Month: August 2018

Jesse’s Instagram

Hi Vi! Welcome to my personal space. No, just come on in. Get right up close. Thanks. (She's my favorite. Don't tell the others.)

Hi Vi! Welcome to my personal space. No, just come on in. Get right up close. Thanks. (She’s my favorite. Don’t tell the others.)
#VioletZindars #Cochin #furfeet #petchicken #chickenportrait #backyardchickens #fresheggs #cochins #silverlacedcochin

Jesse’s Instagram

Just a minute of my tiny velociraptors eating an ear of corn. You can see that Vi and Donna are the most focused. Kahlo, in her cape, really doesn't get it. Gretch and Bryce aren't super brave about getting near Vi but give it a try. There is a second ear of corn in play off camera in case some of the lower pecking order girls want to get some.

Just a minute of my tiny velociraptors eating an ear of corn. You can see that Vi and Donna are the most focused. Kahlo, in her cape, really doesn’t get it. Gretch and Bryce aren’t super brave about getting near Vi but give it a try. There is a second ear of corn in play off camera in case some of the lower pecking order girls want to get some.
#petchicken #velociraptors #featheredpigs #Cochin #Silkie #SicilianButtercup #Faverolle #Chickensaddle #homegrown #chickentreats #chickenvideo

Jesse’s Instagram

I found Price Charming here under the garbage can and decided to relocate him to this scenic garden area. You're welcome. (I hope he didn't leave a family behind. It is a long hop back across the driveway.)

I found Price Charming here under the garbage can and decided to relocate him to this scenic garden area. You’re welcome. (I hope he didn’t leave a family behind. It is a long hop back across the driveway.)
#garbageday #toad #toadstool #wildlifephotography #gardeningsuprises #outdoorpets #Gwinnettcounty

Jesse’s Instagram

This is Donna Martin. She is a 7+ year old Silkie hen with a broody disposition. She is not a Muppet or a bunny. She is loud, bossy and will bully a chicken twice her size. She is super angry about being removed from the nesting box and is ignoring me. She has been in broody jail for four full days and shows no signs of giving up. She has maximum poofiness right now so I took her picture anyway. I  Donna. Donna s brooding.

This is Donna Martin. She is a 7+ year old Silkie hen with a broody disposition. She is not a Muppet or a bunny. She is loud, bossy and will bully a chicken twice her size. She is super angry about being removed from the nesting box and is ignoring me. She has been in broody jail for four full days and shows no signs of giving up. She has maximum poofiness right now so I took her picture anyway. I Donna. Donna s brooding.
#donnamartin #Silkie #silkies #partridgesilkie #petchicken #backyardchickens #broodychicken #Bantams #crazybroodies #chickenportrait

Aaron’s Instagram

Switching things up this week with these first generation CLS AMG wheels. I love the look but the rear offset is a bit aggressive. Time for a widebody kit...

Switching things up this week with these first generation CLS AMG wheels. I love the look but the rear offset is a bit aggressive. Time for a widebody kit… #e63wagon #e63s #e63samg #e63 #e63amg #mercedesbenz #mercedes #amg

Aaron’s Instagram

Switching things up this week with these first generation CLS AMG wheels. I love the look but the rear offset is a bit aggressive. Time for a widebody kit...

Switching things up this week with these first generation CLS AMG wheels. I love the look but the rear offset is a bit aggressive. Time for a widebody kit… #e63wagon #e63s #e63samg #e63 #e63amg #mercedesbenz #mercedes #amg

Jesse’s Instagram

I'm going to have to reevaluate my tomato systems. I've had two or three years of consistently shabby plants and low harvests. Maybe a cover crop for this winter? More compost? Start them from seed again?

I’m going to have to reevaluate my tomato systems. I’ve had two or three years of consistently shabby plants and low harvests. Maybe a cover crop for this winter? More compost? Start them from seed again?
#gardeningsuprises #gardener #growyourown #zone7b #tomatoes #Lemonboy #chocolatecherry #heirloomtomatoes #mastergardener

Jesse’s Instagram

Can you feel her broody rage? She's locked out for one hour and staring daggers full time! Drama queen.

Can you feel her broody rage? She’s locked out for one hour and staring daggers full time! Drama queen.
#donnamartin #silkies #broodychicken #broodies #petchicken #partridgesilkie #backyardpoultry #deathstare #angrybird

Jesse’s Instagram

Both baby and mama Bun Bun made appearances today! Neither one has any interest in the chickens. But I do think they like the company. Why else would there be here? (Endless food supply. Safe from predators.)

Both baby and mama Bun Bun made appearances today! Neither one has any interest in the chickens. But I do think they like the company. Why else would there be here? (Endless food supply. Safe from predators.)
#wildlifephotography #wildrabbits #petrabbits #petchicken #myflock #gardenpests #gardeningingeorgia #weedcontrol

Jesse’s Instagram

I've done something terrible. Something beyond forgiveness. Something I may regret forever. I have removed a broody Silkie from her nest of nothing and asked her to drink some water. If you were not already aware of my crime then this top volume shrieking should fill you in. This has been going on for 20 minutes. There is nothing stopping her from returning to her imaginary brood except for her Please Donna, stop with the drama!

I’ve done something terrible. Something beyond forgiveness. Something I may regret forever. I have removed a broody Silkie from her nest of nothing and asked her to drink some water. If you were not already aware of my crime then this top volume shrieking should fill you in. This has been going on for 20 minutes. There is nothing stopping her from returning to her imaginary brood except for her #tinyfury. Please Donna, stop with the drama!
#donnamartin #partridgesilkie #angrybird #Silkie #silkies #broody #broodychicken #chickendrama #petchicken #backyardchickens

Jesse’s Instagram

Baby Bun Bun is the cutest! I haven't seen mom in a few days but baby has been chilling with me and the chickens every night! I can get within about 3 feet. The chickens can walk right up to her.

Baby Bun Bun is the cutest! I haven’t seen mom in a few days but baby has been chilling with me and the chickens every night! I can get within about 3 feet. The chickens can walk right up to her.
#tinyfarmer #wildlifephotography #babybunny #wildrabbit #gardenpests #Gwinnettcounty #cottontail

Aaron’s Instagram

Fresh pavement through the lava fields at Craters of the Moon in from our trip there in June.

#tbt Fresh pavement through the lava fields at Craters of the Moon in #Idaho from our trip there in June. #roadtrip2018 #roadart #cratersofthemoon #cratersofthemoonnationalmonument #lavafield #landscapephotography #curvyroads

Aaron’s Instagram

Fresh pavement through the lava fields at Craters of the Moon in from our trip there in June.

#tbt Fresh pavement through the lava fields at Craters of the Moon in #Idaho from our trip there in June. #roadtrip2018 #roadart #cratersofthemoon #cratersofthemoonnationalmonument #lavafield #landscapephotography #curvyroads

Jesse’s Instagram

Baby bunny! I know that these monsters ate all of my green beans and helped the squirrels destroy my corn but...baby bunny! This cutie surprised me by hopping out from under my chicken supervising chair. She's about the size of my hand. The mother, Bun Bun, was on the other side of the fence eating a fallen tomato. Maybe I should plant them some more green beans?

Baby bunny! I know that these monsters ate all of my green beans and helped the squirrels destroy my corn but…baby bunny! This cutie surprised me by hopping out from under my chicken supervising chair. She’s about the size of my hand. The mother, Bun Bun, was on the other side of the fence eating a fallen tomato. Maybe I should plant them some more green beans?
#suckerforbabyanimals #babybunny #bunbun #gardenpests #wildrabbit #wildlifephotography #outdoorpets

Jesse’s Instagram

A little pollinator for my peppers! Half of my garden still has standing water from heavy rain this week. I think I'm going to lose most of my tomatoes. Bummer.

A little pollinator for my peppers! Half of my garden still has standing water from heavy rain this week. I think I’m going to lose most of my tomatoes. Bummer.
#homegrown #bellpeppers #greenpepper #gardening #zone7b #eatlocal