The Weekly Bleat: First Egg
I suppose I could’ve called this post, “The Weekly Cluck,” but I decided to stay with tradition. 😉 In March of this year, nine baby chicks joined our menagerie on Green Hill Farm. Well, these little guys are mostly grown now, and we had our first egg last Thursday. Finding the first egg is always a thrill, but it was especially exciting as we haven’t had fresh eggs in quite a while. Last fall, a meandering fox found its way into our chicken pasture, aviary, and coop. We lost fourteen of fifteen chickens. Honey Hen, a chicken that doesn’t walk well or lay eggs anymore, was the only survivor. While we love our little Honey Hen, it’s nice once more to have chickens running around in the aviary, making their endearing little noises, and finally laying wonderful, fresh, organic eggs. So…..on to the star of the show! Here’s the most charming, petite, speckled egg……
And, here are a few photographs of the chicks—then and now.
Categories: Chicken Keeping, Photography, Reflections on Farm Life, The Weekly Bleat
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Well, I guess we now know which came first….the chickens and then the egg! LOL! (so cute how you put it in the basket with the pink/white cloth….I guess you’ve decided she’s a girl!)
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Haha! We just answered an age-old question! 🙂 Yes! I’m the proud parent of the sweetest, little egg. 😉🐣
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Awwww!!! Lil Man had eggs hatching in class this year, and his teacher kept the chicks as she didn’t want to send em back!
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I think that’s such a wonderful experience for children. There was a kindergarten teacher at my school who incubated eggs every year. The students loved it! 🙂
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It’s a great experience for them, especially city kids who don’t get to see nature like this!
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I completely agree! It’s definitely enriching.
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🐓🐔🐣🐤🐥 xx
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Pretty chickens and nice egg. It looks delicious. Poor Honey, she has really been through it. So there really can be a fox in the hen house. That would be pretty awful.
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Thank you, Deborah. I know; sweet Honey has had a rough time, but she goes outside most days and enjoys treats of scratch and melon. I think she’s fairly content. I worried about her being completely alone after the fox incident, and I bought a stuffed chicken to keep her company, but I had to take it out of the coop as it frightened her. She seems to be back to her old self after last week’s turmoil. Here’s to better days! 🙂
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Honey is a trooper. She is the wise hen to all the young chicks. 🙂
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I agree! Honey could certainly teach them a thing or two. 🙂
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That is awesome!! Hope that fox doesn’t return!! I remember gathering eggs on my grandmother’s farm…I always felt like I was in another world…loved it.
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Thanks, Sally. We made some modifications to the aviary and pasture to keep the chickens safe. Gathering eggs on your grandmother’s farm sounds like a lovely memory. 🙂
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So happy that your next generation is producing. The eggs from Green Hill Farm are THE BEST!
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Thank you very much, Donna. That’s so nice of you to say! 🙂 🐓
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what a proud Mom but it doesn’t look anything like you.
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Haha, Jim! Too funny! Actually, it has my freckles. 😉
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ha ha! too funny
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Yay the first egg!!! 🙂 It’s amazing how fast they grow up!
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Thanks, Mel! It really is amazing. I remember when we first got the chicks; you could almost see them growing daily! 🙂
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Love the photos! So cute! Congratulations on the first egg! It was so wise to make modifications so a fox can’t get in again. The chickens must feel right at home, safe and secure. 🙂
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Thank you so much. We were a bit surprised as we really weren’t expecting the first eggs until mid-September. Point-of-lay is usually about 6 months. So, it looks like we have an “early bird.” 😉
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One of my newbies just started laying as well. Aren’t poulet eggs the cutest?
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Congratulations on your “first” egg as well! Those early eggs are cute—so tiny! 🙂
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Nice picture ☺ salut by Rinaldo
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Thank you! 🙂
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Congrats!
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Thanks!
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These are absolutely adorable!!! ❤ How they have grown 🙂 *waving hello*
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Thank you! 😊
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How quickly the time has flown by. I remember when you posted about your new arrivals. I am thrilled that you now have your first egg. Congratulations to you and Scott, the proud parents and of course the chicken too 🙂
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Time flies, and it seems the older I get, the faster it goes! I can’t believe my little chicks are all grown up. We are so excited to have our first egg and a bit early, too. Thanks, Judy. 🙂
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Yes, it does go faster as we age! Soon you’ll have lots of eggs I am sure 🙂
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I know; sometimes I wish I had a “pause” button. 😉 That’s okay…just have to try to enjoy every moment! Yes, we’re really looking forward to having enough to make scrambled eggs for breakfast. 😊
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Yummmmy!
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😊
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Yay for a new start 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
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It’s awful about the fox. I know that I got attached to my hens and it was awful losing one to a fox. Your chicks are adorable. It’s amazing how fast they grow! We went from no eggs to too many eggs in a short while. Best of luck with your flock!
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It’s true; you do get attached. You interact with them daily just like any other pet, and losing one is really awful. They definitely grow fast! I can’t believe we’re already getting eggs. We’ve only gotten a few eggs so far, but I’m looking forward to having enough to make scrambled eggs or an omelet soon. Thanks, Rob. 🙂
I hope things are going well for you with work, etc. Take care! 🙂
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