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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

My Last Hen

Wordless Wednesday

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I love raising laying hens. At one time I had over 40 hens and and a beautiful rooster. When we began to travel more often I decided to reduce my flock. We gave 30 hens to a local farmer and I had ten remaining. A few weeks after reducing my flock a possum got in the hen house. My rooster killed the possum and died defending his girls. A few days later a dog got in and killed all the remaining hens except a white hen I named  Pearl.
Pearl is a survivor. She has lived 2 years now since the flock was killed. I still enjoy her antics and she enjoys total free roaming on our farm.
Chicks we hatched in an incubator.

We keep them in the chicken run when we are not at home.

A little time out in the yard. When we are home to keep them safe.
Mr. Rooster!

Two days of eggs from my hens.
My last hen Pearl. Having breakfast with our cats.

                                                                

                                                                                    

















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25 comments:

  1. Kim-A Creative SpiritAugust 2, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    cracks me up that she is hanging with the kitty cats....

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  2. Abby ApprovedAugust 2, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    The chicks are so cute! Very cool to raise hens! I would love to do that if they let us in my town!

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  3. An Apel a DayAugust 2, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Breakfast time looks interesting and fun at your house!

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  4. Melissa @ A Wide LineAugust 3, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    What a beautiful story! Those birds must be fun. :) Visiting from BWOMM WWW linky.

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  5. Create With JoyAugust 3, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Great photo and story - I especially love seeing the cats with your hen!

    Thanks so much for joining me at Create With Joy! If you haven't already done so, be sure to stop by and enter my current giveaway!

    Have a fabulous week!
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  6. VerenaAugust 3, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    How wonderful that you have hens! I am sorry that the dog killed some of your hens.
    Have a happy WW!
    Verena

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  7. SiamapieceofcakeAugust 3, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Very cute. At least the last hen isn't lonely. I'm glad she has the cats for company.

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  8. KristiAugust 3, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Look at the awesome basket of eggs! Great to see your cat and the hen's hanging out together! Thanks for stopping by WW. Have a great day!

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  9. Kitty DeschanelAugust 3, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I'm very jealous of all your fresh, yummy eggs! Also a bit surprised to see that those cats don't give your chickens any trouble ;)

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  10. Chase Your DreamsAugust 3, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    I think it is so cool your cats not attack the hen! I don't know if our cat would be so nice. LOL! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Following you back (soon).

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  11. UnknownAugust 3, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    I miss the chicks, and fresh eggs from farm, how lovely!

    Following back your lovely blog. I am also inviting you to add your blog at Momma's Lounge (http://olahmomma.com/momlounge) where you can express yourself, add your business/giveaways, and meet more mom bloggers.

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  12. Little HatchlingsAugust 3, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I'm definitely not a country farm girl so it was great hearing this story and seeing all the wonderful pictures. Thanks so much!

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  13. MouseAugust 3, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Ah bless her, they have an amazing spirit don't they :) .... I've got 4 ex-battery rescue chickens (I lost 2 last year unfortunately) and was very surprised at quickly you become attached to them!

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  14. NancyAugust 3, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    That's a sad, but common, story. I've lost most of my hens this summer to a family of raccoons. Love the rooster you had -- gorgeous! :)

    Thanks so much for stopping by, commenting and following along on my blog today. I truly appreciate it. :)

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  15. Amanda TempelAugust 3, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    That is so sad :( I am so sorry!

    I hope Pearl lives a very long happy life! (I'm sure she is/will :) )

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  16. Lap Dog KnitsAugust 3, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Fun reading...
    Love the chickens...didn't see where you live? You said a farm?
    I'm sure it's heaven for your grandchildren - cute Pearl with the cats - love the photo!

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  17. Our Homeschool ReviewsAugust 3, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Love that she is with the cats. How cute! Wish we could have hens here. Thanks for stopping by my WW. Following you back.

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  18. JenniferAugust 3, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Wow! Your rooster laid down his life for the hens? I never knew they did that! So sad that the dog eventually got the rest of the girls. :-(

    Thanks for the follow and visiting my blog today! Your newest follower here! :-) Hope your Wednesday is going well!

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  19. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Awwe. So sweet. We have 5 hens and a rooster and one lone baby chick. We should have done the incubator because the other 12 eggs didn't hatch because they got squished etc. I feel so bad.

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  20. Krafty Max OriginalsAugust 4, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Hop'pin by from 'Wobble Over Wednesday'. I'm following your blog now, wont you please come and follow me back?? ~KM

    Krafty Max Originals

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  21. aimeeAugust 4, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Beautiful shots! Aww sorry to hear about the hens. But looks like you have more again. I remember when I was a little kid my family raised chickens too. Thanks for linking up at Girl Talk.

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  22. KristinAugust 4, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    That is so cute, the hen hanging with the kitties!

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  23. Quirky HomemakerAugust 5, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Wow! Look at all those eggs. Pearl is a survivor, isn't she? My goodness. Something was getting into our neighbor's coop and they never did figure out what it was. Thanks for linking with us!

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  24. ShandaAugust 6, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    We raised hens and chickens growing up and loved them. I'm following you from voiceBoks.

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  25. ShandaAugust 6, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    We raised hens and chickens growing up and loved them. I'm following you from voiceBoks.

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