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Beautiful! More chicken envy on my partBernie is very tall. She has very long legs and always stands very erect. A smaller chicken like Piglet can (and indeed has) walked under Bernie between her legs, and she can easily eat scraps off the top of my side table which is a bit over 18" high (everyone else jumps up on the table).
When I finally summoned up the courage to weigh her I was surprised that she didn't weigh more. She is only 5.5lbs.
I think the long legs may have been why she had the paralysis issue when she was a chick - she was growing her leg nerves faster than her supplies of vitamin B2 could keep up!
Tax: Pictures of a young and very leggy Bernie. After her recovery I was so excited she could walk I kept taking pictures of her legs!
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Awwww. I won’t tell her you said that because she is plenty full of herself already!She is gorgeous! Chicken envy!
Thanks!I'm very sorry for your loss
it came out so good!The music is perfect!
Wow. Wow.
thanks! Finally feel better! my cough went down and I got my sleep!Hope you feel better soon.
Amazing work of art!
Thanks!The music is perfect!
Thanks for the synopsis!FBA synopsisThe link to last week's synopsis.
13 to 20 April.
@BY Bob
Friday 19, is the anniversary of Lilly's passing. Bybob is commemorating all week, with some of his most loved videos and memories of her. Enjoy the wonderful stories !
First, a respected leader in action.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27661563
Setting a new Christmas tradition :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27663728
Lilly's roosting book of war :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27666327
Some epic chase story and a true friendship :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27670595
And to close this beautiful tribute, the famous Thanksgiving legend, and some beautiful pictures of a dear friend.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27671761
The fight for Lilly's succession and Aurora's current reign did not happen without severe competition :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27672477
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@BeastBaby
Are these cuties really all boys ?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27661073
Varying opinions on the subject, the most optimistic being Rebecca :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27663022
Fez mug :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27663345
Tuefers : Perry meets bananas !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27665779
One week old and already spicy :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27668336
Thirsty Thursday :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27669485
Two pinwheels :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27671106
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Cc's garden
We are all sad to learn that Philomena passed during her sleep. Some of her last pictures of her :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27664024
Twofer
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27668257
Lovely food and chicken pics
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27670278
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@ChicoryBlue :
Spud... sleeps on spud !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27658728
Very informative post about cakes... and brooders :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27665093
Good job : the french drain is working to keep the run dry !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27660093
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@Desertvalleychickens
Free ranging video after two rainy days :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27660278
Twofer :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27665140
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@featherhead007
Came home to very sad news. Two of the five chicks gifted by the pastor have passed.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27663475
The three remaining terrors will warm his heart :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27665074
Jaffar's torment ...
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27669129
And....Surprise!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27669576
The whole new tribe :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27669731
The cutest blurry cheeks
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27669942
Brooder heat issue
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27671581
All those on FBA who had been satisfied with the brooders they used gave recommendations ; some had no issue with the same model. It's possible that the auto-switch off was the problem or a defective unit.
He came up with a temporary solution that seems satisfying.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27672482
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@goldenfingers gave some mixed news after a long silence :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27671675
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@Grandma The Chicken
Move it antics !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27668561
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@janiedoe
One fluffy buttock :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27672922
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@knoturavggrl :
The lone chick has company !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27657665
And a chicken math lesson.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27657700
The small chick, unfortunately, hatched with an eye bulge. It is not totally certain it will survive.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27660493
A rather good update :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27662643
Chicks pics, and more news :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27670246
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@LhickenChicken
That is a lot of chicken
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27657680
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@lightm
Tuefers :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27665016
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@Marie2020
Muddy princess !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27668575
Sunny princess
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27671605
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@notabitail
We are sorry for the loss of Philomena ; she will be missed.
The wonderful story of the cockerel and the brave hen.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27672653
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@Ponypoor
Mr P is still harassed
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27662893
Sad story of a mallard duck loosing it's mate.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27664588
Thirsty Thursday :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27668593
The niece hatching plan takes form.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27669825
Puddle party night fever- the place to be !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27670355
Hilarious photo...MY place !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27672806
Fluffy laid an egg !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27673937
What's up with Tippy ?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27673951
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@RebeccaBoyd
Honouring By Bob's Lilly :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27664645
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@RoyalChick
Mugshot Monday, and "breaking" broody Tassel.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27661803
Piglet mugs.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27662502
At least Tassels is eating strawberries...
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27662963
But more seriously, how and when to test if she has snapped out of it ?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27663087
Two tuefers:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27663553
Breakfast in bed :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27663738
How much does Bernie weigh ?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27664460
And what a special chicken
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27665148
Back in jail for Tassel.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27668703
The minute of truth ?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27672566
Tadaam....
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27673569
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@rural mouse
Winds of change for Cheetah ?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27661419
Mugs :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27663121
Will it ever be spring fo real ?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27668802
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@SimpleJenn
Trying an ice pack to break broody Morinth.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27658027
The nest boxes are almost done.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27659979
Cute Morinth having some cheese danish.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27663988
Morinth is hospitalised !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27671992
And in broody jail.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27673162
The world is full of enablers, some where you least expect it.It seems we have another enabler in our midst!
How wonderful!The world is full of enablers, some where you least expect it.
I have 3 broody hens plus a incubator. I have been good this year, no chicks. I finally got the chance to meet one of my newest neighbors. They have lived in the subdivision 2 months now, but they both work during the day. All I knew from a distance was it is a older man and woman with what I thought to be a Goldendoodle. Yes I noticed right away they had a big dog and was worried about it at first. Good people, dog is contained and only barks when someone is outside and it is out. I was out with mom loading up the truck to take off some stuff to the dump that was too big for the garbage people to take when I spot him pull in and start unloading some landscaping timbers. I sent Rosie in for a dozen eggs. If you live near me, while the girls are laying good you get all the eggs you want no charge. There are 12 houses in our subdivision, 9 of them take eggs, 10 now. Walked up and introduced myself and offered him the eggs which he was happy to accept. We did have a little argument over him wanting to pay for them but I won. I comment that the flower beds looked great and he starts talking about how his wife was in heaven having a place to be able to landscape and plant flowers and garden. Side note, veggies are being planted soon, they also are going to take a bucket or two of manure to fertilize. Then he drops the bombshell I was not expecting. He starts out with my chickens are beautiful. Thank you. Do I ever let them have bitties as he called them. He has a 4 year old grandson who loves to look at them when he visits and is all the time hollering at my chickens from the porch. He was hoping I would have chicks at some point so his grandson could see and possibly hold a baby chicken. I laughed and told him no chicks yet this year, I am holding off until my silkie lays. I did tell him when his grandson visits to bring him down. If he wants to see and hold a chicken I have plenty he can hold or feed out of his hand.
Enablers I tell you, they sneak up on you when you least expect it.