Three New Babies

 

Lookee at what I 'found'.

These little ladies are of the 'Light Brahma' persuasion. It has been a few years since I've owned this brand. They grow-into such beautiful chickens; and the previous ones were so nice and caring. 

 

+++ I remember when one of the other chicken became ill, [that she had grown-up with] it was the Brahma that would often sit with her in a seemingly nursing manner.

 

Is This The Longest Chicken Egg, Ever ?

Today, when I went to release the hens from their nighttime 'secure area', I found a super long egg. 

I've found oversized eggs before; but I think that this one creates a record. 

I'm not sure of which one laid the egg. However, I am able to limit it down to three of the ten hens. Guess I'll be making omelet from just this one alone. When I crack it, I will notice whether two or three yolks are inside.

 

Just chickens, doing their thing.

Finding worms, bugs and things of that nature.

If they ever find mom any black-gold, we will be set.

There are 10 hens. {Though all are not pictured here.}

 

Curious Chickens !

I was in the backyard with my trusted camera, and noticed that the chickens were starring at the camera and I in a curious manner. I decided to capture the moments.

 

~~ BLUEBIRDS  ~~

 Pink White Tonal Floral

 Ohio Star ~ Quilt Top Blocks

Loving the Bluebirds theme.

 

I've been enjoying sewing Ohio Star blocks again.

These are approximately 13 1/4 x 13 1/4 inches each.

Pretty alternate white on white tonal fabric.

 

To Capture a REDBIRD known as a CARDINAL

I had never realized how difficult it was to capture a photo of a Redbird/Cardinal until a few days ago, after a great Aussie buddy mentioned never having seen a redbird in person.

I had to think about it, but was pretty sure that I'd seen the little critters many times, in the trees, and on the ground of my property.

Questioning my own eyes, I then made it a point to be on the watch-out for REDBIRDS, male and female. (as though I can discern the difference)

Look closely and you'll notice the yellow and black beak trademark of Cardinals.

Seeing these beautiful creatures, and photographing them proved to be a different subject; for, they would always fly away before I could get my camera.

It happened while digging in my garden yesterday. [I had the camera outside, in anticipation of photo-ing preparations that I'd begun towards my upcoming vegetable garden] I heard a lot of BIRD-CHATTER, looked up, and there was a Cardinal amongst the crew. You betcha, he/she flew from tree to tree, limb to limb, as though he/she knew that the camera was focused on it. It took patience from me, waiting, and moving from one angle to another just to get these photos.  Finally, it remained still long enough for ME-Yeah Right!!

You'll probably notice that it was constantly moving from one pose to another. (perhaps he/she decided to pose for my camera afterall, just as a fashion model does, displaying varying angles).

Oops, the electric-wire decided to get in the photo as well!!