Thursday, March 27, 2008

The Chicken Whisperer

A year ago I posted these pictures of two chicks who were left in the nest when the hen took a large brood of previously hatched babes out and about. Eeyore brought the hatched chick and an almost hatched chick inside where we placed them in a box with a lamp over it to give them some warmth.

Eeyore played mama hen to the lonely babes.

When they were about half grown, he gave them to our Chino Valley Granddaughters. Later, he gave the girls a Bantam rooster. The little trio roam freely about the country acre, but Mu can walk up to them anywhere and scoop all three up in her arms at once.
A little scratching and a fellow just can't keep his eyes open!
I do hope to get in control of my life someday soon so I can both post
and read my favorite blogs again. I miss that morning routine,
and I miss keeping up with what's happening in every one's lives!

39 comments:

TomboCheck said...

great little update

Jan said...

Chicken Whisperer!

You are so clever, She..and I love the photos! :)

givethemhell said...

The Bantam rooster looks awesome.

Shammickite said...

I love your granddaughter's buttons!
How to hypnotise a chicken:
Tell her to put a thick long stick or broom handle on the ground, place the hen (or rooster) on the ground at the end of the broom handle and gently hold the hens head on the ground facing the end of the handle.... so the hen is looking along the length of the handle. Then gradually let go of the hen... she'll stay there with her chin on the ground mesmerised by the handle.

Helen/Spike and Drusilla OK Citizens said...

What great pictures. I love the one of your grandaughter holding all three. Isn't it a shame that life has a tendency to get in the way of what we want to do?

Old Sourdough said...

Oh, I miss my chickens. I loved watching them scratching, pecking, and dusting themselves, even if it WAS in my flower beds! :o(

Anonymous said...

Really nice photographs. I love chickens too.

Have a nice weekend.

Abraham Lincoln in Brookville, Ohio.

Changes in the wind said...

Great post....the first picture with the chick still in the egg is amazing! and the to see your Granddaughter holding them.....really special.

Linda G. said...

Thanks Tombo:)

Thanks Jan:) They really seem to love her!

Givem, those little things shine and glint in the sunshine..

ex, I'm emailing Mu right away..I'm sure she'll have fun with that!

Hey Teach, I keep hoping things will return to simmer:)

OldSD, there is something homey about some hens roaming the yard doin' their little business:)

Thanks OldML:)

Changes, we weren't sure the chick in the egg would make it but she turned out to be that little golden hen!

photowannabe said...

Miss you too and I love this post and the title of chicken whisperer. Delightful. Blog when you can, I'll still be here.

quilteddogs said...

How great is this!!!

Mary Beth said...

I love the picture of the lonely chicks eploring E's neck. Chickens are one of those animals that look like so much fun when they're little and I'm never sure how I would react when they grow up. However, I'd love to see what the cat's would do if we let them loose in the back yard. "Look what she bought us now!!!!!" hee hee

Granny J said...

TBL -- To Be Linked, in my next Critter update! Splendid pictures, both of E and of Mu.

Chris Eldin said...

Very nice. I haven't been here for a while, but I love the look and feel of your posts.
:-)

meggie said...

Eeyore sure has a soft heart! What wonderful photos. Your Granddaughter is beautiful, & she looks lovely holding her little 'family'.
Are you OK?

Gypsy Butterfly said...

Hello Linda, Those baby chicks in the photo are so adorable!

bobbie said...

A delightful post and pictures. I really like that rooster!

Bobbi said...

well first, I'll be: another Bobbi(e), but I was looking for your Gone is Gone mention as a lover of anything Wanda Gag. Thankfully, I couldn't find it because then I wouldn't have enjoyed your blog as much as I have! My Dad moved to Prescott right when you did. Having terrible asthma in Mn and an Uncle, Bill Bockus, living there, Grandma packed them up for better health. All was well till it Snowed ! she burned the furniture to keep warm and promptly headed back to Mn! I never could find the Wanda mention (steer me?)and would love to link it up!

Shammickite said...

Does that mean you're not blogging any more?????

Old Sourdough said...

(sigh...) Missing you... :o(

Jan said...

She..I'm really beginning to get concerned!

I hope that all is well.

Shammickite said...

Me too, the last sentence in the post is rather worrisome!

Changes in the wind said...

Add me to the concerned list........

Shammickite said...

I'll keep checking in, just in case.

givethemhell said...

Good evening Linda,

not having heard from you for so long I wonder if you are alright. Wishing you the best of health,
Eva

Leigh Russell said...

Love the pictures.

Anonymous said...

I really enjoyed the pictures and story.

Jan said...

She..I am so concerned about you..it's been a long time since your last post.

I pray that you and your family are well.

I miss you so much.

Changes in the wind said...

Miss you:(

Akasha Savage. said...

Haven't heard from you for sooo long.
Hope all is well with you and yours.
:)

Rowan said...

I've finally got round to reading blogs again and have found that it's a while since your last post. I do hope that all is well with you and yours and tat it's simply a busy life that is responsible for the break.

Anonymous said...

I just love your blog. I have just discovered it,love all the past posts.I was so happy to see your grandaughter Mu.My daughter is a Mu too! I call her Mu or MuMu more than her given name.And my favourite chickens are Rhode Island reds.I do hope you keep blogging!I'dlove you to pay me a visit, and, like others, I hope you are well - it is such an enjoyable site here.

Jan said...

She..just checking in to see if you have been here.

I think of you all the time, and I'm sending good thoughts your way, in hopes of seeing you back here, soon.

God bless you, and keep you, my dear friend.

givethemhell said...

Hello she,

I saw that you visited my blog "give them hell" today. You probably saw that it is all in French now. I have switched to French and have French visitors (mostly). Nevertheless I would appreciate if you left me a note there.

Hoping to hear from you,
Eva

Jan said...

She..I just came over to say hello, and to say that I miss your posts, and your visits to my blog. I miss the encouraging words that you always left for me there.

I know it's asking a lot, but I would love it if you could email me, just to let me know how you are. I can't find an email address or you here, but mine can be found on my blog.

Love you, She..always wondering how you are.

Changes in the wind said...

You are in my thoughts and prayers.......we miss you.

Changes in the wind said...

So wish we would hear something from you......

Granny Annie said...

It is August already. I so hope you are okay. You are missed:-)

Changes in the wind said...

Sure do miss you...................