I want to take this ‘country’ thing to a whole new level…
That’s right. As I’ve mentioned loads of times on this blog, I have lots of pets. 3 dogs 4 goldfish, 2 betas, 2 dwarf frogs & 2 hermit crabs. You can see pictures of some of these pets here and here.
Today I have decided that I am adding 6 more pets to my repertoire. Seriously.
5 of these little boogers:
Rhode Island Redsand 1 of these cutie pies:
A silky
WHY, you ask? Well… I have a large square fence that’s not being used and they are cute little pets that they provide fresh, organic eggs. Granted, I don’t eat eggs – but Gary & Wes do! I am going to send some eggs with my mother-in-law to the market where she sells her famous cakes and crafts in town… and hopefully I can make some money off of the eggs, to cover their feed. The silky is just for a pet, she’ll lay tiny little eggs.
My mom is going to read this and probably definitely a) laugh out loud b) roll her eyes c) call me immediately. She knows I’m an animal lurver, but she thinks I am a nut. And she may be right. And mom, I know that you’re wondering where I am going to put my coop, so I’ll go ahead and answer that one… in my bathroom.
Just kidding 
Back on the flat spot behind the house. In the woods.
And if you’re worried that I’m going into this chicken biz all virgin-y, don’t worry. My in-laws are expert farmers and I have already asked for help. No chickens will be harmed. Hopefully. I will keep you all posted on my poultry related adventures. Wish me luck!
Enjoy this video of one of my favorite bluegrass tunes… “Cluck Old Hen”
Look at you lil Mrs. Country girl! I love it. Hubs has been trying to talk me into getting chickens but I'm still on the fence about it. You'll have to let me know how it goes.
Alicia W.
July 22, 2009
Look at you lil Mrs. Country girl! I love it. Hubs has been trying to talk me into getting chickens but I'm still on the fence about it. You'll have to let me know how it goes.
Alicia W.
July 22, 2009
You can also get input from Emily, they got chickens too.
How come you don't like eggs??? We love eggs at our house.
Good luck!
I've seen that other weird looking chicken (ha ha ha) a neighbor of a friend had them and it scared the poop out of my son … my friend was "chicken-sitting" so we went to see them, her son dropped a basketball right by their "cage" and they went crazy, poor Nico hates chickens now … guess won't be coming to see you very often now :0) jk
Claudia
July 22, 2009
You can also get input from Emily, they got chickens too.
How come you don't like eggs??? We love eggs at our house.
Good luck!
I've seen that other weird looking chicken (ha ha ha) a neighbor of a friend had them and it scared the poop out of my son … my friend was "chicken-sitting" so we went to see them, her son dropped a basketball right by their "cage" and they went crazy, poor Nico hates chickens now … guess won't be coming to see you very often now :0) jk
Claudia
July 22, 2009
I hope they lay the pretty green eggs! Love those!
Miss Thystle
July 22, 2009
I hope they lay the pretty green eggs! Love those!
Miss Thystle
July 22, 2009
Amy,Four words.. I simply love them!! That RL red is beautiful and the little silky, I can't wait to hold it..I hope one day maybe you'll have a horse, pot belly pig, rabbits hmmm what else.. big garden..You've always had a big heart for God's creatures.. Love, Mom..(nothing I would change about you.) I am smiling real big!!
mom
July 23, 2009
Amy,Four words.. I simply love them!! That RL red is beautiful and the little silky, I can't wait to hold it..I hope one day maybe you'll have a horse, pot belly pig, rabbits hmmm what else.. big garden..You've always had a big heart for God's creatures.. Love, Mom..(nothing I would change about you.) I am smiling real big!!
mom
July 23, 2009
How cute! I'm all for country living just without the animals!
I imagine this will make Wes extremely happy, have fun with them!
Chandra
July 23, 2009
Awwww. I'm coming to visit! I just want to squeeze that little silky. She's pretty!
Tricia Nugen
July 24, 2009