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Chicken Wire Isn't Just For Chickens!
First off, I want to apologize. I should have taken a before picture. I am constantly taking pictures and for the life of me, I can't believe I forgot to take a before picture. Anyway. . .here's the...
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Snow Day!!!
Today was a snow day. And even better, it was a Friday snow day. Really now, is there anything more fun than a snow day when you're a kid? I don't think so!!Our neighbor Riley came over in the morning,...
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I had fun taking pictures of the girls in my previous "Snow Day" post, but my mom, who is visiting with my sister in Texas right now told me that I should have video taped it. She wanted to see. So...
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Can I Share My Proud Moment??
It starts with her.My Amazing firstborn child. She LOVES her chickens. . .and her cats. . .She loves any living animal. She is a very kind soul. Daddy was hoping at least one of his girls would show...
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St. Patrick's Day Surprise!
It actually started this morning. You see, not everyone knows this, but if you leave your shoes outside on the eve of St. Patrick's day, the next morning you will find gold in them!You have to be very...
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The Dust Bath. . .
Dust baths are absolutely essential for chickens. They prevent parasites such as lice, mites and ticks from making homes in chickens feathers and on their legs. Dirt naturally clogs the respiratory...
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I Love My Chickens!!
I mean I really, really LOVE my chickens!They have so much personality and are so fun to watch. They love their human family and give us the most delicious eggs! I am really having the hardest time...
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And Here We Go Again. . .
The newly hatched baby Buff Orpingtons have arrived! They are only one day old. Please meet, from left to right. . .Buttercup, Rosie, and LexieThey are so incredibly sweet!!!As you can see, the love...
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God and Chickens...
I know, I know. It has been nearly a year since I have blogged. I'm sorry. I am going to start up again and hopefully slowly catch everyone up. But for now, I just wondered something and I'll share...
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Adorable Valentine Chickens!!
Tara and Madeline both have friends who either are chicken owners, or just plain love chickens. For these "special" friends, Tara and Madeline made these Valentines...Are these not just the CUTEST...
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Clash Your Clothes....
Yep! It's "Clash Your Clothes" night at Awana. Tara opted out from dressing up, but Madeline went ALL OUT!!
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God is such an amazing artist!!
I've been seeing this picture of a rooster floating around on Facebook, to which I was certain just had to be photoshopped.I have a lot of experience with digital artistry and know how easily this...
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Pink Eye. . .
Madeline woke up this morning with both of her eyes crusted shut from pink eye. It took several trips back and forth to the sink to warm a washcloth and gently soften the gunk before she was able to...
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Tara's Amazing Gift. . .
. . .is the ability to learn easily. She is an academically gifted child. She is very humble about this and knows that it is truly a gift from God.I need to give the back story here. Back in...
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What's in an eggshell??
Well apparently a LOT! While making breakfast for Tara and Madeline earlier this week, something, well, different caught my eye. One of our Henny Penny's lays very light colored eggs. I never really...
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Sheltered By Gods Loving Arms. . .
People who live on a farm, or simply raise backyard chickens like us, know that danger is always lurking. When a threat does actually strike, a mother hen spreads her wings and covers her little...
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Woodland Friends. . .
I really love where we live. We are surrounded by acres of woods and there is never a shortage of wildlife to enjoy. Yesterday, I felt like I was literally surrounded by deer all morning. It was so...
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So What's Up With The Chickens?
Well, it's been a bit of a roller coaster. Sadly, we lost all of our baby chicks that we got last year. Rosie died the second day we had her. She was really weak, but while the girlies were at...
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Recycle Project For School
Madeline has to create a recycle project for school. She needed to take something that you might normally throw away and make a new use for it. She wanted to use her chickens. So we started to save...
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I Hope Dixie Doesn't Die. . .
My poor sweet Dixie. I feel just awful. Dixie is very sick and I didn't realize it. I'm hoping it's not too late. I brought her in the house on Sunday to give her a bath to see if I could find out...
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A Girl With Her Sick Chicken. . .
Last night, the girls brought Dixie outside to spend some time with her in the fresh air. Last night, It was really difficult for Tara and Madeline to go to bed. They were both crying and not wanting...
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Goodbye Dixie. . .
You were an amazing pet. We never knew that we could ever fall in love with chickens, but soon after bringing you and your sisters into our home, we did. You had an amazing life for a chicken. You...
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Fresh Eggs. . .
I have been eyeballing this Egg Skelter for some time. I don't put our chickens eggs in the fridge. We eat them often and if they are not washed, the bloom on the outside of the eggs will keep them...
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Dixie's Reign Of Fame. . .
I want to thank everyone who left us such nice comments when we were helping and then losing our sweet chicken, Dixie. It meant so much to us. We really do miss her. Daisy has taken Dixie's place at...
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Chicken Wisdom. . .
All I Need To Know In Life, I Learned From My HensWake up early, stay busy, rest when you need to, but always stay alert.Visit your favorite places each day.Scratch out a living.Routine is good.Plump...
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