After the snow storm last week I spent a lot of time dropping grapes on the track in the barnyard to encourage everyone to get out and run around some.
At some point Hermione the hen got spooked – I think Doink was a being a little piggy with the treats. She took flight and landed in the snow. She flailed there for a second, then took flight again and ended up in the MIDDLE of the snow on Brandy’s plank. I stood there and watched her try and figure out what to do for at least a full five minutes….
She paced back and forth, back and forth.
How did I get here?
She looked down.
Snow here…
She looked around.
And snow here…
She was surrounded by snow and couldn’t figure out how to get back to the path. I swear I could see her little chicken brain trying to solve the problem. Finally, she gathered up her courage and took charge of the situation.
I think I can, I think I can!
Here goes…
Whoo wee!
Aarrkkk!
Almost there!
She’s imitating the John Travolta dance scene in Pulp Fiction.
And now, she’s an eagle!
Whew. Solid ground! No cold tootsies for this hen.
And there, my friends, is but one reason I love these animals so much – free daily entertainment!
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You did good in having your camera handy…great post!
Linda
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Thanks Linda – it was so much fun to watch. Chickens are the funniest!
Can’t believe you caught all that on film!
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It’s actually the camera on movie setting. Then I had to learn how to crop the individual frames. Can you imagine how long that took? 🙂
Yeah, so glad she figured it out! Gotta love the hours of entertainment our animals offer us. I sure do. 🙂
Hope you’re having a great weekend
Jen
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I could spend all day every day just watching them!
hi from cleverchicks hop. thanks for having the camera ready i loved the sport sequence. They are so funny.
Thanks for stopping by! And yes, it’s like a 24 hour comedy club out there!
Haha! I love it! Great photos. I’m so amazed you were able to capture the whole scene like that. Chickens are always good for a laugh 🙂
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Another great one. I love watching the antics of my hens. I don’t have my camera ready though.
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Sometimes I swear at the camera when I’m in the barnyard, but I’m always glad I got the pics when I get inside!
My hens crack me up all the time. They can always put a smile on my face.
It’s like a comedy club in my backyard!
Great flight sequence. Love the John Travolta one.
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The humans in our family love to dance – I like to think that the chickens do too!
Great post! I love my chickens and I can tell you love yours too….:)
I do. They make me smile!
I so love this post today we let the chickens free range as we were out working in the yard and I so enjoyed their antics and adventures! Aren’t they so much fun? I love those gals! I love how you documented the whole chicken thinking process ha ha LOL and the photographs are amazing! I am so glad you linked up this week to “The Ole’ Saturday Homesteading Trading Post” blog hop this week! http://www.lilsuburbanhomestead.com/2013/03/08/the-ole-saturday-homesteading-trading-post-ed-no-41/
So cute! I love how you captured her thought process.
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Too funny! I love the shots of her in action! Thanks for sharing this on The HomeAcre Hop! Hope to see you this evening at:
http://www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com/2013/03/the-homeacre-hop-10.html
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