Monthly Archives: June 2009

Birdie says thanks, Chadd!

Posted on June 30, 2009 by polloplayer

Our young friend, Chadd, posted a comment on Birdie’s “Everyone’s entitled to an opinion” post, saying that Birdie is welcome to come visit him and “be treated like an only child”. Chadd and Birdie go way back: That was nice … Continue reading →

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Oh, and another thing…

Posted on June 30, 2009 by polloplayer

There is a fair amount of confusion over  Auracaunas, Ameraucanas and Easter Eggers. One doesn’t have to dig very far to come up with contradictory pronouncements about what does/does not define one of these breeds. One general rule, although not … Continue reading →

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So, where were we?

Posted on June 30, 2009 by polloplayer

Technical difficulties. No web cam. No Internet. Why worry about North Korea when our more immediate fates are in the hands of diabolical IT techs who can muck up your digital world in a heartbeat and then CHARGE you for it. … Continue reading →

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And you thought I was crazy?

Posted on June 27, 2009 by polloplayer

It’s a given that this chicken journey smacks just a bit of the cockeyed. “Too much time on their hands” is probably the first thought, followed by “do they allow involuntary commitment in California?”.  I think we’ve managed to keep … Continue reading →

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Almost forgot.

Posted on June 26, 2009 by polloplayer

Here’s what Hope’s eggs will look like. Buff Orpingtons are supposed to be excellent layers, so we look forward to getting lots of these!

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Hope

Posted on June 26, 2009 by polloplayer

Here’s Hope at three weeks old. It’s getting harder and harder to take their pictures – they move so fast!!!! We’ve been fogged in here all week; no sun until quite late in the afternoons, so the chicks aren’t getting … Continue reading →

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Everyone’s entitled to an opinion

Posted on June 25, 2009 by polloplayer
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Amelia

Posted on June 24, 2009 by polloplayer

The chicks are three weeks old today. Here are the newest photos of Amelia, and one that shows what she will look like as an adult.

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More visitors.

Posted on June 24, 2009 by polloplayer

The chicks held forth well into the evening yesterday.  Turns out if you mix good friends with Chardonnay and chickens, silliness ensues. The chicks cried fowl, but their votes didn’t count. As always, Chloe was a good sport.

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Visitors.

Posted on June 24, 2009 by polloplayer

The chicks had a busy day on Tuesday. Some people came all the way from the East coast to satisfy their curiosity: “Why chickens?” I think they’re converts!

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