The adventures of Barbara (BR)

[MrsChickendad]

Barbara is on lockup for a couple days while the Food People go to Ohio National. She will no doubt be really p.o.'d when she gets out of jail. Her adventures will resume in a couple days.

 

[solarquail]

cool whats ohio nationals?

 

[LCwilson]

i think its the ohio national poultry show in columbus. im going there early tomarrow.
im not sure if its the ohio one because she is in michigan but i dont know.

 

[beckyschicks]

Great picture!

And really it's only CPG. With the size difference it looks like they are playing leap frog.

Thanks for the barbara stories! Have fun at nationals!

 

[solarquail]

well if its a poultry show take pictures and get something to bring back somehow

 

[lngrid]

Oooooooo... would you tell us about it, MrsChickendad and CLWilson? Even though the part of California where I live is very agricultural, I never hear of poultry shows here. My favorite part of the California State Fair is the livestock barns and the agricultural exhibits! I went three times this summer!

Edited to add:
You know, I'd love to watch an animal show where they're judged on solely on behavior instead of looks/confirmation. (live behavior and video?) I'm not trying to rake up the whole issue of deformities from over-breeding and PETA, I'd just like to see a "Most Gentlemanly Rooster in Breed" or "Best Mamma Hen in breed" show.

Remembering the days when I used to have to milk cows, I'd REALLY like to see a "Least Likely to Smack You in the Face with a Poopy Tail" category in livestock shows.

 

[MrsChickendad]

LOCKUP

The Food People did not let the chickens out for two whole days! Barbara was beside herself! No sunshine, no treats, no nothing. They did not even collect eggs. Finally, on the second night when everyone was asleep, the light went on and the Food Lady came in to check on everyone and get the eggs. Barbara took the opportunity to hop down and have a snack at the feeder, just in case she got hungry during the night. (Actually, the question is, when is Barbara NOT hungry?} Leroy was snuggled up with his head under Wendy’s wing. He had tried snuggling with one of the ISAs, but she was moulting and her wing was drafty. After a head count, the Food Lady wished the girls a good night and promised treats for tomorrow.

The next morning, Leroy and Barbara led the charge as the chickens poured out the door. Freedom! The Food People threw out lots of scratch for everyone in the yard, and everyone stretched and flapped and ran around to see if someone else had a better treat. They also knew that there were lots of goodies in the Food Palace, and if the overhead door was open, they could go in and clean up any spilled treats. It was their job.

Whoa—who was that? There were two new chickens in jail! They were both banties, and the little rooster did his rooster dance for the little frizzle splash girl, who looked like she had an unfortunate encounter with an angry hairdresser. Barbara thought those round butts looked ridiculous, except on Leroy of course. Leroy had a manly round butt.

It was a fun day for chickens. Everyone ranged and found lots of tasty seeds and a few worms and slugs. Time flew by. Pretty soon it was getting dark, but the girls didn’t want to go in the coop. It had been a long two days being cooped up.

 

[sky68ou1]

so funny! keep it coming!

 

[AccentOnHakes]

Manly round butt.

 

[solarquail]

AWW no pictures?

haha round manly butt...

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