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[hallerlake]

Quote: So far 9 hatched and two more pipped. I started with twelve eggs. There was one early quitter. 11 out of 12 isn't bad.

 

[KMHunter]

Quote: I hear you! And this year I have roosters. So you can imagine what my hens would look like after a few weeks of rain and a rooster doing his thing multiple times a day. Very dirty hens!

 

[itsren]

The Chicken Rustler's cracking me up. He sends me texts with pictures of where my son's origami Yoda is visiting. So awesome!

 

[Chickielady]

One of our favorite fall/winter dinners. We're having it tonight. Thought I'd share! And if anyone knows about Paleo and that we're eating that way...this isn't Paleo. There's no beans in Paleo. I don't care. Gotta have us some beans sometimes!

Yup...we cheat if it won't hurt our tummies.

Tex-Mex Corn Chip Chili Serves one family usually Prep: 10min Cook: 35min
2Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1lb lean ground beef (I sub all sorts of meat though...tonight is chicken cubed!)
1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped (about 1c.)
1-2 cloves garlic unless you're Renee

1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
15oz can black beans
15oz can pinto beans (tonight I subbed kidney, still tastes fine)
10oz can tomatoes w/ green chilies
salt & pepper to taste
1/2c chopped cilantro
12oz. pepper jack cheese, shredded (or monterey jack, YUM and not spicy for kids!)
one bag Fritos or similar corn chips

1. In a dutch oven or large skillet, heat oil on med-high. Add beef, cook 7 min. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, & cumin, cook on med-low 5 min. Add means (don't drain) & tomatoes; bring to simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick (approx. 15 min). Season w/ salt/pepper.

2. Stir in cilantro, top w/ cheese, serve over corn chips in a bowl or have them on the side so they don't get too soggy.

 

[Chickielady]

The Chicken Rustler's cracking me up. He sends me texts with pictures of where my son's origami Yoda is visiting. So awesome!

Kinda like the roaming gnome ?

 

[Chickielady]

So, there have been several references to buckeyes today, so I had to share a story.

Last spring we bought our chicks, and one was a lovely buckeye we named Lucy. For the first 2 days my 4 year old couldn't remember her name, so she'd ask, "What's the buckeye's name?" The word "buckeye" didn't come out quite right, but she's 4, so I didn't think too much about it. That is, until the second day when I said, for the 87th time, "The buckeye's name is Lucy," and my daughter said to me, looking irritated, "Why are you calling her a butt guy? She's a nice chickie!" My husband, of course, thought it was hysterical, and continued to tease her. She says, "Dad says butt guy to be funny, but I say butt guy because I can't say the real word!"

Now, just to be VERY clear, she says "bu...K...eye," to avoid any possible misinterpretation. (and no, she still can't remember the name Lucy.)

--Nikki

Oh kids are a crack up !!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Chickielady]

Send this to Drumstick Dive & RonB ??
Those 2 love games !

 

[Chickielady]

Oh, I thought that was a done deal?? Ok, well, we don't have MEAN drakes here, so no prob!

Mario is getting tired of waiting...all messages to Katy have not been responded to...IDK what is up...maybe she is dealing with that shoulder surg she had been talking about a few months ago ?

 

[itsren]

Kinda like the roaming gnome ?

 

[Chickielady]

Well I am still looking for 1) Blue Copper Cockerel

2) Splash Blue Copper Cockerel (no gold/brown/red leakage)

And................my neighbor wants Silver laced dottes if anyone has any for sale or hatching eggs ?

**** Gold laced would be OK with him, too.************