Bantams let out of the coop **Updates** (PHOTOS)

[Animallover606]

those pictures are awsome espicially the horse one

 

[petitesphinx]

Thank you!

Our newest black rooster

 

[nosduj]

holy moly those pictures are absalutley amazing what kind of camera did you use to take them

 

[hippichick]

So glad this thread was brought back up. I've looked at these pics several times. They are just beautiful. More??

Paula

 

[Lesa]

Couldn't agree more!! I am sure I speak for whole bunches of us, when I say you are living our dreams!!! Your animals and family are so lovely. I find myself thinking about those photos- they really are perfect in every way. I am sure you are very busy, with all your responsibilities as a parent and animal caretaker- but whenever you can find the time, I would love to see more pictures! Living vicariously! Thanks for sharing...

 

[BlueIris]

Thank you for sharing your farm and family in pictures with us. They are truely amazing.

 

[PortageGirl]

You know... I've noticed that no one really answered your questions about how to get your chooks to let you pet them! Have they improved? You need TREATS!!! Goodies!!! Yummies!!! TASTY stuff!!! Chicken Cookies!!! look here for suggestions, but they seem to LOVE cheerios... I don't think there's going to be a cheerio commercial about that any time soon!!

The real way to any chicken's heart is TREATS!!!! After they get used to running to you to see what new yummies you might have, you can sit down low, where they don't feel threatened by you looming, and scatter a few more cheerio's (or bread bits, or whatever) closer and closer to you, pretty soon you'll have em looking IN your hands, and of course if they get a scratch or a stroke from a non-threatening angle there, it all seems very comfortable to them.

Of course, too many treats are bad, but still, a daily bribery visit with a bit of goodness can't be THAT terrible. I suppose you could work in a few healthy things too. *sigh*

They tend to react better to being reached for from down low, overhead is rather threatening for them, and did I mention that they love TREATS??

I do love your photos of everything! I liked the one of your daughter leaning back against her pal, all filthy from a day of fun and exploration about the best though. It pretty much defines how I grew up. I truly hope you're not insulted by my terms, I say it's the BEST way to grow and learn! No better way to raise em!!! The fact that she'll also get all 'prettified' for other photo ops shows that she's got a level head and a bit of whimsey to go with it!!! Your shots of everything are truly lovely and I hope you can market your talent so you can enjoy all the best.

 

[petitesphinx]

I use the Sony A100.....it's older now, so much more affordable--but it works like a dream-has more options that I know what to do with it. I would recommend it.

The Seabright Sisters.....we need to find a rooster for the girls since we lost him in a dog battle. =-(

 

[petitesphinx]

And thank you for the treats idea; I use them for goats, sheep and dogs--why didn't I think of using them for chickens?? I guess I under estimate the brain power of the chicken. I'll definitely try this!!

 

[petitesphinx]

A few recent photos:


Our little Madeline Pie

Maddy & Gabby trying out their pony:

Isabella One year old now...first Birthday the day after Christmas...sigghhh..

Gabby telling Maddy that she's the BIG sis (photographed on the land we're dreaming of/praying (begging) God for:

And super short me with our new rescure dog, Butler (after Rhett of course) Great Dane: