Peonies + Puppies

So I thought the peonies coming up were the prettiest things I have ever seen! They seem to always blossom around Memorial day and they are so large! I couldn't help but bring one inside! Boyfriend found a blue 1/2 gallon Mason jar and I knew right what its purpose in life would be! Isn't it pretty?
Here are my two Blue Laced Red Wyandotte (Splash) Roosters out grabbin' a snack before everyone else! I think they're so pretty!Anyways, while outside feeding the birds one day... I came across this! I wonder who did this?Of course, I can't forget Little Blue (Bear). She's been so darn cute these past couple of days! I've gotta say, I have been pretty sad Pinkie found a home with a friend of ours that needed a pick-me-up! Here are a few pictures of Pinkie and Little Bear and a lot of pictures of Little Bear!
Pinkie, back in the day!








Isn't she freakin' CUTE?



We can't forget Big Blue! :)

I EATS YOU! Har har har!

Mouse Huntin'

So here we are... ready to leave and go on a big and trip and WHAM!

Little Blue (or Little Bear) comes scurrying past the doorway with something in her mouth!

I swooped in, picked her up in my arms and eyeballed the soggy furry ball...

A baby cotton rat!

I had to play tug-o-war to get the sucker out of her mouth... too young to be eating yucky stuff!

That's the last time I let puppies kiss my face!

Sucker already hunting ;) Anyone need a rat terrier pup?

Big Puppy Day

The dad who caused all of this! Enjoying being indoors!

And.

Puppies.

They poop.

They piddle.

They chew on things.

Including your toes.

Oh and they yip!

A pretty day, despite being dreary!

Hard to drive while taking a photo with your arm out the window!

Since We're Talking About Cocks...

So one of my most favorite roosters was a rooster named "Regal."

I never could figure out what kind of bird he was, but I'm pretty sure he was just a meat bird breed! Eeep! Anyways, nonetheless, he had to be my near favorite, close to Turkey, Falcon and Hawk... oh and let's not forget Josh Osprey (can you see the birds of prey theme here?). My favorite barnyard flock bird was always the noble rooster!

I know, hens lay eggs, roosters crow until your ears bleed...

However, to me, they were so much more personable... they fought for their hens, they took care of their hens, they were just what you thought of when you thought of chickens!

I'm pretty sure I've dreamt about him before... don't ask me why I dreamt about a rooster, but I did! In my dreams, I think his name was "Regal" too, but who knows! Anyways, he was the best rooster I had for a short amount of time!

I don't know, I really did love his personality. Big, friendly, didn't crow, didn't cause too many fights - though he did have a ruckus with Turk who kicked his butt a few times. He followed me all around and let me carry him!

His story was that I traded a couple pullets for these two boys to a gal with six kids. I remember all six of her kids coming by to pick up baby chicks and in return, I traded them some chicks, because these were family pets that the kids just could not see going away as feed! "Regal" is the white rooster with the speckled feathers; his brother had colors around his crown like a Delaware, but not enough black on his tail to be considered one?I don't know - I just remember two kids bringing these big ol' boys up to me. You could tell they were well-loved, cared for and just overall considered pets to these kids. I agreed to take them, but with over 300+ birds to care for, these guys had to go. I brought "Regal" out with me along with his brother down to Wichita and sold him to a grandmother with kids. She was thrilled that "Regal" was so friendly! I was pretty sad, but glad they were going to a good home! Anyways, I just remember "Regal" following me all around the house before he was off to his new home. I hope him and his brother are having a grand time with their new flock of girlfriends!

I guess other than that, I wanted to say, roosters can find good homes - you've just gotta wait it out and work on it. I gave these boys up because I adored them! I knew I couldn't have 2342342 roosters at the farm and I knew they would have a better chance this way! So yup!

Cock-A-Doodle-Doo!

So within the past few weeks, I've sold two of my roosters and two hens. I had to let my two Spanish hens go with their rooster - I found out I still have a hen roaming around, so I'm not sure what to do with her yet? Find her a home with another rooster? Preferably the mean little red cochin bantam!

Anyways, one of my favorite roosters to watch was my Gamebird rooster; never had a name! I found him a home about a month ago with my friend's two silkies. I was laughing about it, because I found homes for most of her rooster including a WONDERFUL home for her crippled Rhode Island Red! I'm hoping he fared out rather well!

Anyways, the Gamebird was a big acrobatic fiend! He'd hope up and down and do twists and turns all across the yard. Mostly, he loved sitting on the tall wire fence. I'll miss him, but the guy I found him a home too had a love for gamebirds and wanted a girlfriend for him, but alas, no girlfriends!

I hope he's happy out there :) Only thing I don't miss is his crowing. Cock-A-Doodle-Doo!!!

These are pictures of him sneaking a snack in front of me. At one point, I looked and all there was were his tailfeathers sticking out of the pail! He'd peak his head out once in awhile to look around. He finally caught me peeking at him and he hopped out and looked at me like, "I was NOT in that pail! I promise!"

And I managed to make two more sales on Etsy! Woo!!! Planning on adding more items for advertisement (business cards, maybe smoe postcards, address labels and magnets! Woowie!

Weekend Frenzy

So the Cuckoo Marans coop finally was cleaned out! I'm rather proud!
I had to boot my hen off the nest and put her on other eggs (Black Coppers) since she had hoarded over 20-something eggs underneath her.

Of course, while I was down to the last bucket or two of dirt, muck and poo, I stepped on a rusty nail! Strangely enough, I've stepped on a-many nails since I've been out in Kansas. Preferably, I'd like to avoid lock-jaw! Should go get a tetanus shot sometime soon!

Anyways, weekend was a bit rough. I got to package three dozen eggs (I gave one free dozen) for a repeat customer, added a bit more stuff on etsy.

I thought I had lost my Lakenvelder flock and came to find out that they were hanging out in the draw across the barn. Coyote snacks?

Other than that, I'm hoping to rehome the rest of my Black Copper chicks and at least five of my roosters sometime within this month! School is out shortly! Yay! Anyways, will be back later!