Thursday, February 21, 2013

"Mom, We Need Another Chick!"

In the mornings when Flower Muffin goes into the laying box to do her thing, this girl gets a squawking. 


"Bawk, BAWK, BAWK"

As soon as I come out the door she is the perfect angel.


Looking for bugs.


"Yes, mom I am lonely while Flower Muffin lays her egg."


I know she is telling me she needs a buddy when Flower Muffin is not in her sight. Chickens sure are social creatures. Or maybe she is just doing that plain old egg song letting me know an egg is being laid.

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  1. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    Ah, that's so sweet, they're best friends! Does she lay eggs, too?

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  2. Barbara F.February 21, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    Awwww yes all birds, that's their "flock" mentality. Time for another chick. :) xo

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  3. UnknownFebruary 21, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Chickens are very social and really do need companions. I hate to tell you -- but if you get another chick, you should probably get 2, because solitaries rarely thrive and it will take a while for old chicken and new chicken to get along together and integrate.

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  4. VickieFebruary 21, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Hi Elaine. I have a barred rock, too, and 9 other hens. My BR looks so much prettier this year. Last year she had pale chick feathers, but after she moulted they came in nice black and white. Yours is so pretty. I could easily become a chicken hoarder.

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  5. Linda @ A La CarteFebruary 21, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Aw she is lonely! My friends have three chickens and they seem very happy!
    hugs, Linda

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  6. KrisFebruary 21, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Yes, they are! I love that about them too!
    I just read your tweet on your side bar about a gun man at school? Wow..when will this madness end?
    xo Kris

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  7. 20 North OraFebruary 21, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Love that name - Flower Muffin! Makes me smile.

    Judy

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  8. UnknownFebruary 21, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    I love my chickens also...you can tell you love yours. I have 1 rooster and 7 hens and they seem very happy and very easy to keep. I say the more the merrier...:)

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  9. Our Neck of the WoodsFebruary 21, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Awww, how cute. They definitely are social creatures. Did I see your girl on Tilly's Nest facebook page as the chicken of the day? :)

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  10. RachyFebruary 21, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    She is gorgeous!!!! She definitely needs a friend, or maybe two! ;) x

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  11. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com February 21, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Ah I didn't know that about chickens...they are BFs then! :)

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  12. ChristineFebruary 21, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    I don't have any chickens but our son does. They are a handful!
    Friendly girls but really busy, all the time.

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  13. Linda W.February 21, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    LOVE your chicken photos! Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Liz @ Quirky VistasFebruary 21, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    How cute. I just bet there are plenty of stories when these girls get going. Fun!
    Liz

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  15. Elizabeth EdwardsFebruary 21, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    like to hear that. a well behaved chicken. so cute. ( :

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  16. TerriFebruary 21, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Chickens are such fun to watch. I'd love to have some if I could. Such a cute name :)

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  17. CindyFebruary 21, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Hahah, so cute! She is a very pretty hen! Hugs, Cindy

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  18. A Daughter of the KingFebruary 21, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    I love her name!

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  19. It's Just DottieFebruary 21, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    I have extreme chicken love.
    Dottie

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  20. Barbara NeubeckFebruary 22, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    Hi Elaine......maybe a window in the laying box so she can see her 'BBF' at all times and talk through the window..
    Barb xx

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  21. Kathy Felsted UsherFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:31 AM

    I love the photo of her looking for bugs!

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  22. UnknownFebruary 22, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    You know you can't buy just 1 chick right? Have to have 2 or more, for company :)

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  23. MetaFebruary 23, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Vilken söt höna, synd att jag inte kan ha höns på kolonin. Vi får inte ha andra djur än katt och hund ev kaniner.
    Ha en fin helg
    Kram Meta

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  24. HWIT BLOGGFebruary 23, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    LOVELY blog and beautiful pictures!
    Have a nice weekend...take care...

    Titti

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  25. MicupofteaFebruary 23, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Oh, how sweet..she wanted company :)

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  26. The Charm of HomeFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    I love her name! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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