Some chickens are lucky that egg laying does not have a commission based compensation program. The giant on the right is definitely a #doubleyolker and it is the third one! Those two little brown sparrow sized eggs are ridiculous and the green and blue are just perfection! I love them all, but seriously, those tiny ones?
#eggvignette #oliveegger #mintygreenegg #TinyEggs #doubleyolk #petchickens #fresheggs #happychickens #freeloaders
I am normally a hawk hater but this guy is not near my chickens so we’re cool. He did not care how close I got and only left when he saw something to hunt. Go ahead, tell me what kind he is.
#hawk #raptor #workhawk #naturephotography #blueskies #perchprofessional #birdsofprey
Danger! The ravenous velociraptors are after my collards! Look at Vi in the middle with her beak wide open.
#Silkie #Cochin #polishchicken #donnamartin #violetZ #Alejandra #petchickens #collardgreens #tinyfarm #flock #snacktime #chickensofinstagram #velociraptor
Pretty much twins. Becky is a little bedraggled after a rainstorm but that does not even slow her down.
#beckywiththegoodhair #petchicken #BuffLacedPolish #polishchicken #prettyasapicture #poof #looker #bemyvalentine
These volunteer daffodils have pushed up through weed cloth and gravel every year since we moved in. They seem to be thriving! The 200 bulbs that were planted a few years ago? Squirrel food.
#springtime #daffodils #mastergardener #Gwinnettcounty #spouts #zone7 #japenesemaple
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
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
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
#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
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
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
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
Becky, winter white is sooo your color! You look like a fearsome yeti.
#beckywiththegoodhair #BuffLacedPolish #polishchickens #petchickens #chickenportrait #chickensofinstagram #snowchicken #yeti #Gwinnettcounty #tinyfarm
#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
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
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
A little secret garden action from the park. Look closely – that tree has grown into a bridge over the streambed.
#Gwinnettcounty #Grayson #tribblemillpark #forest #needsagnome #mossy #ferns
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
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
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
My cup runneth over.
#fresheggs #EasterEgger #oliveegger #backyardchickens #happychickens #eggs #petchickens #Gwinnett
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
Dear droopy broccoli, I’m so sorry about this cold weather. I hope you can recover!
#mastergardener #Broccoli #gardening #wintergarden #coldsnap #gwinnettcounty
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
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
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
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
Someone is ready to party in the New Year! Just kidding. Sonia went to bed as soon as the sun went down.
#silkies #silkierooster #SoniaSotomayor #comb #wattles #flappybird #petchicken #chickensofinstagram #backyardchickens #tinyfarm #chickencoop
Look at those dinosaurs sharing! Bryce is obviously missing the plot and Vi is about to peck Gretchen on that pretty comb of hers but overall, peace and harmony! Happy Oatmeal Day!
#Faverolle #SicilianButtercup #cochin #polishchicken #oatmeal #myflock #petchickens #chickensofinstagram #chickentreats #Tupperware #besties #featheredfriends
Somebody is a fancy chick! This minty blue egg is a first for my flock. I’m thinking it was Ms. Hawkins the #araucana and she is getting extra snacks today for being so elegant!
#EasterEgger #sophiebhawkins #hawk #tinyfarmer #myflock #backyardchickens #petchicken #tiffanyblue #organic #camellia #Georgia
Can you see the vertical rainbow on the left? I like snow just about once per year. All stocked up now.
#overtheriverandthroughthewoods #roadtrip #rainbow #snowfield #sunset #cloudporn #southerntransplant #whitechristmas
Oh Rosie! Your food boob is Majestic!
#poundchicken #adopted #tophen #gamebird #gwinnettcounty #topmodel #petchicken #chickenportrait #foodboob #posedown #tinyfarmer #wellfed @adoptabirdnetwork @chickendvm
Two #Silkies and a Brontasaurus walk into a salad bar… #jokes #ruthbaderginsburg #SoniaSotomayor #brycedallashoward #Silkie #silkierooster #petchickens #leftovers #saladbar #chickensofinstagram #backyardchickens #tinyfarm #besties #chickentender
Gloria does not want any humans in her #chickenselfiesunday post. Sorry @chickens.and.wine! I tried to play by the rules but Glo is the ruler of this roost.
#gloriavanderbuilt #closeup #selfie #chickenportrait #petchicken #fancychick #queen #Chickencoop #dirtybeak #prettygirl #viciousgirl #bestgirls
Sonia was an adorable baby and is still adorable as a somewhat larger…hen. (I’m still in denial.) Look at that sweet face! She has started doing this cute dance to impress the other chickens. They are not impressed. Very minimal crowing so we’re still good.
#SoniaSotomayor #silkies #silkierooster #raisingchicks #tinyfarmer #backyardpoultry #petchicken
Did I plant that? No. Did it grow all by itself and create festive berries at exactly the right time? Yes, yes it did. Nice work nature. You’ve really got your calendar together.
#naturesart #christmasberries #probablypoisonous #mastergardener #mothernature #christmasdecorations #Gwinnett
Let me tell you the story of Rosie!
A few weeks ago my IG friend @chickendvm messaged me about a chicken at my local animal shelter featured on @adoptabirdnetwork. That’s really the end of the story. A chicken needed a home. Oh, and she happened to have the same name as my mother. Obviously, she was meant to be my chicken!
So, I had her picked up at the shelter and kept her in my pantry for a few days. Then she went to the vet and received a clean bill of health. Then she spent two weeks in isolation to make sure she was healthy. Next stop was a improvised pen near the main coop so the other girls could get used to her. She is now fully integrated into the flock and sleeping in the main coop.
Things I learned: She can fly. Rosie spent one night 12 feet up in a tree because I couldn’t catch her. She did come down in the morning.
She’s a bit of a bully. Current status is top hen. She doesn’t pick on the shy girls but she does not back down from a fight. Sorry Donna!
I think she’s some kind of game bird. Swipe to see her amazing tail featers! Any ideas?
So, this is Rosie the Pound Chicken. She’s fast and fierce and meant to be mine!
#petchicken #newgirl #gwinnettcountyanimalshelter #Rosie #adopted #chickenportrait #mutt #chickenjoy #spoiledchickens #backyardchickens #myflock #chickenmath #chickenselfiesunday
In Georgia, this is a city closing amount of snow. #gardeningingeorgia #zone7b #pinkcamellia #snow #seasonalflowers #christmascamellia #camellia #tinyfarm #gardentour2020
Donna is intensely broody as usual, but I wanted her to see the snow! She was nonplussed. I think I heard her request hot oatmeal before she stomped back to her nesting box.
#silkie #donnamartin #6yearsold #broody #alwaysbroody #tinyfury #Silkies #petchicken #snowhen #myflock #broodymonster
#TBT Swipe to see what this tiny yellow fuzzball bacame in just 6 months time.
Who could have predicted that? How did that even happen? Wilga was a big surprise!
#Faverolle #petchicken #raisingchicks #6monthsold #wilgefortis #throwbackthursday #beforeandafter
This broccoli head is about the size of a quarter. I planted it 2.5 months ago. I know they are supposed to grow more slowly in the winter but this is never going to happen!
#zone7b #gardeningingeorgia #wintergarden #greens #Chickenfood #Broccoli #tinyfarm #homegrown #eatlocal
Ugh. Listen at 10 seconds and 30 seconds for Sonia to make an announcement. What am I going to do with this malfunctioning hen?
#rooster #silkierooster #SoniaSotomayor #petchicken #backyardpoultry #silkies #mygirls #hensonly #chickenvideo @mcmurray_hatchery
Wilga had to have her beard washed today. She hated it but sometimes you must suffer for beauty. Check out Glo being a lurker in the back. She wants to be the center of attention. Diva.
#Faverolle #oliveegger #beardedlady #wilgefortis #Broccoli #petchicken #backyardpoultry #gwinnettCounty #gloriavanderbuilt #prettygirl #chickengrooming
Ruthie learned to do the submissive squat and can now be caught and cuddled!
Teal earlobes
12 perfect toes
Poof and beard all filling out nicely
You wish you could say such awesome things about human kids!
#Silkie #ruthbaderginsburg #notoriousRBG #silkies #blacksilkie #petchicken #spoiledchickens #chickenportrait
The Thanksgiving Camellia is prettier than ever! Look at those giant blooms!
#camellia #pinkcamellia #zoze7b #gardeningingeorgia #gwinnettCounty #camellias #gardentour2020 #tinyfarmer
Do you see that look in her eye? The look that says “I will go where I want, do as I please and there is nothing you can do about it.” Glo has been escaping from the yard and laughing at me as I try to herd her to safety! When I give up she saunters back into the chicken area like I’m the jerk. She’s the jerk! She is! Look at that evil gleam in her eye.
#petchicken #peckingorder #boss #oliveegger #gloriavanderbuilt #cantcatchme #myflock #tinyfarmer
And to think Glo was once a #splayleg chick that couldn’t walk! Look at this powerful hen struting her stuff! (She did break out of the pen and force me to chase her around the yard before posing for this photo. She is a stealth ninja.)
#gloriavanderbuilt #oliveegger #petchicken #backyardpoultry #tinyfarm #hen #hensofinstagram #chickenportrait #flamingo #gwinnettCounty
This bug was unnecessarily large. Like triple. Oh, and then it flew away. That’s two strikes: big and flies. Lucky for him he was outside or he would have gotten the deadly third strike.
#nature #stinkbug #tinyfarm #gardeningsuprises #leaflegbug #gwinnettCounty #zone7 #naturewalk
Becky. Your hair. So good.
#beckywiththegoodhair #buffPolish #backyardpoultry #petchicken #perching #chickenportrait #6monthsold #mybaby
Views.
#sunset #Gwinnett #Lawrenceville #nightsky #chickenbedtime #redskiesatnight