The Chicken Mama

I Had A Bad Day

It was like they all fell at the same time – whoosh!

To be honest, it was not a bad third world day. I simply had a less than pleasant Monday. It was full of those things that make my …

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Filed Under: Around the Barnyard, Mostly Human

The BEST Halloween Craft EVER

The coolest hay EVER!

I have a cousin, Beth, who is crazy talented. Crazy. Talented. Everything she touches turns freaking awesome.

She has always been kind of magical to me. She was the older cousin I looked up to, the …

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Filed Under: DIY, Mostly Human

Life Lessons In The Barnyard

The supervisor is taking a break.

I had a glorious afternoon in the barnyard this past week. A glorious, nutty afternoon. I started by making a to-do list then headed out into the beautiful, sunny day.

First chore? Moving the …

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Filed Under: Around the Barnyard, Mostly Human

Congratulations, Ethel!

This girl’s been up to something…

Yesterday just before I took off for work I looked out back and saw Ethel in the yard again. Deep sigh. They have such a nice barnyard. The grass is NOT greener on the …

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Filed Under: Around the Barnyard, Chickens

Can’t We All Just Get Along? Well, Maybe….

Doesn’t being the bully get exhausting, Brandy???

With winter weather soon upon us, I’ve been watching for signs that Brandy has really, truly accepted Jessie as part of her family. Indoor time will greatly increase as the snow flies and …

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Filed Under: Doink and The Goats

Chicken Zombie Apocolypse

Feathers, feathers everywhere!

Fall is here. Fall is NOT my favorite season.

I think of myself as mostly an optimist. However, the fall season, with all the leaves dropping off trees (let’s be honest, those leaves are dying) gets me …

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Filed Under: Chickens