I never could have predicted that chickens would play such a significant role in my life or that photographing them would be so much fun. I was surprised and immensely flattered when real photographers began complimenting my work and magazine editors began asking to buy the rights to publish some of them. What I know about photography could fit on the head of a pin, but I do have a feel for composition and probably more importantly, I’m passionate about my subjects, so I suppose it balances out the technical ineptitude just a little bit.

While I take countless photos every week, only a few make it onto my Facebook page, so I am  launching my first, weekly Flock Focus Friday. I hope you enjoy meeting some of the less well known characters in my backyard and re-visiting some memories from years past.

We had record-breaking rainfall amounts this week. The chickens didn’t complain though.
Doc Brown (White Crested Black Polish)
Aurora (a White Leghorn) reminds me of a seal at the zoo, sunning on the rocks. :) 
The ever-chivalrous Blaze stands guard while the ladies enjoy some tasty treat.
Brutus (a Mille Fleur Serama) thinks he is MUCH bigger than he is. Love this little fella!

This girl doesn’t have a name yet. She is the only girl to have hatched from a cross between Blaze (a Black Copper Marans and Gilda, a Wheaten Marans). I think her coloring is really special.

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Kathy Shea Mormino

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I never could have predicted that chickens would play such a significant role in my life or that photographing them would be so much fun. I was surprised and immensely flattered when real photographers began complimenting my work and magazine editors began asking to buy the rights to publish some of them. What I know about photography could fit on the head of a pin, but I do have a feel for composition and probably more importantly, I’m passionate about my subjects, so I suppose it balances out the technical ineptitude just a little bit.

While I take countless photos every week, only a few make it onto my Facebook page, so I am  launching my first, weekly Flock Focus Friday. I hope you enjoy meeting some of the less well known characters in my backyard and re-visiting some memories from years past.

We had record-breaking rainfall amounts this week. The chickens didn’t complain though.
Doc Brown (White Crested Black Polish)
Aurora (a White Leghorn) reminds me of a seal at the zoo, sunning on the rocks. :) 
The ever-chivalrous Blaze stands guard while the ladies enjoy some tasty treat.
Brutus (a Mille Fleur Serama) thinks he is MUCH bigger than he is. Love this little fella!

This girl doesn’t have a name yet. She is the only girl to have hatched from a cross between Blaze (a Black Copper Marans and Gilda, a Wheaten Marans). I think her coloring is really special.

The Chicken Chick® www.The-Chicken-Chick.com
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suzanne kay
suzanne kay
10 years ago

This just cracked me up this morning!! You are very talented! Thanks for sharen at One Sharendipity Pl. this weekend!

sue @the2women.com

Linda
Linda
10 years ago

I just love the one with the "smell noises". hahhahhaha We got a big charge out of your pictures. What cute chickens. Hey, I'm going to have to do one for ducks…. my little duck flock and their dog house house for night time. Lots of fun here. Thanks, Kathy,
Linda

TheChickenChick
TheChickenChick
10 years ago

I did share my Memorial Day dying chicken story on my Facebook page, Cathy. Ultimately, I did find a vet to see her and she correctly diagnosed fatal tumors in my hen. The vet euthanized her for me and I had her sent to a lab for a post-mortem exam, which confirmed the vet's diagnosis. It was a difficult situation, but a relief to find a vet who was competent to see birds and who could do the euthanasia for me. I miss my Esther though. :(
Thank you for asking.

TheChickenChick
TheChickenChick
10 years ago

Thank you, Roberta! I appreciate that. ♥

TheChickenChick
TheChickenChick
10 years ago

Thanks Ann. Sometimes it's so difficult settling on a name and other times…they practically name themselves!