As you can tell, it has been snowy and cold since the last Flock Focus Friday. The chickens and I have had enough! The weather-dude tells us that it’s going to warm up into the 40s this week, so you know what that means…let the flood gates open! <ugh> I’ve got a plan to make a floating bridge out of pallets, so at least the chickens have the opportunity to stay dry even if they don’t avail themselves of the life-raft.  Please enjoy the photos from the week- the color theme is black and white-like it or not, that’s what Mother Nature was serving up!

Partridge Cochin hen- looking for the highway south. 

The breed of this hen remains a mystery- she’s definitely a mix of Black Copper Marans, but I’m not sure who the other parent was.
Marilyn Monroe- my White Orpington hen. She’s an adventurous one!
Doc Brown (White crested Black Polish hen with Margarita, White Faced Black Spanish pullet) 
 
My new puppy, Milo, met Rachel for the first time recently. Milo wanted to play. Rachel…not so much.
Milo, perfecting the puppy dog face.
 

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As you can tell, it has been snowy and cold since the last Flock Focus Friday. The chickens and I have had enough! The weather-dude tells us that it’s going to warm up into the 40s this week, so you know what that means…let the flood gates open! <ugh> I’ve got a plan to make a floating bridge out of pallets, so at least the chickens have the opportunity to stay dry even if they don’t avail themselves of the life-raft.  Please enjoy the photos from the week- the color theme is black and white-like it or not, that’s what Mother Nature was serving up!

Partridge Cochin hen- looking for the highway south. 

The breed of this hen remains a mystery- she’s definitely a mix of Black Copper Marans, but I’m not sure who the other parent was.
Marilyn Monroe- my White Orpington hen. She’s an adventurous one!
Doc Brown (White crested Black Polish hen with Margarita, White Faced Black Spanish pullet) 
 
My new puppy, Milo, met Rachel for the first time recently. Milo wanted to play. Rachel…not so much.
Milo, perfecting the puppy dog face.
 
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Juliah Crelia
Juliah Crelia
2025 years ago

I would be so fortunate to let my kids watch us build up our flock!

Rosemary Simiele Kirkham
Rosemary Simiele Kirkham
2025 years ago

Hi,I’m down to 1 hen,a weasel has taken 5 others away.Flo now lives in the house,she is a Bantam Cochin.Soon I will be getting to pick from my friends show birds,where Flo came from,as soon as I get a weasel proof coop built.I will denfinately need an incubater,but I’m sure if I don’t get it my Hen’s will get the job done for me.You have some of the most beautiful chickens,Bless you and all those Beauties !

Brandi
Brandi
2025 years ago

I would love to have an incubator! Ive never had one before so it would be a g re eat experience forbmy kids.

La Shades
La Shades
2025 years ago

I am so addicted to your website. There is so much to learn. Bless you for sharing all your experiences and knowledge with all of us. ? Thank you from me and my girls.

Dennis Doyle
Dennis Doyle
2025 years ago

sure would love this but my wife might. lol