Month: January 2018

Jesse’s Instagram

Help! I have 7 nesting boxes. Some chicken is removing all of the straw from 2 of them. Why?! This has never happened before in 6+ years of having chickens. It's been happening every day for about a month and today the culprit emptied a third box! It's escalating. Are they mad at me? At straw? Just really vindictive? It must take a while to accomplish. We're going to have to get a chicken cam set up if this doesn't stop. Officially ON NOTICE you monsters!

Help! I have 7 nesting boxes. Some chicken is removing all of the straw from 2 of them. Why?! This has never happened before in 6+ years of having chickens. It’s been happening every day for about a month and today the culprit emptied a third box! It’s escalating. Are they mad at me? At straw? Just really vindictive? It must take a while to accomplish. We’re going to have to get a chicken cam set up if this doesn’t stop. Officially ON NOTICE you monsters!
#petchickens #jerks #makeworkproject #coop #chickencoop #nestingboxes #criminals #messyjesse #mystery

Jesse’s Instagram

Bryce can't. Just can't. Can't eat the kale because you are holding it. But can't eat it off the ground. But wants it. But you're holding it! ARGH! The struggle is real. Swipe for the full range of emotions.

Bryce can’t. Just can’t. Can’t eat the kale because you are holding it. But can’t eat it off the ground. But wants it. But you’re holding it! ARGH! The struggle is real. Swipe for the full range of emotions.
#brycedallashoward #brontosaurus #chickensaredinosaurs #petchicken #kale #chickenfood #leggy #struggle

Jesse’s Instagram

This is my best contender for @urbannarnia! She is a #SilverGreyDorking, sporting a smallish Mohawk, nearly symmetrical wattles and a suspicious nature. She has not yet told me her name!

This is my best contender for #MohawkMonday @urbannarnia! She is a #SilverGreyDorking, sporting a smallish Mohawk, nearly symmetrical wattles and a suspicious nature. She has not yet told me her name!
#petchicken #backyardchickens #myflock #chickenportrait #foodboob #Mohawk #chickensofinstagram #flamingoimpression

Jesse’s Instagram

I cannot believe that Wilga (left) and Bryce (right) once fit in this tiny cup! Look at that fluff! Wilga is now a hefty with a full beard and Bryce is a with the sturdiest chicken legs in town. They grow up so fast!

#chickthrowback
I cannot believe that Wilga (left) and Bryce (right) once fit in this tiny cup! Look at that fluff! Wilga is now a hefty #Faverolle with a full beard and Bryce is a #brontosaurus with the sturdiest chicken legs in town. They grow up so fast!
#chickthrowbackthursday #TBT #babychick #petchickens #ramekin #bffgoals #blonde #ginger

Jesse’s Instagram

This brontasaurus is furious I dropped the kale but too skittish to eat it out of my hand. I can't work with that. Look at her wing feathers on the left side. See how they stack outward? So strange!

This brontasaurus is furious I dropped the kale but too skittish to eat it out of my hand. I can’t work with that. Look at her wing feathers on the left side. See how they stack outward? So strange!
#brycedallashoward #redhead #petchicken #kale #homegrown #chickensaredinosaurs #foodboob #brontosaurus

Aaron’s Instagram

Davos is best known for the World Economic Forum this week, but if you love to drive it's really just where you turn left to get to the Stelvio Pass.

Davos is best known for the World Economic Forum this week, but if you love to drive it’s really just where you turn left to get to the Stelvio Pass. #MakeAmericaFastAgain #Roadtrip2014 #stelviopass #mercedes #S550

Aaron’s Instagram

Davos is best known for the World Economic Forum this week, but if you love to drive it's really just where you turn left to get to the Stelvio Pass.

Davos is best known for the World Economic Forum this week, but if you love to drive it’s really just where you turn left to get to the Stelvio Pass. #MakeAmericaFastAgain #Roadtrip2014 #stelviopass #mercedes #S550

Jesse’s Instagram

Last week at work I reached into the pocket of my jacket and pulled out a minty green egg. First, goodie! I had forgotten that I got a fresh minty green that morning! Second, maybe not my most professional moment. Third, impressive that it made it from the coop to the house, through my commute, and into the office without being broken!

Last week at work I reached into the pocket of my jacket and pulled out a minty green egg. First, goodie! I had forgotten that I got a fresh minty green that morning! Second, maybe not my most professional moment. Third, impressive that it made it from the coop to the house, through my commute, and into the office without being broken!
#theincredibleedibleegg #mintygreenegg #pinkegg #oliveegg #nottreatsVi #donnamartin #petchickens #cooplife #chickensofinstagram #eggvinette

Aaron’s Instagram

Heading home with my new surface grinder. I've been looking for a heavier full manual one to convert to 3 axis cnc and this one seems to be perfect since the shafts for the x,y,z axis handles are accessible from under the front edge. It's a 12 inch wheel with 6x18 capacity. I'll throw some clearpath servos on and make her dance soon.

Heading home with my new surface grinder. I’ve been looking for a heavier full manual one to convert to 3 axis cnc and this one seems to be perfect since the shafts for the x,y,z axis handles are accessible from under the front edge. It’s a 12 inch wheel with 6×18 capacity. I’ll throw some clearpath servos on and make her dance soon.

#surfacegrinder #instamachinist #cnc #sprintervan #dumptrailer

Aaron’s Instagram

Heading home with my new surface grinder. I've been looking for a heavier full manual one to convert to 3 axis cnc and this one seems to be perfect since the shafts for the x,y,z axis handles are accessible from under the front edge. It's a 12 inch wheel with 6x18 capacity. I'll throw some clearpath servos on and make her dance soon.

Heading home with my new surface grinder. I’ve been looking for a heavier full manual one to convert to 3 axis cnc and this one seems to be perfect since the shafts for the x,y,z axis handles are accessible from under the front edge. It’s a 12 inch wheel with 6×18 capacity. I’ll throw some clearpath servos on and make her dance soon.

#surfacegrinder #instamachinist #cnc #sprintervan #dumptrailer

Aaron’s Instagram

It's not what I made the trip for but I would have taken this home as an art piece if I had brought my bigger truck and trailer. It's about 8 ft tall and weight guesses were around 3 tons. Probably too heavy for the floor in my living room.

It’s not what I made the trip for but I would have taken this #radialdrill home as an art piece if I had brought my bigger truck and trailer. It’s about 8 ft tall and weight guesses were around 3 tons. Probably too heavy for the floor in my living room.

#vintagemachinery #mechanicalart #instamachinist #fosdick #drillpress

Aaron’s Instagram

It's not what I made the trip for but I would have taken this home as an art piece if I had brought my bigger truck and trailer. It's about 8 ft tall and weight guesses were around 3 tons. Probably too heavy for the floor in my living room.

It’s not what I made the trip for but I would have taken this #radialdrill home as an art piece if I had brought my bigger truck and trailer. It’s about 8 ft tall and weight guesses were around 3 tons. Probably too heavy for the floor in my living room.

#vintagemachinery #mechanicalart #instamachinist #fosdick #drillpress

Jesse’s Instagram

Violet barely tolerates the younger chickens. Most of them know to steer clear of her. However, Becky can't see the death stare so she just walks right up to Vi to share food and perches! Vi has learned to tolerate Becky the best.

Violet barely tolerates the younger chickens. Most of them know to steer clear of her. However, Becky can’t see the death stare so she just walks right up to Vi to share food and perches! Vi has learned to tolerate Becky the best.
#sisters #silverlacedcochin #BuffLacedPolish #furfeet #poof #winteringeorgia #petchickens #besties #beckywiththegoodhair #VioletZindars #cochin

Jesse’s Instagram

Becky, winter white is sooo your color! You look like a fearsome yeti.

Becky, winter white is sooo your color! You look like a fearsome yeti.
#beckywiththegoodhair #BuffLacedPolish #polishchickens #petchickens #chickenportrait #chickensofinstagram #snowchicken #yeti #Gwinnettcounty #tinyfarm

Jesse’s Instagram

Back when Sonia was a disagreeable chick instead of a feisty rooster. That is some on a week old #Silkie!

#chickthrowbackthursday
Back when Sonia was a disagreeable chick instead of a feisty rooster. That is some #meanmuggin on a week old #Silkie!
#chickthrowback #silkiechick #silkierooster #SoniaSotomayor #furfeet #chickensofinstagram #petchicken

Jesse’s Instagram

Wilga & Kahlo: You said we had to come out to see if we liked the snow. We have come out. We do not like it. Now supply us with fresh water, hot oatmeal and dry bedding. We'll talk again after it melts.

Wilga & Kahlo: You said we had to come out to see if we liked the snow. We have come out. We do not like it. Now supply us with fresh water, hot oatmeal and dry bedding. We’ll talk again after it melts.
#salmonfaverolle #whitecrestedblackpolish. #petchickens #wilgefortis #fridakahlo #backyardchickens #tinyfarmer #chickensofinstagram #bossypants #featheredfriends

Aaron’s Instagram

Memories of a past snow day in I was going for closer to a 180 degree spin but I came up a little short. During a 2014 storm I made it most of the way up this icy hill to find the top had been blocked. I lost momentum so instead of sliding back into a busy, blind intersection I went for the I did clip the sign on the right with the back passenger side but it buffed out.

Memories of a past snow day in #Atlanta. I was going for closer to a 180 degree spin but I came up a little short. During a 2014 storm I made it most of the way up this icy hill to find the top had been blocked. I lost momentum so instead of sliding back into a busy, blind intersection I went for the #jturn. I did clip the sign on the right with the back passenger side but it buffed out.

#mercedes #sprintervan #remax #remaxlegends

Aaron’s Instagram

Memories of a past snow day in I was going for closer to a 180 degree spin but I came up a little short. During a 2014 storm I made it most of the way up this icy hill to find the top had been blocked. I lost momentum so instead of sliding back into a busy, blind intersection I went for the I did clip the sign on the right with the back passenger side but it buffed out.

Memories of a past snow day in #Atlanta. I was going for closer to a 180 degree spin but I came up a little short. During a 2014 storm I made it most of the way up this icy hill to find the top had been blocked. I lost momentum so instead of sliding back into a busy, blind intersection I went for the #jturn. I did clip the sign on the right with the back passenger side but it buffed out.

#mercedes #sprintervan #remax #remaxlegends

Jesse’s Instagram

That is a hard no on snow from the chickens. Only 50% came out of the coop and all of those who came out are refusing to touch the ground. Same girls, same.

That is a hard no on snow from the chickens. Only 50% came out of the coop and all of those who came out are refusing to touch the ground. Same girls, same.
#petchickens #myflock #EasterEgger #silkierooster #whitecrestedblackpolish #backyardchickens #Gwinnettcounty

Jesse’s Instagram

Oh Rosie! Have you been overwhelmed by your own beauty? Is it simply TOO MUCH for you today? I completely understand. Those tailfeathers could not be more perfect. You slay.

Oh Rosie! Have you been overwhelmed by your own beauty? Is it simply TOO MUCH for you today? I completely understand. Those tailfeathers could not be more perfect. You slay.
#Rosie #poundchicken #adopted #petchicken #preening #backyardchickens #chickensofinstagram

Jesse’s Instagram

What? Who? Us? No! Not us! Uhhh, somebody else. Yeah, the rooster. The rooster did it. Yep. All innocent over here. Hawk and Wilga are terrible liars. They for sure are pecking toes.

What? Who? Us? No! Not us! Uhhh, somebody else. Yeah, the rooster. The rooster did it. Yep. All innocent over here.
Hawk and Wilga are terrible liars. They for sure are pecking toes.
#EasterEgger #salmonfaverolle #beardedlady #petchickens #prettygirls #backyardpoultry #chickensofinstagram #comb #wilgefortis #sophiebhawkins

Jesse’s Instagram

When you already have limited visibility it is easy to think you are hidden behind a small weed. I'll just pretend I don't see her so I don't hurt her feelings. Good girl, Alejandra!

When you already have limited visibility it is easy to think you are hidden behind a small weed. I’ll just pretend I don’t see her so I don’t hurt her feelings. Good girl, Alejandra!
#petchicken #smartchicken #whitecrestedblackpolish #polishchickens #myflock #beetleblack #SilverGreyDorking

Jesse’s Instagram

Thank you chickens! I now suspect I have two minty green egg layers. I'll have to give everyone treats for continuing to lay while it is so cold out!

Thank you chickens! I now suspect I have two minty green egg layers. I’ll have to give everyone treats for continuing to lay while it is so cold out!
#chickensrule #backyardpoultry #fresheggs #homegrown #tinyfarm #fleece #eatlocal #farmtotable #myflockrocks

Jesse’s Instagram

Violet Zindars and I feel exactly the same way about the cold snap. The hatred keeps us warmer.

Violet Zindars and I feel exactly the same way about the cold snap. The hatred keeps us warmer.
#silverlacedcochin #Cochin #petchickens #Violet #Gwinnett #stinkeye #innerturmoil #cranky #spoiledchickens #cooplife #chickenportrait #dramaqueen

Jesse’s Instagram

Donna Martin is no longer broody! She has come out to terrorize chickens twice her size and hog all the cabbage! (Take a look at the tail on Rosie right above Donna. Girl is part peacock!)

Donna Martin is no longer broody! She has come out to terrorize chickens twice her size and hog all the cabbage! (Take a look at the tail on Rosie right above Donna. Girl is part peacock!)
#donnamartin #Silkie #cabbage #wintergarden #flock #petchickens #tinyfarmer #SilverGreyDorking #polishchickens #silkierooster #silkies #Gwinnett #poundchicken

Jesse’s Instagram

A blonde, a brunette and a redhead sharing a bowl of oats. As usual Bryce isn't quite in the game, Becky is taking her sweet time and Hawk is stuffing her face. Look at her beak full!

A blonde, a brunette and a redhead sharing a bowl of oats. As usual Bryce isn’t quite in the game, Becky is taking her sweet time and Hawk is stuffing her face. Look at her beak full!
#sisters #petchickens #BuffLacedPolish #EasterEgger #brontosaurus #brycedallashoward #beckywiththegoodhair #sophiebhawkins #oatmealday #chickensofinstagram #besties

Jesse’s Instagram

When it's the first day of your diet but somebody shows up with your favorite food.

When it’s the first day of your #NewYearNewYou diet but somebody shows up with your favorite food.
#gloriavanderbuilt #Gloria #oliveegger #petchicken #chickenportrait #backyardpoultry #chickenpinata #cabbage #homegrown #tinyfarm #cooplife #dietfail