Well obviously our trip to Orkney allowed the livestock here in Snapdragon's garden to get a bit out of hand.
Look who just came to introduce her new brood. Nope that is not the same chicken as a few days ago with ever so cute day old chicks.
This is another - she had been nesting over in the damp field in amongst the brambles.
We now have 25 chickens (16 under a month old) and a duck sitting on a nest.
Euan has ceased to find the situation amusing as we are running out of suitable accommodation.
But isn't she cute? And very proud! She nudged them about 100 yards to come and say hello to me. well more likely to come and say "Where is our tea?"
That has really brought a smile to my face - all those happy chickens mass producing! Seriously cute!
Posted by: Jenny | July 20, 2009 at 09:42 PM
Jane, all these chicks and chickens are so lively and ... wonderful subjects for an artist such as you.
Think that I must have made some error in leaving you a message a few posts back. Wanted to say how happy I was to hear how you enjoyed seeing Bruuuuce!
Also suggested that you might be able to access a wonderful old video of a very young Mr Springsteen and the E Street Band in their very first UK visit ... at the Hammersmith Odeon. It is worth taking a look at.
Best wishes!
Posted by: frances | July 21, 2009 at 12:42 AM
My hens are all going broody too.
Posted by: re | July 21, 2009 at 08:48 AM
oooh...lucky you, chick mass production on a brilliant scale!
Sue xx
Posted by: Sue Hall | July 21, 2009 at 09:00 AM
I like the little dark banded chick hiding in the foreground... ah! these things keep a sense of wonder alive don't they . I would love a couple of chickens, but would have to do some serious persuading! sure you don't want those peacocks too?cx
Posted by: caireen | July 21, 2009 at 01:47 PM
What a lovely surprise!
Posted by: simone | July 21, 2009 at 08:24 PM
Oh how lovely, what a prodigous flock you have. Do hope that not too many turn in to cockerals though!
CKx
Posted by: Calico Kate | July 22, 2009 at 07:08 PM