I would love to say that this weekend was completely calm and quiet
for us here on the farm...
Except...
I frizzled off the bangs on the right side of my face...
along with the eyelashes!
NO! No pictures!
In an attempt to burn up the wood scraps left over from work on the old log cabin,
we started a burn barrel on Saturday.
I'll spare you the details (mostly because you might think me insane),
but, lets just say that the beginning of the fire was a...
CONFLAGRATION!
Goodbye bangs and lashes.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
(I ordered a tube of lash lengthener...call me vain.)
Maddie has lost the strength in her back legs.
Friday was a bad day, since then it has gotten a little better.
Every day is a waiting game.
Everyday is filled with prayers and hope.
All the while we know what looms around the corner.
For now, though, we just give it more time.
There is no suffering or pain... no torture for our old gal.
Thank you for caring so much about our old friend.
And for those of you who have or are experiencing the same with furry friends of your own...
I share your pain.
Life goes on, however...and there is so much more life here at the farm.
I wanted to share a couple of funny chicken things with you.
First...notice the one white feather in George's tail...pretty fancy!
It's quite special to have a whole gang of roosters "cock-a-doodle-doo"-ing
all around one's house!
Our Roos, because their house is so close to ours,
spend quite a bit of time around out log home...
in and out of the garage, gardens, walkways.
This picture just tickled my funny bone a little...
as if those silly Roos (as per the sign) consider themselves to be "guests".
"Uh, yeah, guys...this is where we're supposed to go!"
"Ahhhhhh....safe at last!"
I always say...animals are smarter than we think!
And for those of you who have or are experiencing the same with furry friends of your own...
I share your pain.
Life goes on, however...and there is so much more life here at the farm.
I wanted to share a couple of funny chicken things with you.
First...notice the one white feather in George's tail...pretty fancy!
It's quite special to have a whole gang of roosters "cock-a-doodle-doo"-ing
all around one's house!
spend quite a bit of time around out log home...
in and out of the garage, gardens, walkways.
This picture just tickled my funny bone a little...
as if those silly Roos (as per the sign) consider themselves to be "guests".
"Uh, yeah, guys...this is where we're supposed to go!"
Just to show you how smart chickens are....
You might remember that Rose and Ivanka, my elderly chickens, live in the barn now.
And Milford, on his frequent visits to the barn, has requested conjugal visits with the gals.
Sadly, Milford does not seem to understand the meaning of "no",
so the gals have come up with a creative way to avoid his advances.
They hide inside this wire pumpkin...
a sort of chicken chastity belt!
"Ahhhhhh....safe at last!"
I always say...animals are smarter than we think!
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And Maddie . . . well to be honest, I am sad, sometimes The Circle of Life has chapters other than happy.
I care about you and timing decisions . . . selfishly thinking about when we too may one day face that decision.
I know it helps to remember Maddie and joyful days, I am caring . . . for you right now.
Lisa
I love the way the hens avoid the roos. So funny!
At least the roos bring a bit of relief, you do make me smile describing their antics.
Annie v.
in the same situation with our dog, Max. I had written you some time ago and we too are on a day to day basis, questioning our motives and logic. Thank you for sharing and for the uplifting humor regarding your chickens. So
nice to take a breather from grief.
New look for the Holidays...Hugs to Maddie..