Jul 01
2009

New Baby Chicks Double the Flock

I wonder if the reason God makes baby animals so adorably cute is to ensure that we will love and care for them?

Think of a baby kitten’s wide-eyed stare, puppies tumbling over each other in enthusiastic play, baby koala bears holding on to their mums, baby kids flopping their big ears around. Heck, even babies that grow up to be killers are lovable when they’re little—baby bear cubs, coyotes, foxes.

Not snakes though. A small size does not improve a snake’s lovability factor.

Baby chicks, I think, rank among the most adorable of the adorable baby animals. Adorablest? I know because I have six new baby chicks as of this morning—two buff laced Polish, two standard white crested blue and two Easter egg standard. (At least, that’s what I ordered.)

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This adorable Easter egg standard's name is Meredith. Not only will Meredith go nicely with Myrtle, Maude, Madelein and Marilyn, but it is also Ben's girlfriend's name. Live long and prosper, Meredith!

This little cutie is one of the Easter egg standards and will grow up to lay blue/green eggs.

If everyone survives to adulthood, we will then have 12 hens and a big old rooster named T. Boone Chickens. That will double the number of hens T. Boone must service.

My husband keeps shaking his head and asking, “What are we going to do with a dozen eggs a day?”

Frankly, I don’t give a damn. I just like my chickens. The eggs dishes are a bonus—quiche, pound cake, omelets, souffle, frittatas, egg salad, deviled eggs, creme brulee, chocolate ice cream, cookie dough ice cream, chocolate chip cherry ice cream…

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14 Responses to “New Baby Chicks Double the Flock”

  1. Donalyn Says:
    July 1st, 2009 at 5:21 pm

    I miss my chickens, but it is too hard to find someone to care for them properly when we travel. So, alas, no cluckers for us for awhile. I will have to live vicariously through you I guess :)

  2. Kate Says:
    July 1st, 2009 at 6:05 pm

    I like chickens too and this one is adorable,Robin.
    I had a friend once who also collected about a dozen or more eggs per day. She actually started a very small business with the neighbors. She sold her eggs and would put a dozen in their mailboxes. She only had about 3 or 4 neighbors, so once a week they’d each get a fresh delivery of a dozen eggs.

    Oh, good idea, Kate. I wonder if I have any neighbors that would have something to trade? I wouldn’t mind some fruit, such as apples or pears.

    Robin

  3. MA Says:
    July 1st, 2009 at 6:11 pm

    pretty darn cute and fluffy. Take the “too many” eggs to spin class and share them. Keep the chickens.

    MA, you have me all figured out, don’t you?!? As a matter of fact, I’m taking eggs to Pilates class today!

    Robin

  4. Gail Says:
    July 1st, 2009 at 7:05 pm

    Absolutely adorable! I am sure T Boone will not complain…gail

  5. Lisa at Greenbow Says:
    July 1st, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    Do you have a food panty that could use your extra eggs??

    This little chick is adorable. I can see why you would want a flock of different types of chickens.

    Surely there must be a food pantry around here. There’s also a homeless shelter. Will investigate!

    Robin

  6. Jean Says:
    July 1st, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    I’m with you – baby snakes are not cute. But all the others are! Love your little chick and good luck with all the eggs.

  7. daniel (men's belt buckles) Says:
    July 2nd, 2009 at 10:32 am

    OK, it’s awesome cute. Funny: that facial expression makes it look a bit like a raptor. @ a dozen eggs a day, I think I’d find a growers’ market and see whether I could unload the eggs in exchange for a few bucks and some pleasant banter… assuming backyard eggs aren’t regulated out of growers’ markets.

  8. Mr. McGregor's Daughter Says:
    July 2nd, 2009 at 3:06 pm

    I believe in that theory, and I think it even applies to human babies. But I have to disagree with you about the snakes. I think they’re very cute.

  9. MNGarden Says:
    July 5th, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    Aww! I love all animals and birds and really only have the wild ones that are about. I should live at the zoo.
    Donna

  10. Randi S Says:
    July 6th, 2009 at 9:00 am

    So unbelievably cute! And I love the M theme on the names — well done!

  11. Shady Gardener Says:
    July 8th, 2009 at 9:29 pm

    WHAT a cute chick! (And a great photo!) :-) It’s a great idea to donate eggs to a food pantry. Would you be inspired to sell at the Farmer’s Market? Love the names of your chicks.

  12. Tina Says:
    July 8th, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    inviting you over to my 500th post give away
    http://gardengoose.blogspot.com/2009/07/500th-post-giveaway-75-worth-of-awesome.html
    ~Tina

    p.s. cute chickee

  13. feralchick Says:
    July 13th, 2009 at 12:30 pm

    Love that perfect little egg tooth!

  14. sharon Says:
    July 13th, 2009 at 7:36 pm

    Homemade pasta with your own eggs! She’s a lovely auburn.

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February 6th, 2012

Another Monday.

Harry and I spent the better part of the weekend painting the master bedroom. We traded off between rolling and detail work and we both made our fair share of messes. For a while Sophie perched on top of a chaise to supervise our work. Sarah was distraught. She does not like change.

Today we get back to normal. I will have to do something about my manicure. Speckled fingernails in Benjamin Moore Light Pewter is not really a good look.

Here’s wishing you a happy, calm and productive week.

Robin

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February 3rd, 2012

If you’re in the neighborhood and just happen to have your paintbrush and paint clothes with you, stop on by. Harry and I are taking the day off from work to start painting the master bedroom. We figure it’ll take until Sunday. Harry does most of the rolling—no small chore with high ceilings—and I do all the tedious detail work. You, of course, can pitch in wherever you like.

We’re painting it a dove grey. So if you see some grey in my hair in the next few days, it’s paint. Got it? The grey is paint.

Robin

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February 2nd, 2012

Happy Groundhog Day! What are you doing to celebrate?

We’ll have a special dinner of NOT groundhog. Dinner will be a special pasta (TBD) and some yummy homemade yeast rolls. Then we’ll pull out the photo album of past Groundhog Days and reminisce. We will toast Puxatawny Phil by opening the first bottle of my homemade apfelwein, which I hope is sparkly by now. If it’s any good, you’ll hear more about it.

Cheers!

Robin

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February 1st, 2012

Working from a home office is not always what it’s cracked up to be. I have a lousy IT department (me). Interruptions range from barking dogs to crowing roosters. I hear my business phone ring during non-business hours.

But there is a lot good about a 15 step commute. Such as today. It’s cloudy and a bit drizzly, but the temps will climb into the mid 60s for the second day in a row. I will turn off the heat, throw open the windows and give the house—and office—a good airing. Ahhh!

Robin

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