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"Let's be cheerful"! We have no more right to steal the brightness out of the day for our own family than we have to steal the purse of a stranger. Let us be as careful that our homes are furnished with pleasant & happy thoughts as we are that the rugs are the right color and texture & the furniture comfortable and beautiful"! Laura Ingalls Wilder

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

meet the ladies







Well, you were with me during the planning stages.  You saw it begin to come together.  You were with me the day they arrived.  But I've never officially introduced to you ~ the ladies.




First we have the demure Missy wearing her lovely buff color and proficient plumage.  Just check out that bodacious backside.




Next is Sally Henny Penny, always a wooer of fans as she dances her way down the runway.




Now let's marvel at the dazzling Elsie of the Dinsmore lineage, stunning in her rich couture.




Last but not least we have Lucy the overachiever.   Her performance is stellar, as far as egg laying is concerned.  I don't think she has let a day go by without gifting us.




Really this is an amazing bunch of girls.  Rarely do we gather less than 3 eggs (and sometimes 4).  We worried that 4 chickens wouldn't be enough to be worth the trouble, but we can't keep up with them!  They produce faster than we can eat and we are thankful.

So, this is not a contest, just a display.  Because really, how could you choose a favorite?  They are definitely all winners!

Blessings, Debbie
Posted by no spring chicken at 12:01 AM
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32 comments:

  1. JacquiJuly 5, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Oh they are all beautiful. hens have marvellous personalities - it is such fun to watch their evolving dynamics - better than any soap opera. have fun with your girls. xx

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  2. UnknownJuly 5, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    I want..I want some too. Still waiting...be sure, it's going to happen. Give them a hug for me please. Maa

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  3. Tracey ~ CloverJuly 5, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    I really must get you a picture of Beatrix Potter so she won't feel left out! She isn't laying it, but in a few months she should start.xx

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  4. TannaJuly 5, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    Debbie, those are some lovely ladies!! Thank you for giving us this delightful show. I know you are enjoying those fresh eggs... the ones in the grocery store are no comparison! Have a great week. tanna

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  5. LynnJuly 5, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    Beautiful girls! I love to hear about happy chickens:@)

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  6. JaneJuly 5, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    What a beautiful portrait of Elsie. You're a talented photographer. I envy you!

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  7. Pom PomJuly 5, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    They ARE all extra lovely! I like Elsie's face and Missie's "clothes" best! How fun!

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  8. Miss DebbieJuly 5, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    My, they are lovely ladies! My son has chickens and there is nothing like a fresh egg...yummy! So glad they are keeping you supplied!

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  9. Bee LadyJuly 5, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Beautiful ladies. I thought I might like to get some after we move and I think four might be just the right number.

    Cindy Bee

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  10. Lace up and WalkJuly 5, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    I'm so jealous! I want chickens but hubby says not right now. I'm just waiting for the day he gives the OK. Love your roses too...Patti

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  11. Sherri B.July 5, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    I'm happy to meet 'the ladies', aren't chickens great? We love ours and have 12 hens and 1 rooster...never a dull moment!

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  12. Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage BlogJuly 5, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Sweet ladies!

    This post reminds me to order our new chickens! I miss having fresh eggs!

    Deanna

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  13. Leslie July 5, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Those are some beautiful chickens, and so are the roses! How exquisite!!!! And the johnny jump ups in the bucket are so cute!

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  14. Cheryl July 5, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Loving the ladies! (My girls will be jealous!)

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  15. DonnaJuly 5, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    What lucky ladies to live with your family. I had no idea that 4 chickens could be enough...that seems almost doable.

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  16. Barbara F.July 5, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Love your cute flock! Kiwi and Pearlie send their best to them!! And those roses are beautiful. xo,

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  17. JuliaJuly 5, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Such lovely ladies and I love how you have introduces then to us.

    I love your lovely roses too. Have a great day. JB

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  18. amanda {the habit of being}July 5, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    i want some chickens too!

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  19. April DJuly 5, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    they're LOVELY!
    our little ladies aren't laying yet, but they DO love to run from the camera. your first picture made me laugh. :)
    your yellow roses are beautiful too!

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  20. MegJuly 5, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Beautiful girls! :)

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  21. trishJuly 5, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Gorgeous ladies! We have 3 chickens and sometimes we can't keep up , I know what you mean!
    Roses are lovely. Such a lovely color.
    Much love.

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  22. Farm GirlJuly 5, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    So nice to finally meet the girls. They are quite beautiful. They have nice faces and they look just like their names. :)

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  23. Gumbo LilyJuly 5, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Sweet ladies and productive too! I always say, "Pretty is as pretty does."

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  24. CanadagirlJuly 5, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    What lovely ladies they are. [o= I look forward to having a group of ladies next year, Lord willing. Thank you for sharing.

    Blessings and ((HUGS))
    -Mary

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  25. CherylJuly 5, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Such lovely ladies too! We started off with four and then a friend emigrated and left us 6 more. 10 eggs a day doesn't sound bad, but when you start multiplying up by 7 for the week, every week, they start to add up. Good job I have lots of friends to take our surplus.

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  26. karenJuly 5, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    You could never pick a favorite because they are all bee-you-tee-ful!

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  27. MaryannJuly 5, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Lovely ladies!

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  28. Julie HarwardJuly 5, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    I loved meeting the ladies...how cute that is! We have one rooster and 4 hens and they keep us in plenty of eggs. A skunk got in about a week ago and killed one of them though..I was so sad! My husband shot the skunk and boy did he stink!!! ;D

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  29. Marqueta (Mar-kee-ta) G.July 6, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Dear Debbie,

    What sweet ladies you have! Hens are the funniest, silliest, and sweetest birds, aren't they (Next to all the other silly birds like ducks, of course)?

    I just love their pantaloons!

    Love,

    Marqueta

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  30. Life In a Little HouseJuly 6, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Ha how cute!! what nice ladies you have ~Love Heather

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  31. Buttons ThoughtsJuly 7, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    I love your ladies. B

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  32. GloriaJuly 7, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    What sweet ladies they are! Your photos of them and your roses are amazing...:)

    xoxo...Gloria

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