Jul 20
2009

Gratuitous Chicken Photos

The six new baby chicks have just moved to their outdoor digs during the daytime. It's still too cool at night for them outside. They are practicing their pecking and scratching.

The six new baby chicks have just moved to their outdoor digs during the daytime. It's still too cool at night for them outside. They are practicing their pecking and scratching.

hilary

Here's Hilary after she has just finished devastating the monarda patch I've been trying to grow next to the chicken run. Is that a satisfied look on her face?

If he weren't so stupid--I mean simple--I would swear that T. Boone Chickens knows when I'm taking his photo. He always seems to pose and flap his wings for me.

If he weren't so stupid--I mean simple--I would swear that T. Boone Chickens knows when I'm taking his photo. He always seems to pose and flap his wings for me.

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13 Responses to “Gratuitous Chicken Photos”

  1. Gail Says:
    July 20th, 2009 at 6:22 pm

    Love the chicken photos~~they make me smile. gail

    But Gail, you always smile! (But thanks!)
    - Robin

  2. Jujurama Says:
    July 20th, 2009 at 7:22 pm

    Is TBoone a leghorn? Hes very photogenic & he knows it!

    I was told T. Boone is a white Plymouth Rock–by the same guy who said he was a hen. Hilary & Harriette are white leghorns though.
    - Robin

  3. Mr. McGregor's Daughter Says:
    July 20th, 2009 at 8:01 pm

    T. Boone reminds me of this turkey that lived at a farm zoo. When he saw people coming, he’d spread his tail & puff up his feathers in the hope of a handout. Those birdbrains are smarter than they look.

  4. cityslipper (food dryer) Says:
    July 21st, 2009 at 7:35 am

    Chicken puppies are very cute. And forget her mischievousness: Hillary is doing the classic “model walk” in which each step falls directly in front of the previous one. Has she considered a career in modeling?

  5. Linda Belcher Says:
    July 22nd, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    My daughter and a friend have chickens and snakes getting to them is a problem. With movable chicken coops how can you prevent this from happening?

  6. Daffodil Planter Says:
    July 23rd, 2009 at 11:45 pm

    Adorable!

    Hillary’s definitely ready for her close-up!

  7. Cheri Lewthwaite Says:
    July 25th, 2009 at 7:35 pm

    Those chickens are so cute :) I love your blog so much I’m adding it to my bloglist, hope that’s ok?

  8. Jean Says:
    July 26th, 2009 at 2:46 pm

    Hi Robin,
    Your baby chicks are terribly cute (well, so are the elders). I’ve often wondered about chickens and gardens. I know they’re good for getting the pests out but tearing up your blooms or beds? That’s what I would be afraid of!
    Jean

  9. Cheri Says:
    July 27th, 2009 at 2:35 am

    Jean – my poor friend had all her planted spinach eaten up by her wandering chickens, they can be a pain.

    Here’s a laugh – look at these funny little chick shawls *giggles*
    http://redshirtknitting.com/?p=269

  10. Jen Says:
    July 27th, 2009 at 8:19 pm

    Love the chicken pics. Makes me what some of my own.

  11. Renee Says:
    July 28th, 2009 at 10:47 am

    LOVE your blog.

  12. Kristi Says:
    July 29th, 2009 at 5:11 pm

    I think those are the prettiest chickens I’ve ever seen.

  13. Garden Lily Says:
    August 6th, 2009 at 1:59 am

    Oh, I think T. Boone is showing off for the photo. Too cute. I love the fancy ‘doos on the chicks. They are delightful. I look forward to seeing more photos.

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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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