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
Double dog dare you!
#berries #freemansmillpark #Gwinnettcounty #nofilter #blueskies
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
75 and sunny this weekend in Wisconsin sure beats Atlanta this time of year.
#TBT to a perfect beach sunset.
#StLucia #labatterievilla #sunset #carribbean #jademountain #vacation
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
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
My green eggs always have additional texture. I wonder why?
#thanksgirls #petchicken #fresheggs #homegrown #happyeggs #happychickens #backyardchickens #EasterEgger
I have no idea what this blob is but I was impressed by the pattern. The bottom was kind of a snail foot situation. Nature. So weird.
#hitchhiker #Gwinnettcounty #larvae #bugs #worm
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
Worm! Tilled the whole garden just so Glo could catch a worm.
#petchicken #oliveegger #gloriavanderbuilt #huntandpeck #backyardgarden #huntress #gardenfriends
#tbt #roadtrip2018
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
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
Now where did I plant the garlic bread bush? Anyone know if mozzarella is hardy in Zone 7?
#homegrown #bruschetta #basil #tomatoes #locallygrown #eatlocal #gardening #zone7b #Italian #betterboy
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
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
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
#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
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
The rain tore my tomato!
#gardeningsuprises #gardening #zone7b #rainfall #storms #splittomatoes #harvest #harvestbasket #CherokeePurple #BlackCherry #Lemonboy #homegrown
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
Just some boring wagons. Nothing to see here. #e63s #4x4squared #e63samg #e63wagon #gwagen
This must be that new right hand rule where the person to the right doesn’t have to stop at a 4 way as long as they give you the finger while doing it…
Harvest
#growyourown #eatlocal #tinyfarmer #Lemonboy #cucumelons #blackcherrytomato #cucumber #mexicansourgherkin #CherokeePurple #homegrown #futuresalsa
#tbt Canyonlands National Park #roadtrip2018 #moab #utah #canyonlandsnationalpark
At first I thought this was just shoddy work on a watermelon bowl but when I held it up I discovered that it was actually their first attempt at a picture frame! My CraftsChickens are so talented! I should get them an agent.
#petchickens #backyardpoultry #chickenportrait #chickensofinstagram #chickentreats #watermeloncarving #myflock #crafty #artproject
I think it is successfully pollinated.
#pollinator #pollinators #bees #squashblossom #gardeningingeorgia #pollenpants #gardening
Snack bar! Rosie is still not feeling well so I’m trying to encourage her to eat or drink something. I think she has sour crop. I plan to call the vet in the morning.
#Rosie #petchicken #Chickenfood #gamebird #tail #poundchicken #adoptdontshop
The corn thievery is now a felony! The squirrels are taking the merchandise across state lines! (Property lines = state lines. Squirrels are small.) They ate our entire second planting. Fist shake of anger!
#squirrelfood #gardenpests #homegrowncorn #stolenmerchandise #squirrel #gardeningingeorgia #zone7b
It is really hard to give just one chicken extra treats! Rosie is working on a little cup of oatmeal with scratch and I am defending. I have six chickens exiled to the garden, three locked in the coop, the rooster is corralling two hens and Big Red is over here supervising. Big Red does not jump and is therefore not a threat to the oatmeal at this height. She will take care of any bits that go astray. Please eat faster Rosie! Your sisters are hard to contain!
#petchicken #petchickens #treats #chickentreats #poundchicken #Gwinnettcounty #backyardpoultry #eatlocal #steelcutoats #scratch #handfeeding #tinyfarm
My Rosie feels a little puny today. She’s laying down, refusing treats and letting the other chickens walk near her. That is a behavior change! I am hoping it is just a light molt and the heat that is getting her down. She drank from the mud puddle I made her (That’s her preferred water source. Clean water is for pansies.) and her breathing is fine. The white on her feathers is from a dusting of Diotomacious Earth I did for #chickenlice. No one else has any issues. Please send good vibes!
#Rosie #poundchicken #adoptdontshop #petchicken #chickenportrait #backyardpoultry #myflock #diotomacious #gamebird
The other day I saw a squirrel climb a cornstalk, tear off an ear and then carry it away in his mouth. This is not a drive-through! Or a dine-is establishment! That’s my corn! And if I have to share, we should all wait until the ears are full size. That’s just smart.
#stupidsquirrel #backyardgarden #eatlocal #gardenpests #squirrelfood #jerks #homegrowncorn
Rosie the Sun Goddess had an excellent day.
#petchicken #adopted #adoptdontshop #sunbathing #backyardchickens #cooplife #chickensofinstagram #SicilianButtercup #freerangechickens
Today I asked my CraftsChickens to make me a watermelon basket. In the first picture Glo, Gretch and Hawk are discussing strategy. Swipe to see the final result. These are self taught chickens with no formal training in sculpting or culinary arts. Pretty darn impressive. What’s next? Ice sculptures?
#petchickens #watermelon #crafty #watermelonbasket #oliveegger #SicilianButtercup #EasterEgger #backyardchickens #chickensnacks #craftschicks #chickswhocraft
Just had a freak hail storm! I sheltered in the coop with the chickens.
#gwinnett #hailstorm #golfballsizedhail #Gwinnettcounty #summerstorm #savethechickens #weathertracker #wizometer
I want to hold your hand
#gardening #gardener #tendrils #trellis #zone7b #cucumbers #sunset #chickenrun #tinyfarm #eatlocal #growyourown
Sharing is accomplished by pushing greedy bullies to one side and offering the peach to less greedy sisters. These are greedy bullies. They are AGGRESSIVE!
#petchickens #chickentreats #georgiapeach #pearsonfarm #chickensofinstagram #oliveegger #EasterEgger #backyardchickens #comb #pearsonfarmga
Working through the 1300 photos on my real camera from this years road trip. I’ll trickle them out on Thursdays to break things up. #tbt #roadtrip2018 #yellowstone
Sonia hates it when I let the girls free range. It is so hard to keep track of them! He has to make so many fake treat sounds to keep them close.
#roosterproblems #SoniaSotomayor #silkierooster #freerangechickens #gardening #freshfood #happychickens #happyhens #foraging #petchickens #petrooster #peckingorder
The tool for the job. Pulled out my Ferri slope mower for some clean up at my neighbor’s house that I’ll be putting up for sale. Yes, I’m a full service real estate agent… If you’re looking for a large house on acreage and don’t mind having me for a neighbor 😎 drop me a line.
#johndeere #2032r #mower #flailmower #ferrimowers
The Thing I Did Not Plant has returned! You may remember it emerged from the compost pile a couple if years ago, was dumped in an unused corner of the garden where it inexplicably tripled in size, then had to be moved again for spring tilling. Most recently I moved its pile of dirt with a shovel to a flower bed under a tree and here it is again!
#lifefindsaway #Cannas #volunteer #zone7b #gardeningsuprises #hardyplants #gardeningsuperstar #cantbekilled
It’s so hard to find good garden help. Tubbs (Violet) over there just eats anything I drop. Also, I ate most of those #BlackCherry tomatoes before I got inside.
#cucumelon #cucumelons #cherrytomatoes #Cochin #petchicken #backyardchickens #tinyfarm #harvest #Gwinnettcounty #mastergardener #zone7b
Next level genius Gretchen realized she could fly over the fence and access the back side of the cob.
#smartbird #chickentreats #homegrown #cornonthecob #Cochin #pekin #goldencampine #petchicken
My official position on this walking nightmare is that you need to take your disco ball butt to the other side of the fence because I think there is a tiny spider army brewing in there. No thank you!
#spider #eggsac #Georgia #wildlife #wildlifephotography #discoball #relocated #arachnophobia #arachnid
This is one broody sitting on top of another broody. That DOES NOT count. You did not hatch that other chicken. She is your sister. You’re both idiots.
#broodies #crazychicken #Silkie #cornish #petchicken #backyardchickens #nestingboxdrama #nestingboxes
Dammit.
#cucumber #chickentreats #cukes #trellis #gardeningfail #lifefindsaway #Burpless #growingpains #zone7b #Gwinnettcounty
This may be more cucumbers than I can give away in one day. Feels like 25 pounds. I should pick them smaller but I never do.
#garden #zone7b #cucumbers #Burpless #Gwinnettcounty #CherokeePurple #tinyfarmer #eatlocal #growyourown
Quick day trip to Tennessee. Great tour of Cumberland Caverns. We’ll have to get back up there for a concert someday. #cumberlandcaverns #tennessee #cave
So incredibly broody! Rosie is broody for the third time this summer. She has pulled every feather from her belly and refuses to stand up. She’s currently trying to hatch a branch in the isolation pen. I usually just let them brood for a while but it is too hot and she is too stubborn to wait it out. She would be a fearsome mother hen!
#poundchicken #gamebird #petchicken #backyardchickens #fresheggs #broodychicken #broodymonster