Friday, November 19, 2010

Clara's leap of faith

Raising chickens is sort of like raising kids.

You've got to let them stand on their own two feet...


Support them in their decisions...


Encourage them to do the right thing...


and believe in themselves.


But you can't be too nice...


...otherwise they'll walk all over you.

24 comments:

  1. For some reason, by the third picture, I knew to put my coffee cup down, and am I ever glad I did ... I was rolling on the floor laughing by the end of your post! Good way to start a Friday Carson ... thanks!

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  2. any plans for turning them into "drumsticks"? ;-)
    signed
    Theresa in Alberta

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  3. Yep, that's right. They might crap all over while they are at.

    Your blog is always good for a smile at 5:30 in the morning.

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  4. Think of it as getting a mini leg massage. :)

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  5. Could sure use some of those crystal blue skies here in Virginia. We get them but not near as often as the southwest does... just love 'em.

    The girls look so pretty in their matching dresses by the way... LOL

    DI

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  6. CUTE! Thanks for the morning smile!

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  7. So very true! :) I love when my chickens walk on me. My very best shot of my roo was when I was lying down and he was on my leg.

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  8. You and the girls are just as entertaining as you and the boys. Have a great weekend. The Olde Bagg

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  9. Love it! So, did they poo on you? ;)

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  10. LOL they are brave aren't they.

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  11. How cute! You have three beautiful girls!

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  12. Very good advise Mom!

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  13. Great shots of the girls! Will you be washing chicken poo off your clothing? :)

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  14. Yay, Clara! I really felt the tension building to a fabulous finish. I love the Mother/Daughter bonding.

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  15. I am cracking up!!! Yes, as the others mentioned above, they might also crap all over you... The girls look like such characters ;D Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Cute post! and the look on Clara's face as she's about to hit the ground is priceless.

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  17. What a fun photo essay! Adorable!

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  18. This is exactly why I check your blog everyday. Thank you for the smiles.

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  19. Thank you for stopping by my blog and saying hello! The Throwdown and meeting Ree was such a fun experience!

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  20. LOL Too true! (although my kids have yet to produce any eggs!)

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  21. Awwwwww....they're so CUTE.
    Suzanne
    Window On The Prairie

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  22. Hey chicken sister - I love that you're having so much fun with your girls!!
    :-)

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  23. Oh...I LOVE these pictures of your Chickens! POerfect in every way! And they are BEAUTIFUL! I bet you have a lot of fun with them.....I know they can be a lot of work, too...But these two look really really dear---Even Walking All Over You! LOL!

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