I feel like I am loosing IT! You will understand when I tell you what happened tonight when I got home. It was a little bit warmer then it was yesterday, which I was very thankful. It was blowing so much yesterday and so cold I didn't go to check on the Banties. I just let my sweet man take care of them for me, he doesn't mind helping me when it is so nasty outside!
Anyway tonight I went down to the Milk Barn after all the "Girlies and Roosters" came in for the evening. I started counting and the chicks and roosters on the ledge............ looked so cute so I thought I would take a pic for you! Certain ones like to roost there every night. Some are turned backwards. They like to cuddle. Sometimes they will pile on top of each other to stay warm. Chickens are so fun to have and watch.
After I counted them I saw the Black Cochin Bantam sitting on the barrel I have in there to keep the food protected. Then I saw the Mottled Rooster who was not to happy with the two kittens that had cuddled up in the nester box. They live in there during the night and stay toasty warm!
Then I looked over and there was two Mottled Cochin Girlie Hens sitting .........WHAT?????????? The one on the right was MISS MILLY! I am not sure who was killed other then it must have been one of the Cuckoo Maran Hens. All I know was that evening when I found the hen all hurt, I was really upset. Anyway Miss Milly is still alive and well. Like I said, "Loosing IT!!!!
The other sweet thing that happened today was the family who had the dogs that killed the hens? They brought over two huge bags of cracked corn! Now was that sweet or what? Talk about a blessing! I am happy!!!!!!!!!
One more day of baking in the bakery! Can't wait! I have a full weekend ahead. A family we know, who also follows my blog are coming to the farm. We have a surprise for them. Can't wait!!!!!! I will journal about it this weekend!
So glad you enjoyed Katie's Story.......I keep reading.......it is such a precious story of grace!
Hope all are well. Some of you really are getting some snow! Please share! We really want some on our farm!
Hugs sweet ladies and may the Lord bless you!
Linda
Oh Linda....
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post ;) :) What a blessing to see Miss Mollie...I'd be losing it , too..It's making me cry a little bit, I'm so happy for you :) :)
Oh, and what a blessing to get that cracked corn :) :) What will you do with it? You can tell I'm a bit of a farm novice, because I don't know what cracked corn is... :) :) :)...I only understand regular corn :) :)
Oh, yes your Bantam cochin girly hens are too adorable..I LOVe the feathers on their feet...like pantaloons :) :) Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather :)
Aw, what a great story with a happy ending!!! Lots of ice here in Pendleton Oregon,suppose to get snow tonight.I would much rather have snow then ice.When there is ice you are pretty much stuck inside! =( Thats ok for a little while, then i start gettin restless!! Bless you my friend! HUGS
ReplyDeleteWhat blessings! Nothing like going to bed w/a cheerful heart.
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You have no idea how I love looking at the pictures of your chickens!! And I'm so happy about Miss Millie. If I didn't have an 11 year old GSD, I would get chickens. As it is, we love him and don't think it's fair to teach our sweet old dog new tricks - like not killing chickens. :-(( Keep the chicken pictures coming. Blessings♥♥
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you and Miss Milly! What a blessing after such unpleasantness. My guys also take care of the animals in the winter. I gladly do all summer (and warm spring and fall). The cold is so hard!
ReplyDeleteOh Linda....I just love those chickens all snuggled together...and of course those kitties...how sweet!!! But best of all that I'm so glad Miss Milly is safe...I'm sure that just made your day!!! I know it would have made mine! Still sorry you lost those other chickens...sad...
ReplyDeleteBlessings and good night...
xoxo Gert
Praise the Lord you Had a good day glad your hen was ok what a blessing the Lord even cares about the small things :) allison
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that Miss Millie is okay! I'm also happy that your neighbors really do care about what their dogs did. I love hearing about your hens and roosters! They each one have their own personalities don't they? I pray the Lord continues to bless you and your family Linda.
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Barbara
'Welcome back' Miss Milly! Those cats are sooo cute (I love cats but my hubby is very alergic).
ReplyDeleteAfter a 3 yr chicken free period my husband announced last night his new plans for the spring - new garage and chicken coop! I can't wait, do you think i'd be pushing it if I asked for a goat as-well? Take care, huggs to all the farm life.
"Prairie Flower Farm" has been included in this weeks Sites To See. I hope this helps to attract many more new visitors here.
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How Wonderful Linda!
ReplyDeleteIm sure your so happy to see Miss Milly. I had a injured hen Primmie Rose who was living in my laundry room for a few weeks. She has just moved back outside. I shared my morning oatmeal with her everyday and miss her outside already. She seems very happy. I so enjoyed this post as always.
Love & JOY
Trace
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What a blessing! So happy Miss Milly is okay after all!
ReplyDeleteGood neighbors! Not every neighbor cares when their dogs do such a thing. I am sorry about the hens that were killed, though and glad for the ones who made it.
ReplyDeleteSO glad Miss Milly is safe. She's one smart hen. That was sweet, what the neighbors did. I know, someone accused our dog of killing a couple of their chickens and we felt TERRIBLE and just wanted to know what we could do for them. Turned out it wasn't Ruger and we were glad of that! but still you feel terrible for the ones who lost the chickens. Glad it turned out so well.
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come visit sometime darlinghill.blogspot.com
Sweet Blessings....Isn't our God just Awesome?
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day, and stay warm..
shug
I love it when a story has a happy ending. Glad Miss Milly is alive and well. I love the kitty in the nester box. I have a special place in my heart for kitties. Do your kitties have names?
ReplyDeleteAt least when YOU loose it, it comes out good!
ReplyDeleteIf there WAS a way to send you a little of the snow that is forecast here tonight, believe me - I'd DO it!
(Those neighbors are "keepers"! Good for them - doing the gracious thing.)
That is so awesome!!! So happy Miss Milly is ok.
ReplyDeleteSweet gift from God. Even chickens are in his care. A saying from my childhood that had always had sweet meaning "All creatures, great and small, the Lord God loves them all. So true. I'm getting chickens this year. Another blessing from a sweet loving savior, for my 1 acre (very big in my eyes) "farm" in town. Thanks to the new law passed for back yard chickens. Woo Hoo. Been dreaming of the coop and hen house, what kind of chicks to get. Our God is so good.
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Suzanne, nashville, tn.
Sweet gift from God. Even chickens are in his care. A saying from my childhood that had always had sweet meaning "All creatures, great and small, the Lord God loves them all. So true. I'm getting chickens this year. Another blessing from a sweet loving savior, for my 1 acre (very big in my eyes) "farm" in town. Thanks to the new law passed for back yard chickens. Woo Hoo. Been dreaming of the coop and hen house, what kind of chicks to get. Our God is so good.
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Suzanne, nashville, tn.
Sweet gift from God. Even chickens are in his care. A saying from my childhood that had always had sweet meaning "All creatures, great and small, the Lord God loves them all. So true. I'm getting chickens this year. Another blessing from a sweet loving savior, for my 1 acre (very big in my eyes) "farm" in town. Thanks to the new law passed for back yard chickens. Woo Hoo. Been dreaming of the coop and hen house, what kind of chicks to get. Our God is so good.
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Suzanne, nashville, tn.
Sweet gift from God. Even chickens are in his care. A saying from my childhood that had always had sweet meaning "All creatures, great and small, the Lord God loves them all. So true. I'm getting chickens this year. Another blessing from a sweet loving savior, for my 1 acre (very big in my eyes) "farm" in town. Thanks to the new law passed for back yard chickens. Woo Hoo. Been dreaming of the coop and hen house, what kind of chicks to get. Our God is so good.
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Suzanne, nashville, tn.
Sweet gift from God. Even chickens are in his care. A saying from my childhood that had always had sweet meaning "All creatures, great and small, the Lord God loves them all. So true. I'm getting chickens this year. Another blessing from a sweet loving savior, for my 1 acre (very big in my eyes) "farm" in town. Thanks to the new law passed for back yard chickens. Woo Hoo. Been dreaming of the coop and hen house, what kind of chicks to get. Our God is so good.
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Suzanne, nashville, tn.
Sweet gift from God. Even chickens are in his care. A saying from my childhood that had always had sweet meaning "All creatures, great and small, the Lord God loves them all. So true. I'm getting chickens this year. Another blessing from a sweet loving savior, for my 1 acre (very big in my eyes) "farm" in town. Thanks to the new law passed for back yard chickens. Woo Hoo. Been dreaming of the coop and hen house, what kind of chicks to get. Our God is so good.
ReplyDeletegood night.
Suzanne, nashville, tn.
Sweet gift from God. Even chickens are in his care. A saying from my childhood that had always had sweet meaning "All creatures, great and small, the Lord God loves them all. So true. I'm getting chickens this year. Another blessing from a sweet loving savior, for my 1 acre (very big in my eyes) "farm" in town. Thanks to the new law passed for back yard chickens. Woo Hoo. Been dreaming of the coop and hen house, what kind of chicks to get. Our God is so good.
ReplyDeletegood night.
Suzanne, nashville, tn.
linda, i'm so thankful Miss Millie is alive & well! Many eggs i wish to Miss Millie!! linda
ReplyDeleteLInda I am glad Miss Milly is fine but sad for your loss. What a kindness the family showed you bringing the cracked corn! Your farm life is one amazing journey. Please pray for us as we travel to Salina tomorrow. Enjoy your company. I hope one day to come meet you face to face! Blessings Anne
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