This week has been rooster-centric for some reason. I’ve taken more than a few frame-worth shots of Blaze, Caesar and the P. Allen Smith roolets and wrote an article I have long intended to write on chicken mating. Rooster reproductive anatomy became a shocking subject of conversation at my sister’s house during Easter dinner (don’t ask) and I knew that if my family had such confusion over and questions about chicken sex, lots of others probably did too! If you missed that article, feel free to catch up with it here! Beyond that, the weather has been perfect for anything outdoors and I hope you enjoy some of the photos I shot while taking advantage of it!

Black Copper Marans rooster.
Blaze (Black Copper Marans rooster)
Marans hen.
photo by Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken Chick®
White Silkie broody hen

Freida, my only Silkie, has been broody and sitting on these eggs since this photo was taken on June 9th- the eggs should hatch on or about Monday!

Black Copper Marans rooster
Marans hen
ellen deHeneres is a Marans, half Black Copper Marans and half Wheaten Marans.
Blue Ameraucana Hen.
Blue Ameraucana hen

I drink coffee for your protection.
I will be amused AFTER my coffee.
Of course it's Monday, this ain't my Friday face.
I've begun drinking coffee on Sunday nights in anticipation of Monday mornings.
Coffee ready yet?
Make no eye contact and she'll never suspect a thing.
Photo bomb, Level: CHICKEN
Please and thank you are still magic words.
Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken Chick®
Thanks for visiting and have a great week!
Rachel Divider

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This week has been rooster-centric for some reason. I’ve taken more than a few frame-worth shots of Blaze, Caesar and the P. Allen Smith roolets and wrote an article I have long intended to write on chicken mating. Rooster reproductive anatomy became a shocking subject of conversation at my sister’s house during Easter dinner (don’t ask) and I knew that if my family had such confusion over and questions about chicken sex, lots of others probably did too! If you missed that article, feel free to catch up with it here! Beyond that, the weather has been perfect for anything outdoors and I hope you enjoy some of the photos I shot while taking advantage of it!

Black Copper Marans rooster.
Blaze (Black Copper Marans rooster)
Marans hen.
photo by Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken Chick®
White Silkie broody hen

Freida, my only Silkie, has been broody and sitting on these eggs since this photo was taken on June 9th- the eggs should hatch on or about Monday!

Black Copper Marans rooster
Marans hen
ellen deHeneres is a Marans, half Black Copper Marans and half Wheaten Marans.
Blue Ameraucana Hen.
Blue Ameraucana hen

I drink coffee for your protection.
I will be amused AFTER my coffee.
Of course it's Monday, this ain't my Friday face.
I've begun drinking coffee on Sunday nights in anticipation of Monday mornings.
Coffee ready yet?
Make no eye contact and she'll never suspect a thing.
Photo bomb, Level: CHICKEN
Please and thank you are still magic words.
Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken Chick®
Thanks for visiting and have a great week!
Rachel Divider
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Stephen
Stephen
10 years ago

My wife and I can't imagine life without our little Ladies and Gents! :-)

Esther widgren
Esther widgren
10 years ago

Love the poster!

Rita Mae
Rita Mae
10 years ago

Thanks for the info on "billing out" or "breaking out". Almost made me nuts! Lol it has been getting into the high 80's low 90's here. To help cool the ladies I have set a large plastic feeder/water tub and fill with water. I then through fresh mint in the water and they love it! They eat the mint and even stand in the water which is what I was hoping they would do.

Ranay Hendrickson
Ranay Hendrickson
10 years ago

I have learned so much from your site! It's nice to be able to find other people that have a love for chickens like me, and get advice. The sign on this giveaway would be fun to have, because I'm starting to decorate our coop. And the omega egg maker would be wonderful for our girls.

HeatherWoodard
HeatherWoodard
10 years ago

Would love to win!! I am getting my first 6 laying hens and 1 rooster next month when they're ready!! :)

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