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!

The Little Webster

I'm proud to say, in less than twenty-four hours after posting this Etsy item (The Little Webster Lilliput Dictionary) it sold rather quickly and I shipped it out the next day!

So good job, pat on the back for me!

Anyways, so Sunday night sucked. We had a "little" mishap that resulted in my rooster being pulverized. I'm so livid over the whole ordeal. Of course, no one else thinks it's a big deal. To me it's a big deal. Sigh. And it happens while I was about ready to make lemon meringue pie... no more lemon meringue pies for the making for a long time.

So a good thing struck out by a bad thing. Sigh. Other than that, I need to do a lot of things, so I'll be busy for a few days!

Gloomy Today...

So this morning we had to wake up early, because the waterline broke... so me and the boyfriend scurried up and out of the house and down to the farm. It was already a gloomy day, so this just made it a little more ... well, gloomy! Cold and tired and we had to be whisked off to do chores earlier than usual! By the time we got to the farm, we found a dead Lakenvelder hen... on the porch... with the dogs. I don't think the dogs killed her, but it was still bothersome! I still think one of those bad dogs killed her, because well 1+1=2 right? lol, well, I'm kidding, but who else is there to blame? The evidence was all there! There's one of the culprit in black and white!

Anyways, I had a quick perk me up! I realized I really should keep account on my daily life now, because there is so much beauty everywhere! While picking up trash around the farm, I came across this little Easter Egg... looked like a bumblebee and it really made me smile! I got to go Easter Egg hunting without even trying! :) Here it is in a bucket of Chicken Treats!

So I head inside and go to grab my favorite old Eskimo jacket... and before putting it on, I look at it. Old, tattered and worn to death with love. Lots of good old memories. A bit sad to see my favorite jacket in such terrible condition, but I do love that thing...

And not more than in a week, the beautiful lilacs were in bud and blooming and are smelling wonderful! I went to a farmer's market and there were so many sprigs in glass jars up for sale! Though I think lilac bushes are a pain in the rear the majority of the year, they are something that I imagine when I think of Kansas :)

Grandma only has gosh... three types? Purple, Magenta (err... pink?), Lilac-Blue Sky and White. But they smell wonderful! :)

And then of course, while I was wandering around the wilderness, I found my flock of Lakenvelders and a Blue Laced Red Wyandotte Rooster out hunting for goodness!

I guess lately but not least, the boyfriend was digging up a way for the waterline... and he came across Buffalo bones! I asked how he knew it was buffalo bones and he says it wasn't cow bones, so I'll just believe him :)

Other than that, I had to drive into town to sell baby chicks. All twelve are now in their new home... let the hatching begin again! :)

Boy, it's hard working getting all those darn pictuers up ;) Will post more later!

Turkies? Or Turkeys?

On my way to school, I saw turkeys :) Always nice to see wild critters running around! There were four of them just running about! They went separate ways (two pairs). Well, there are my photos - the black spots in there? Yeah, them are turkeys :)

Buttons!

When I was a child, I use to love to play with buttons. My mother spent a lot of time on her sewing machine and she'd have an abundance of buttons for me to play with... there was a large bucket of them, but now that I think about it, I really never knew what happened to those buttons...

This made me think of those old days :)

ArzuMusa produces these neat buttons... I really like these blue ones! Sparklies! Mainly, I think she works with polymer clay to produce these beauties! :) The only thing I can really do with clay is make small sculptures. Anything bigger... lol not so good!

Anyways, figured I would share. I really like that bangle :) Gotta run again! Just thought I'd share something! :)