off with the chickens usually winning.  when it's time to go to bed the little ones march into the coop like little soldiers.  then the fight begins.  they yell, scream, push, shove, scramble to make sure they have the perfect spot for sleeping - all piled in the corner on the floor.  the big girls aren't much better.  they're up on the roost & they're yelling, arguing, stepping on each other and pushing each other off the roost until they have their spot situated.  then quiet decends.  there's the soft little voices for a little bit, then silence. 

it makes me laugh & grin every time.  what a bunch of little monsters. lol

LOL!  I can just see it.  Funny how fussy they all get with each other!

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post #35 of 40
5/20/12 at 9:57pm
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I had my girls out last night running around and after i got there dirt ready for the dirt bath and they started bathing i closed my eyes (it was a long hot day) and i fell asleep when i opened my eyes i was shocked to see 4 little girls sound asleep pearching on my leg. so sweet i love them i love haning out with them

That's just precious :)

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post #36 of 40
5/21/12 at 9:35pm

The kids announced this morning, that we had a crower outside, we had 3 verified cockerels, now I have 3 in the freezer!
 

Our urban farm family consists of 1 dog, 2 cats, 14 chickens-3 black orpington, 2 americauna (1 blue and 1 black), 3 blr wyandottes (2 splash and 1 blue), 6 lavendar orpingtons, and a rabbit.

 

http://bullcreekmanor.wordpress.com/

 

 

 

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Our urban farm family consists of 1 dog, 2 cats, 14 chickens-3 black orpington, 2 americauna (1 blue and 1 black), 3 blr wyandottes (2 splash and 1 blue), 6 lavendar orpingtons, and a rabbit.

 

http://bullcreekmanor.wordpress.com/

 

 

 

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post #37 of 40
5/21/12 at 9:58pm

Completely agree with this thread...I got chickens for the eggs and am keeping them for the entertainment.  I'm in love!  And these just hatched today from my own eggs under a broody hen!

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Happy chickens lay happy eggs!

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Happy chickens lay happy eggs!

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post #38 of 40
5/22/12 at 12:30am

Yes Indeed, I have lost my only child (43) and my chickens are the absolute best therapy.  I love having them, I had them by my garden last year and I enjoyed them so much, also added a chair for chicken watching. I have spent quite a bit on my chickens, and am moving and it will take some to get them set up the way I would really like, but hopefully it will all work out and I can continue to enjoy. Chickens are the best.  I hope that I can keep my roo. He's so beautiful and I have wanted him for so long.
 

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post #39 of 40
5/22/12 at 7:27am
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Panth- What a beautiful, fuzzy little baby- how precious!  And Jean, so very sorry about the loss of your only child.   hugs.gif  I'm happy to hear that your chickens are therapy for you, and make you happy.  I know our chickens have brought our family closer.  Who would have thought!

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post #40 of 40
5/24/12 at 8:33am

 Panth thank you for sharing your beautiful little baby. it is super cute. 

 

 Jeancordelia- I'm so sorry for your loss. I too lost a child eleven years ago and it was the toughest thing I've ever had to go through. I can agree that chickens are great therapy. It has been a true blessing to have them in my life. 

Living life on my small farm here in Waterloo. Happily married with 3 beautiful daughters and 2 dogs, a cat, 21 chickens and 2 ducks.. It's all feathers and fluff around here LOL.. ** Loving God, My kids, My husband, and my wonderful feathered and fur babies <3

 

~Currently raising 4 Rhode Island Red, 7 Buff Orpington, 4 Barred Rock, 2 Black Sexlinks, 2 Silkie/Shogirl Mix,1 Mystery bird (TBD),...

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Living life on my small farm here in Waterloo. Happily married with 3 beautiful daughters and 2 dogs, a cat, 21 chickens and 2 ducks.. It's all feathers and fluff around here LOL.. ** Loving God, My kids, My husband, and my wonderful feathered and fur babies <3

 

~Currently raising 4 Rhode Island Red, 7 Buff Orpington, 4 Barred Rock, 2 Black Sexlinks, 2 Silkie/Shogirl Mix,1 Mystery bird (TBD),...

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