Friday, March 1, 2013

Feathered Friend Friday

Welcome to our series "Feathered Friend Friday." Every Friday I write a post with interesting facts, photos, videos, or funny stories about our chickens and guineas. If you need to catch up, you'll find all the Feathered Friend Friday posts here.  

There's something I love about watching my chickens as they enjoy a special treat.


When they see me coming down the hill with something in my hand, they know what's up. They all rush to the fence and line up waiting impatiently for me to make it down to them.


If I have a treat they've never seen before, they will eye it cautiously for a moment before deciding to take a taste. Usually they decide it's pretty good, so they chow down. If their treat is something messy or stringy, it's especially fun to watch them tear into it.


I observe as they methodically bite away at the treat, tails up in the air.


They usually make pretty quick work of special treats, and then go about their business. And so do I. But it's fun to take a treat break every once in a while, even if you're not the one partaking.

~Tammy

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45 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 1, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    I think your chickens have it pretty good! LOL.

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  2. Buttons ThoughtsMarch 1, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Oh Tammy you have the most beautiful spoiled chickens:) B

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  3. Masshole MommyMarch 1, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Those are some lucky chickens you have there :) I love that they gobbled it right up like that.

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  4. Karen LakisMarch 1, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    I love seeing their apprehension at first - kind of like children trying something new.

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  5. Cristina GarayMarch 1, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    hmmm hmmm What a treat! Smart chickens, nothing left!

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  6. HIBISCUS HOUSEMarch 1, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    I like it!

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  7. Sue FrelickMarch 1, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Your hens look pretty healthy and happy. :-)

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  8. Valerie BoersmaMarch 1, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Tammy, I bet they really love those fun treats-and they don't realize that in their exuberance to gobble them up they are so much fun to watch!

    Have a great weekend!!

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  9. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieMarch 1, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    I could look at them all day! So sweet and yes, they do look very happy and healthy! xx

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  10. Optimistic ExistentialistMarch 1, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    I love the third picture haha. Is that a pumpkin?

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  11. mail4roseyMarch 1, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    You're right, it is neat to see. They seem to like a nice variety of things, I really like that...and did not know it until Feathered Friend Friday came about. :)

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  12. AnonymousMarch 1, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Oooooh ! Goodies for the chicks ~ they look very content and love their little tails sticking up ~ What a great 'Mommmy' you are ~ Great photos ^_^ ~ Enjoy the weekend ^_^

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  13. TexWisGirlMarch 1, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    too cute! happy chickens.

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  14. eileeninmdMarch 1, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Your chickens must love you, especially when they see you coming with the treats. They are so cute, Thanks for sharing your feathered friends. Have a happy weekend!

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  15. UnknownMarch 1, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    How cute! I bet this is when their personalities shine...the bravest (or most curious) gives it a whirl first!

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  16. WillowMarch 1, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    That looked like quite a fun, big orange, stringy, seedy, chicken pleasing treat !

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  17. The CrankyMarch 1, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    I so look forward to stopping by here on Fridays to see what you and the chickens are up to, and today's entry definitely didn't disappoint! My Granny used to say her chickens went 'waggletail' when she gave them a treat and looks as though your girls do as well.

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    1. The CrankyMarch 1, 2013 at 6:10 PM

      Oh! Would you mind if I pinned the first photo to my Down On The Farm pinterest board?

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  18. MichelleMarch 1, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Oh! I LOVE that last photo with those sweet tails up in the air!

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  19. Old Time CindyMarch 1, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    They are so cute!
    Farmhouse hugs,
    Cindy

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  20. Ann JonesMarch 1, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    Your chickens are so cute, I love the photos as always :)

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  21. Linda W.March 1, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Chickens are so much fun to watch! Thanks for sharing your photos.

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  22. Big Rigs 'n Lil' CookiesMarch 1, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    So cute! I enjoy the fun of watching my ladies delight in treats too. I stopped at the grocery store on my way home today, and had to grab a cucumber for them. They were so happy :)

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  23. Sherry at The Rusty PearlMarch 1, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Tammy.. Hey sweet friend. I have not forgotten you .. I had lots happen girl. Out of town right now and when I get back MONDAY mailing off your surprise. I have not had time to even blog. Helping my mom this weekend on her shop opening and if you checked out my FB business page : ( you can see what else has happend. HUGS and wanted to touch base............................Toodles

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  24. MariaMarch 1, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    They look so happy! I'm so glad for them!!

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  25. HansHBMarch 2, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    Great serie of photos!

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  26. JeanneMarch 2, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Great shots, and these chickens are so lovely. Looks like they are having a great time!

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  27. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmMarch 2, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Love your spoiled chickens :-)

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  28. UnknownMarch 2, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    I sure love this series of yours! You are such a good chicken mama, your girls are livin' the life.

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  29. SuzanMarch 2, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    They certainly are enjoying your present - old pumpkin? Know it has to be healthy for them too! You must have the greatest tasting eggs around! Have you ever noticed a change in the taste of your eggs by what you feed them?

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  30. Fernando Santos (Chana)March 2, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Excelentes fotografias de belas galinhas....
    Cumprimentos

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  31. Jessica @ Barefoot by the SeaMarch 2, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    I wish an old pumpkin would make me THAT happy! They certainly do look like a happy bunch of ladies, love it!

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  32. Faye HenryMarch 2, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    I love chickens and your pics are wonderful.. xo

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  33. RobynMarch 2, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Tammy,

    I love all the pretty colors of your chickens!

    A special treat for my hens is watermelon. They make very short work of cleaning up the rinds.

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  34. AnonymousMarch 3, 2013 at 12:07 AM

    What great shots - your chickens are adorable! Is that pumpkin they're eating?

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  35. AnonymousMarch 3, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    I come from the blog of Betty Manousos - Cut and Dry - and I loved your virtual balcony.
    If you do not mind I'd like to be a follower of your space.
    Hugs.

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  36. AnonymousMarch 3, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Look at em go! hehehe =)

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  37. AnonymousMarch 3, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Thank you for coming by sharing your creative photography on Weekly Top Shot #72!

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  38. Candy C.March 4, 2013 at 5:20 AM

    It's fun to spoil "the girls!" :)

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  39. NancyMarch 4, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Looks like true chicken bliss!! :)

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  40. poppilinnstudiosMarch 5, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Love your feathered friends!
    -Lynn

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  41. Catches the EyeMarch 5, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    These chickens are so curious fascinating to watch I bet. :)

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  42. domainMarch 5, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    If my life could only be as simple as a chickens. It's meditating to watch them sometimes. Almost like listening to a stream flow.

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  43. Dawn @ Inspired LivingMarch 6, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    I love this series! Not sure why....I know nothing of chickens...maybe that is why....

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