Kat’s Journey into Chicken Keeping

[LaFemmeKatia]

Look how pointy this egg is!
It looks like a missile!

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

I need to do that. I have been meaning to do so every winter. Thanks for the reminder. How long did it take them?

Less than five minutes!
I’m talking feeding frenzy!
I meant to let a few bugs out of the bag at a time, but once I sprinkled out the first bunch, the rest rushed through the opening!

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

Leghorns are exceptional at identifying food.

I see that!

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

More rain. Ugh.
So this morning I sloshed out to the chicken coop through puddles and mud (the kind of mud that wants to suck your boots off your feet) carrying two waterers. As I struggled to get in the run with the two waterers, Blanche took advantage of my disadvantage and slipped out the door!

I set the water down and proceeded to chase her around the yard, calling her name, which was getting me nowhere, when lo and behold, The Three Stooges came to save the day.



Rocky, Gracie, and Otis herded her to the run/coop and headed her off every way she turned. I couldn’t believe my eyes. I didn’t train them to do that, they just knew. Eventually they had her cornered against the run fencing. They didn’t get too close to her either, they stayed back maybe two feet, but they had her surrounded. I swooped in and picked her up.
Since I had her in my hands I took advantage of the situation and snuggled her for a minute or two. She tolerated that, she’s a good sport. Anyway, she likes when I rub her comb and wattles.

 

[BY Bob]

More rain. Ugh.
So this morning I sloshed out to the chicken coop through puddles and mud (the kind of mud that wants to suck your boots off your feet) carrying two waterers. As I struggled to get in the run with the two waterers, Blanche took advantage of my disadvantage and slipped out the door!
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I set the water down and proceeded to chase her around the yard, calling her name, which was getting me nowhere, when lo and behold, The Three Stooges came to save the day.
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Rocky, Gracie, and Otis herded her to the run/coop and headed her off every way she turned. I couldn’t believe my eyes. I didn’t train them to do that, they just knew. Eventually they had her cornered against the run fencing. They didn’t get too close to her either, they stayed back maybe two feet, but they had her surrounded. I swooped in and picked her up.
Since I had her in my hands I took advantage of the situation and snuggled her for a minute or two. She tolerated that, she’s a good sport. Anyway, she likes when I rub her comb and wattles.

Looks like Blanche is picking up the mantle! Way to go lady!

Great job by the dogs. Who knew they were herd dogs?

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

Looks like Blanche is picking up the mantle! Way to go lady!

Great job by the dogs. Who knew they were herd dogs?

I know! I am proud of my dogs! And I have to admit that I am getting a kick out of Blanche with her mischievous antics. I can’t get mad because it’s too funny.

 

[BY Bob]

I know! I am proud of my dogs! And I have to admit that I am getting a kick out of Blanche with her mischievous antics. I can’t get mad because it’s too funny.

That is a leghorn for you. Their curiosity and speed causes all kinds of mischief.

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

That is a leghorn for you. Their curiosity and speed causes all kinds of mischief.

I am learning this!

 

[BY Bob]

I am learning this!

You are so lucky. They are fabulous ladies! But I am biased.

 

[drstratton]

More rain. Ugh.
So this morning I sloshed out to the chicken coop through puddles and mud (the kind of mud that wants to suck your boots off your feet) carrying two waterers. As I struggled to get in the run with the two waterers, Blanche took advantage of my disadvantage and slipped out the door!
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I set the water down and proceeded to chase her around the yard, calling her name, which was getting me nowhere, when lo and behold, The Three Stooges came to save the day.
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Rocky, Gracie, and Otis herded her to the run/coop and headed her off every way she turned. I couldn’t believe my eyes. I didn’t train them to do that, they just knew. Eventually they had her cornered against the run fencing. They didn’t get too close to her either, they stayed back maybe two feet, but they had her surrounded. I swooped in and picked her up.
Since I had her in my hands I took advantage of the situation and snuggled her for a minute or two. She tolerated that, she’s a good sport. Anyway, she likes when I rub her comb and wattles.

I love your stooges...look at those faces...such good herd doggy's...