We’ve been battling harsh winter elements this week, from freezing rain to snow and bitterly cold temperatures, the likes of which we have not experienced in years. We welcomed two new chicks, which hatched on New Year’s Day. The flockers are holding up well to the cold and snow that fell later in the week, but the roosters have been fending off frostbite with all their might.

Blaze, (Black Copper Marans rooster) shows signs of mild frostbite on his comb and wattles.

Mr. Chicken Chick laughs at me nightly as I don my spelunker headlamp and trudge out to the coops, Eucerin cream in hand, to slather up the roosters’ combs and wattles. After dark is the best time to treat chickens for any purpose including frostbite, checking feet for bumblefoot or external parasites. If you don’t have a headlamp, I highly recommend acquiring one. Disregard any heckling from the family.

This is the first Black Copper Marans chick that hatched on New Year’s Day. If you missed the hatch live, you can catch the recording here.

My Blue Splash Marans, Windy, was featured in Hobby Farms Magazine this week, much to her dismay, it was not her most flattering photo. She’s my bumblefoot frequent-flyer, but is in good shape today.

Her agent called and insisted on the inclusion of this photo of  Windy’s better side. 
The view from the hatchway to the house this morning. The shovel awaits the next heaping mess of snow that’s on its way later tonight.
Buff Orpington pullet. No name yet.
Rachel (Bantam Cochin Frizzle) enjoys some frozen grass while Blaze (Black Copper Marans) stands guard. That’s love.
What’s up, Doc? Doc Brown is a White Crested Black Polish hen. She’s a sweetie.
Vera (Red Sex Link pullet) at sunset.

Penny. Poor Penny, molting hard at the worst of all possible times of the year. She’s holding up with plenty of friends surrounding her on the roost at night and in feathered huddles during the way when necessary. Penny is an Olive Egger.


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We’ve been battling harsh winter elements this week, from freezing rain to snow and bitterly cold temperatures, the likes of which we have not experienced in years. We welcomed two new chicks, which hatched on New Year’s Day. The flockers are holding up well to the cold and snow that fell later in the week, but the roosters have been fending off frostbite with all their might.

Blaze, (Black Copper Marans rooster) shows signs of mild frostbite on his comb and wattles.

Mr. Chicken Chick laughs at me nightly as I don my spelunker headlamp and trudge out to the coops, Eucerin cream in hand, to slather up the roosters’ combs and wattles. After dark is the best time to treat chickens for any purpose including frostbite, checking feet for bumblefoot or external parasites. If you don’t have a headlamp, I highly recommend acquiring one. Disregard any heckling from the family.

This is the first Black Copper Marans chick that hatched on New Year’s Day. If you missed the hatch live, you can catch the recording here.

My Blue Splash Marans, Windy, was featured in Hobby Farms Magazine this week, much to her dismay, it was not her most flattering photo. She’s my bumblefoot frequent-flyer, but is in good shape today.

Her agent called and insisted on the inclusion of this photo of  Windy’s better side. 
The view from the hatchway to the house this morning. The shovel awaits the next heaping mess of snow that’s on its way later tonight.
Buff Orpington pullet. No name yet.
Rachel (Bantam Cochin Frizzle) enjoys some frozen grass while Blaze (Black Copper Marans) stands guard. That’s love.
What’s up, Doc? Doc Brown is a White Crested Black Polish hen. She’s a sweetie.
Vera (Red Sex Link pullet) at sunset.

Penny. Poor Penny, molting hard at the worst of all possible times of the year. She’s holding up with plenty of friends surrounding her on the roost at night and in feathered huddles during the way when necessary. Penny is an Olive Egger.


Thanks for joining me and have a great week!
Rachel Divider
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Andi Williams
Andi Williams
10 years ago

I love the sign!!!

Trina Mechling
Trina Mechling
10 years ago

I absolutely love this print and her art work is beautiful. Wow, and to be self taught, now thats talent. I have quite a few cats that have adopted us, both inside and outside. Thanks for the blog and the chance to win.

Chris
Chris
10 years ago

Oh and I liked Sarah's page, told her you sent me and now I am commenting here! Tada! I would love to have this picture on my wall! I am slowing but surely adding more chickens and roosters to my decor…this picture would help a lot!

Sabina
Sabina
10 years ago

Of all of the give aways you have posted, and I of course have never won, lol, this one is my favorite by far. My kitchen is deocarate with a wine/grape theme, and since I am a chicken lover, thee are all shapes and sizes of chicken knick knacks as well. this would be perfect for my wall!

Ed
Ed
10 years ago

Awesome. Two of my favorite things. Chickens and Wine.