July 31, 2010
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We’re all a-twitter…
and all a-buzz…
and all a-flutter…
becuz…
Clara is about to become a mommy!
I thought I heard cheeps coming from the inside of some special brown eggs she is sitting upon…hatching is imminent, I believe.
And Minnie has her second announcement of the summer:
Meet Sunny and Little Black Chick! Sunny could easily become Sonny, but…well, whether he/she is a rooster or hen will determine Little Black Chick’s name.
Delbert and his boys
Yes, they are both boys. Remember when they were hatched back in May? My, haven’t they grown! Their awkward adolescent attempts at crowing are hilarious, with broken cackles and caws galore. But they will learn, for they have a masterful teacher who still is in wonderful voice.
And remember Salty, Pepper and Corny? Alas, we’ve bid adieu to Pepper who became supper for some varmint earlier this week. Beautiful black and white feathers were all that remained, leaving no doubt as to the outcome of the encounter. Sad days mingle with happy ones on the farm.
Notice the upturn of the pretty tail feathers on these chicks? These are reputed to be araucaunas (the man at the farm supply said they were Americaunas, but I’m just not sure about that.) We shall see. If we are lucky enough to have one or both turn out to be GIRLS (crossing our fingers), the color of their eggs will confirm (or deny) their heritage. I just hope for hens.
I simply adored all the Anne of Green Gables books when I was growing up (and still do!) But upon one thing I must disagree with dear Lucy Maud.
Although Anne termed them “coarse,” zinnias are my favorite summer flower. I prefer the term “hardy,” and their colors cannot be outdone.
They are veritable magnets for flutterbys.
And zinnias are the perfect flower for cutting.
I have competition in the garden. The horses love green bean vines.
Chip just likes to be with me when I’m in the garden.
I had lots of company this morning.
Hope your weekend is filled with home-grown goodness!
Comments (7)
Where are your chickens? I don’t remember seeing them on your farm. I would love to have some, but I’m afraid of finding feathers, as you mentioned.
I think I’m in love with Chip. I had a Springer Spaniel named Bo who was my heart for 15 years. Had her before I had old Bud.
I love the garden we walk we had with you this morning. I love the beautiful flowers and the farm animals. I also love zinnias. the make a great cut flower and last a long time.
T.T.F.N.
Congratulations on the chicks! Sam one of your grandsons raises chickens. One hen was notcied flying out of the pen and disappearing repeatedly. Time passed and one day she came out of the barn with a flock of baby chicks behind her when Sam just happened to be outside also. He opened the chicken yard fence and in trotted Mom with her babies following. He did then pen her and her little brood safely away from the rest of the flock. A very devoted Mother.
Came home yesterday to a porch full of the black and blue butterflies. Don’t know what was attracting them.
Do you plant seeds for the Zinnias etc.? How long does it take them to bloom? I usually buy plants but not for things such as this and I want oodles of them Things are going to be done differently around here next spring….I hope! lol Big plans on my part.
We have colored eggs from whatever that chicken is from bestest friend. She ended up with more colors than I’ve ever seen from green to pink to bluish to pale yellow.
When Zeb is no longer with us and oh, my is he slowing down…if we are still in the mood we might try chickens again but hopefully by then Wil will begin to travel again and get rid of the cattle. We aren’t getting any younger.
I love all your zinnias, and chickens!
I’m sitting here smiling b/c I think of Anne Shirley each time I admire zinnias! It’s fun to know you also have the same thoughts.
We have a hen sitting on some eggs. We’ve only had chickens for a year so I’m not sure what to expect. I don’t want any more roosters around here. Any advice?
The day one of our chickens gets killed will be pretty awful. They are such special pets for the children!
I enjoyed your post. Have a good day! I’m off to make some refrigerator pickles……….
One more thing~ The butterfly is BEAUTIFUL. Esp. in that top picture. was it hard to photograph? They always seem to fly away from me the moment I get close enough!