Remember the little chick that Justin and Claui's hen hatched out?
He (or she -- opinions differ) is near grown now and Momma has gone off, possibly to raise another brood. I think she got tired of this giant following her everywhere
Meanwhile, another hen, inspired by the banty, has hatched out three chicks --
It seems to be a case of the toner running out . . .
Justin tells me that this momma has a nest deep in the hay -- here's hoping these babies make it.
I love seeing the chickens running free -- but we can't let out ours (the upstairs chickens) till the garden's done.
This one below is a young Sex Link -- a handsome biddy...
With a compelling gaze.
5 comments:
A case of the toner running out... how perfect is that for the shot!!! Love it!
Delightful update on the chickens. Toner chicks - great phrase!
Who knew you had upstairs chickens and downstairs chickens? Bet those upstairs ones are pretty jealous right now.
When my sister-in-law and her kids lived in the house Justin and Claui have now (a quarter of a mile down hill from us,) the kids started referring to the two houses as upstairs and downstairs. As in: "We're going downstairs to play."
Vicki, how can I tell you how much I enjoyed seeing this post, just after sunset on a hot and humid NYC Sunday...a workday for me, I do add.
That big chick is now well on its (M/F to be decided) grown adventures. That trio of multi-toned chicks are adorable. The toner metaphor was original and perfect for words typed into a computer. Nature...always a muse.
I also love the origin of your local Upstairs Downstairs theme.
If the heat and humdity in this apartment weren't now giving up a challenge to my fan, I'd write more....
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