Month: March 2018

Jesse’s Instagram

Big Red Chicken is rocking the largest feather feet she's ever had! Girl could snowshoe.

Big Red Chicken is rocking the largest feather feet she’s ever had! Girl could snowshoe.
#partridgecochin #Cochin #petchicken #BigRed #scratch #chickensnacks #comb #7yearsold #snowshoes #featheredfeet #prettygirl

Jesse’s Instagram

A lone white daffodil pops up in this part of the yard every year. I guess it is the one bulb the squirrels missed.

A lone white daffodil pops up in this part of the yard every year. I guess it is the one bulb the squirrels missed.
#daffodils #zone7b #Gwinnettcounty #mastergardener #flowergarden #gardentour #pinecones #woods

Jesse’s Instagram

Alejandra heard her name and came over for some glamour shots. The big girls are now officially 7 years old. She still acts like a spring chicken!

Alejandra heard her name and came over for some glamour shots. The big girls are now officially 7 years old. She still acts like a spring chicken!
#petchicken #whitecrestedblackpolish #polishchickens #Alejandra #wattlemodel #freeranging #Gwinnettcounty #flock #myflock #beetleblack

Jesse’s Instagram

Lead excavator, Donna Martin, is looking for grubs in the compost pile. She may seem like fluffy perfection but she knows how to get dirty!

Lead excavator, Donna Martin, is looking for grubs in the compost pile. She may seem like fluffy perfection but she knows how to get dirty!
#Silkie #donnamartin #partridgesilkie #petchicken #backyardchickens #chickensofinstagram #fluff #compost #turningthecompost #gardenhelper #tinyfury

Jesse’s Instagram

Pretty much twins. Vi and I are celebrating with @chickens.and.wine this week! I think we nailed it!

Pretty much twins. Vi and I are celebrating #chickenselfiesunday with @chickens.and.wine this week! I think we nailed it!
#cochin #silverlacedcochin #violetZ #petchicken #selfie #sideeye #treats #scratch #backyardchickens #tinyfarm

Jesse’s Instagram

Saga #TamingOfTheRoo:
We are currently working our way from "complete hatred with violent attacks" to "bites less hard when you have snacks." Sonia is not my favorite.

Saga #TamingOfTheRoo:
We are currently working our way from “complete hatred with violent attacks” to “bites less hard when you have snacks.” Sonia is not my favorite.
#silkierooster #SoniaSotomayor #petrooster #wattlemodel #chickenportrait #chickensofinstagram #thanksforthehashtagmom

Jesse’s Instagram

Flocking awesome! Eleven out of fifteen chickens in one photo! I think that is my record.

Flocking awesome! Eleven out of fifteen chickens in one photo! I think that is my record.
#fluffybuttfriday #backyardpoultry #petchickens #Gwinnettcounty #tinyfarmer #polishchickens #salmonfaverolle #chickensaddle #mygirls

Aaron’s Instagram

I spent the morning unloading 48 tons of landscape rocks off two semis from Tennessee then shuttling them .5 miles up to the house with this 4wd forklift I rented. Time to get to work on a bunch retaining walls and water features

I spent the morning unloading 48 tons of landscape rocks off two semis from Tennessee then shuttling them .5 miles up to the house with this 4wd forklift I rented. Time to get to work on a bunch retaining walls and water features #gardentour2020

Aaron’s Instagram

I spent the morning unloading 48 tons of landscape rocks off two semis from Tennessee then shuttling them .5 miles up to the house with this 4wd forklift I rented. Time to get to work on a bunch retaining walls and water features

I spent the morning unloading 48 tons of landscape rocks off two semis from Tennessee then shuttling them .5 miles up to the house with this 4wd forklift I rented. Time to get to work on a bunch retaining walls and water features #gardentour2020

Jesse’s Instagram

It's getting to be that time...Blueberry season is almost here! Just 16 more cups from last years harvest to finish off. Muffins for everyone!

It’s getting to be that time…Blueberry season is almost here! Just 16 more cups from last years harvest to finish off. Muffins for everyone!
#blueberries #blueberrybush #zone7 #rabbiteye #gardening #mastergardener #tinyfarm #beesneeded

Aaron’s Instagram

- Dom Luis I Bridge - Porto, Portugal. The architect of this was a former business partner of Gustave Eiffel (of the tower) and it is very similar to an earlier bridge in that was designed by

#tbt #roadtrip2016 – Dom Luis I Bridge – Porto, Portugal. The architect of this #bridge was a former business partner of Gustave Eiffel (of the tower) and it is very similar to an earlier bridge in #Porto that was designed by #Eiffel.

Aaron’s Instagram

- Dom Luis I Bridge - Porto, Portugal. The architect of this was a former business partner of Gustave Eiffel (of the tower) and it is very similar to an earlier bridge in that was designed by

#tbt #roadtrip2016 – Dom Luis I Bridge – Porto, Portugal. The architect of this #bridge was a former business partner of Gustave Eiffel (of the tower) and it is very similar to an earlier bridge in #Porto that was designed by #Eiffel.

Jesse’s Instagram

I have such a dilemma when I find a worm. I want it to live in the garden making rich dirt and aerating as they go. But, I also want to sneak them to my favorite chickens as a special treat. What to do, what to do?!

I have such a dilemma when I find a worm. I want it to live in the garden making rich dirt and aerating as they go. But, I also want to sneak them to my favorite chickens as a special treat. What to do, what to do?!
#gardeningingeorgia #worms #aeration #wildlife #chickentreats #soil

Jesse’s Instagram

The garden is freshly tilled and the first crops are in the ground. I have a caped hen and a rooster is giving me the stare down. I'm filthy, sweaty, and something stung me at least four times. Sunday funday!

The garden is freshly tilled and the first crops are in the ground. I have a caped hen and a rooster is giving me the stare down. I’m filthy, sweaty, and something stung me at least four times. Sunday funday!
#tinyfarm #petchickens #backyardflock #gardening #chickensaddle #crops #tinyfarmer #silkierooster #zone7

Jesse’s Instagram

Green egg, green starts and purple fingers for #stpatricksday! Sometimes chickens move really quickly when you are just trying to help them and you end up spraying on things that are not chickens. Sometimes chickens are a problem. I hope this comes off by Monday!

Green egg, green starts and purple fingers for #stpatricksday! Sometimes chickens move really quickly when you are just trying to help them and you end up spraying #blukote on things that are not chickens. Sometimes chickens are a problem. I hope this comes off by Monday!
#eggvinette #happyhens #happyeggs #firstaid #farmtotable #garden #Broccoli #organiceggs #badgirls

Jesse’s Instagram

My girls are a quilt of many colors and patterns (and personalities). Starting at 6 O'Clock: Glo, Gretch, Donna Martin, Becky with the Good Hair, Rosie, Violet, and Kahlo. In the middle: Decimated cabbage and some scratch.

My girls are a quilt of many colors and patterns (and personalities). Starting at 6 O’Clock: Glo, Gretch, Donna Martin, Becky with the Good Hair, Rosie, Violet, and Kahlo. In the middle: Decimated cabbage and some scratch.
#petchickens #backyardflock #polishchickens #Cochin #silkies #SicilianButtercup #savages #velociraptor

Jesse’s Instagram

Oh my god Becky! Yes! The sun is setting just to illuminate you. Perfection as always!

Oh my god Becky! Yes! The sun is setting just to illuminate you. Perfection as always!
#beckywiththegoodhair #BuffLacedPolish #goldenhour #petchicken #chickenportrait #backyardchickens #supermodel #goodside

Jesse’s Instagram

Gretch is 100% clear on the red cup containing scratch. Sonia is uncomfortable with Gretch being that close to me. Turn up the volume for some tiny crowing! Becky, as always, is adorably clueless. 
@mcmurray_hatchery

Gretch is 100% clear on the red cup containing scratch. Sonia is uncomfortable with Gretch being that close to me. Turn up the volume for some tiny crowing! Becky, as always, is adorably clueless.
#petchickens #petrooster #silkies #polishchickens #SicilianButtercup #scratch #backyardpoultry #snacktime #crocs #fancychick #smartchicken @mcmurray_hatchery

Jesse’s Instagram

Vi: I heard you had scratch. Give it to me. All of it. Give all of the scratch to me now. NOW! The scratch!

Violet Zindars is almost 7 years old! She has always been a big boss but is currently having trouble adjusting to Sonia the rooster. This 15 pound beast is afraid of a tiny Silkie! (I'm a little scared too Vi.)

Vi: I heard you had scratch. Give it to me. All of it. Give all of the scratch to me now. NOW! The scratch!

Violet Zindars is almost 7 years old! She has always been a big boss but is currently having trouble adjusting to Sonia the rooster. This 15 pound beast is afraid of a tiny Silkie! (I’m a little scared too Vi.) #Cochin #herringbone #silverlacedcochin #petchicken #petchickens #backyardpoultry #comb #tophen #Violet #furfeet

Jesse’s Instagram

Last year's blueberries are today's waffle topping! I have to get through the stockpile in the freezer before we start harvesting again. Anyone else have more blueberry bushes than are strictly reasonable? Anyone want to come pick-your-own in about 90 days?

Last year’s blueberries are today’s waffle topping! I have to get through the stockpile in the freezer before we start harvesting again. Anyone else have more blueberry bushes than are strictly reasonable? Anyone want to come pick-your-own in about 90 days?
#gardeningingeorgia #zone7 #blueberries #homegrown #eatlocal #rabbiteye #waffles #breakfastfordinner #happyeggs

Jesse’s Instagram

Nailed it! Bryce, you look so comfortable. So natural. Just radiating grace and elegance. Or...you look like an awkward brontasaurus trying to sunbathe uphill. Weirdo.

Nailed it! Bryce, you look so comfortable. So natural. Just radiating grace and elegance. Or…you look like an awkward brontasaurus trying to sunbathe uphill. Weirdo.
#brycedallashoward #petchicken #happychickens #brontosaurus #chickensaredinosaurs #legsfordays #ginger

Jesse’s Instagram

Somebody laid an egg tube! This is the skinniest, longest egg I have ever seen! What does it mean?!?

Somebody laid an egg tube! This is the skinniest, longest egg I have ever seen! What does it mean?!?
#happychickens #happyeggs #freerangeeggs #mintygreenegg #skinnyegg #backyardchickens #petchicken #happyhens

Jesse’s Instagram

Look at those cuties! says there are 20 million on the grounds and these were my favorite!

Look at those cuties! #GibbsGardens says there are 20 million #daffodils on the grounds and these were my favorite!
#flowergarden #cherokeecountyga #ballground #gardeningingeorgia #mastergardener #pinkdaffodils #agritourism #georgiaagritourism

Jesse’s Instagram

These itty bitty flowers are so cute! I went to for the daffodils but there was so much more to see.

These itty bitty flowers are so cute! I went to #gibbsgardens for the daffodils but there was so much more to see.
#ballground #gardentour #daffodils #cherokeecounty #zone7 #gardeningingeorgia #gibbs #springtime

Jesse’s Instagram

This is my nectarine tree in full bloom! It attracts bees, birds, lizards, butterflies and later, every squirrel in town. I think it is 10 years old and we've never had a mature nectarine. Ah well, at least she's pretty.

This is my nectarine tree in full bloom! It attracts bees, birds, lizards, butterflies and later, every squirrel in town. I think it is 10 years old and we’ve never had a mature nectarine. Ah well, at least she’s pretty.
#necatarine #gardening #orchard #Gwinnettcounty #nectarinetree #pollinators

Jesse’s Instagram

I told Kahlo it was a chicken saddle but she clearly thinks it is a cape. She is Super Chicken now and ready to fly! Up, up and away Super Chicken!
@thimbleworks

I told Kahlo it was a chicken saddle but she clearly thinks it is a cape. She is Super Chicken now and ready to fly! Up, up and away Super Chicken!
#polishchicken #whitecrestedblackpolish #freidakahlo #petchicken #backyardchickens #Chickensaddle #Gwinnettcounty #chickensofinstagram @thimbleworks

Jesse’s Instagram

Ruthie, you're making this super awkward. It is very impressive that you have convinced the to lay in your favorite broody box but you should not hover like that! The pressure is overwhelming!

Ruthie, you’re making this super awkward. It is very impressive that you have convinced the #silvergreydorking to lay in your favorite broody box but you should not hover like that! The pressure is overwhelming!
#ruthbaderginsburg #silkies #broodyhen #broodymonster #broodychicken #nestingboxes #teamwork #fresheggs #happychickens

Jesse’s Instagram

As expected, Kahlo is having trouble with her chicken saddle.  She seems to think I have tied her legs together and keeps falling down! I'm hoping she can learn to accept it until her plucked tail feathers grow back. Her sisters are far too curious about the naked skin and keep pecking at her. Also, Rosie continues to be a sunbathing beauty. ๐ŸŒž
@thimbleworks

As expected, Kahlo is having trouble with her chicken saddle. She seems to think I have tied her legs together and keeps falling down! I’m hoping she can learn to accept it until her plucked tail feathers grow back. Her sisters are far too curious about the naked skin and keep pecking at her. Also, Rosie continues to be a sunbathing beauty. ๐ŸŒž
#petchickens #poundchicken #whitecrestedblackpolish #polishchickens #backyardflock #chickensaddle #sunbathing @thimbleworks

Jesse’s Instagram

The super awkward six egg grip. Thanks girls! Omelettes are always for dinner.

The super awkward six egg grip. Thanks girls! Omelettes are always for dinner.
#backyardchickens #happyeggs #happychickens #oliveegger #EasterEgger #fresheggs #organiceggs #nestingboxes #petchickens

Jesse’s Instagram

Attitude shown in actual size. Sonia did eat some scratch from my hand this week after an extended forced cuddle session. Perhaps we can come to an understanding yet!

Attitude shown in actual size. Sonia did eat some scratch from my hand this week after an extended forced cuddle session. Perhaps we can come to an understanding yet!
#silkierooster #SoniaSotomayor #wattles #rosecomb #earlobes #petchicken #petrooster #Mohawk #alphachick #roostersofinstagram

Jesse’s Instagram

Me: Can we take a selfie?
Nameless Chicken: No.
Me: Can I take your portrait?
Nameless Chicken: No.
Me: But your Mohawk is amazing today.
Nameless Chicken: No.
Me: This is why you still don't have a name.

Me: Can we take a selfie?
Nameless Chicken: No.
Me: Can I take your portrait?
Nameless Chicken: No.
Me: But your Mohawk is amazing today.
Nameless Chicken: No.
Me: This is why you still don’t have a name.
#silvergreydorking #petchicken #backyardchickens #MohawkMonday #Chickencoop #stubbornchicken #comb #chickenportrait #chickensofinstagram

Jesse’s Instagram

Girls, such good work! I love your palette. I just bought a bunch of English muffins and I look forward to sampling your wares.

Girls, such good work! I love your palette. I just bought a bunch of English muffins and I look forward to sampling your wares.
#petchicken #fresheggs #EasterEgger #happyeggs #oliveegger #backyardchickens #organic #freerangeeggs #breakfastfordinner