tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post2066341299344276756..comments2024-02-24T10:53:12.263-08:00Comments on My Old Historic House: Here Chick, Chick. Here Chicky, Chick.Richard Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13055636542951753310noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-41489991829023474542011-09-28T13:43:16.419-07:002011-09-28T13:43:16.419-07:00I love chickens,too and would love to have a few i...I love chickens,too and would love to have a few in my backyard but we live on just an acre and the law is that to have chickens you must have at least 2 acres.<br />love your chicken collection!Charlotte Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663269810397022314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-82056373931274797032011-09-28T12:17:06.308-07:002011-09-28T12:17:06.308-07:00oh my gosh i love them there chickensoh my gosh i love them there chickensCurtains in My Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739180504953135365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-90272413215799887682011-09-27T14:58:39.227-07:002011-09-27T14:58:39.227-07:00The comment about being flogged by a Banty takes m...The comment about being flogged by a Banty takes me back ... my cousins' Easter chicks grew up into the meanest little Banties. One rooster chased us all the way to the yard gate. I could outrun anything, so I was the first to reach safety. My youngest cousin ran out of her flipflops and fell behind. Trouble was, we shut the yard gate and held it against her and the Banty rooster. I don't remember if she actually got flogged, but my grandmother spanked the rest of us for not letting Lynnie inside.<br /><br />So, yes, I enjoy EATING chickens. Revenge sure tastes good.<br /><br />DebAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-65923553734661439032011-09-27T08:31:08.644-07:002011-09-27T08:31:08.644-07:00Ok..I have to ask..Richard, can you really see a R...Ok..I have to ask..Richard, can you really see a Riverboat pass on the Mississippi River? If I read this is really true..SOMEONE is going to have to pick me up off the floor! <br />You DO know, don't you, that husband nearly had to pick me up off the floor when I saw your chick chicks. :)<br />I just looked at them again...<br />and they just plain make me grin!<br />MonaWsprsweetly Of Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990765326246470929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-32185662823921074602011-09-27T07:17:48.732-07:002011-09-27T07:17:48.732-07:00What a great collection I love chickens too and yo...What a great collection I love chickens too and yours are so colorful.~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/11345454060454954640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-45322314807688086882011-09-26T14:00:45.612-07:002011-09-26T14:00:45.612-07:00That one Rooster with the mass of colorful tailfea...That one Rooster with the mass of colorful tailfeathers is my fav!<br /><br />And I'm just envisioning your Tree now, with 3000 Satin hand-made Roses!!! OMG, it is going to be a Vision, can't wait for you to share it during the Holidays... I wish I could get more ambitious about Creating, right now I'm in a rather dark place emotionally, rather raw right now... and its just not condusive to creativity, so I'll wait 'til the cloud lifts. *winks* We've had three serious Family Emergencies in rapid succession so I am feeling a little drained physically & emotionally... so the escape to the Land Of Blog has bouyed my Spirits and delighted my eyes... it's like a good medicine! *LOL*<br /><br />Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The BohemianBohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743017084098726581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-9664941948285363192011-09-26T11:28:48.426-07:002011-09-26T11:28:48.426-07:00WHAT A COLLECTION! And what great info. I always e...WHAT A COLLECTION! And what great info. I always enjoy reading your posts as they are entertaining and informative! You know what, you'll never be hungry knowing how to raise chickens. Have a great week and thanks for stopping by!Jillian's Bella Rosa Antiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04325276255189392605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-19276716166537382292011-09-26T10:51:46.448-07:002011-09-26T10:51:46.448-07:00me again...just to let you know that I really appr...me again...just to let you know that I really appreciate your comment on my recent post! I answered and if you like have another visit/look to read what I said. kLaPouyettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793966763489506817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-89193645909025578152011-09-26T10:48:40.855-07:002011-09-26T10:48:40.855-07:00Oh no! Can't believe this! Just amazing and a...Oh no! Can't believe this! Just amazing and absolutely wonderful, Richard! LOve chickens! Alive ones and others....<br /><br />Have to go through all again in a few days time when things calming down here.....<br />Sorry for not commenting for quite a while but....so much to do here...<br />and not really enough time to read posts properly and not just 'overflying' them.<br />A tres bientôt,<br />karinLaPouyettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793966763489506817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-56969589580730950472011-09-25T16:54:17.904-07:002011-09-25T16:54:17.904-07:00Hi Richard, what a grand collection you have. Than...Hi Richard, what a grand collection you have. Thanks for the story as well.. have to tell you I cannot imagine gathering eggs barefoot... just don't think I could do it.. hugs ~lynne~Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01257730471888896363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-91078415247336896332011-09-25T13:52:39.311-07:002011-09-25T13:52:39.311-07:00Great chicken memories, Richard, and I like your c...Great chicken memories, Richard, and I like your chicken collection, too! My favorites when we raised chickens were Rhode Island Reds. Such a beautiful color of reddish-brown. And they lay brown eggs as I remember, another big plus to me. Thank you for another blog full of memories!Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-54558789616731455132011-09-25T13:38:02.566-07:002011-09-25T13:38:02.566-07:00What a fine collection! Cluck, cluck ~ thanks for...What a fine collection! Cluck, cluck ~ thanks for sharing. This is a fun post!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-89657617761328385482011-09-25T13:12:35.311-07:002011-09-25T13:12:35.311-07:00Hi Richard, You have a beautiful collection of Ita...Hi Richard, You have a beautiful collection of Italian chicks. I had to laugh at your childhood memories with the chickens. My grandparents had a farm and I loved helping them gather the eggs. I do remember the poo between the toes! Richard, Thank you so much for your kind comment about the nasty remarks I received. I truly appreciate it!<br />Hugs,<br />SherrySherry @ No Minimalist Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321374710550709020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-43887618644271037132011-09-25T12:19:19.006-07:002011-09-25T12:19:19.006-07:00This post made me think of my mother. She loved c...This post made me think of my mother. She loved chickens, hens, and roosters. I remember them sitting here and there. You just made me smile.Rosemary@villabarneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158805942429665631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-62230730466670838262011-09-25T09:35:51.114-07:002011-09-25T09:35:51.114-07:00OH GOOD HEAVENS! Those yard birds of yours are go...OH GOOD HEAVENS! Those yard birds of yours are gorgeous! A collection like that is only something I DREAM of! And here I am, all attwitter over finding my rooster lamp! They are wonderful, Richard!Wsprsweetly Of Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990765326246470929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-43424369607970981462011-09-25T08:34:09.760-07:002011-09-25T08:34:09.760-07:00HEY...first visit to your blog...LOVIN' all th...HEY...first visit to your blog...LOVIN' all those chickens...and how great that your love of chickens comes from a childhood memory...you're a LUCKY fella!Deborah Marchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211999112146380759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-80842528574045230482011-09-25T06:34:42.575-07:002011-09-25T06:34:42.575-07:00Richard,
What a striking flock you have bestowed ...Richard,<br /><br />What a striking flock you have bestowed upon our viewing enjoyment. As always, I so much look forward to your introductory creativeness which sets the topic you post, excellent. And you do not know just how timely this post is. I have been wanting a Rooster and Hen for the kitchen for some time but could not decide on a pair of all white (to compliment the platters) or a pair of deep, rich jeweled toned ones (to contrast with the platters). After seeing the great photography you posted I can safely say that I want to go with jeweled toned fowls. Now the hunt begins… Hope you are having a glorious weekend. – garyGaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653020388235448819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-69985059236647345462011-09-25T04:24:34.441-07:002011-09-25T04:24:34.441-07:00I love all your chickens and roosters. I think all...I love all your chickens and roosters. I think all kitchens should have at least one. Of course you are like me-too many is never too many!LOL! Where I live here in central MS. is the chicken capitol-if you drive outside of town there are chicken farms everywhere and processing plants. I try not to think about it, as chicken breast is mostly what I eat!PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278041200437040139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-28596495370506839092011-09-25T03:47:47.443-07:002011-09-25T03:47:47.443-07:00Wonderful post, Richard.
When I was about 4 years...Wonderful post, Richard.<br /><br />When I was about 4 years old, I was out in the yard as Granddad was mowing. He noticed a small gate was open and asked me to close it. <br /><br />A few months before that day, we were at an MFA convention (Granddad worked for MFA for many years). There was entertainment in the form of a magician at the convention. My cousin was called up to the stage to assist the magician as he magically turned cake ingredients into a pan of baby chicks. My cousin was given those chicks and brought them to our grandparents' to care for. Well! They were Banty chicks with one particularly ornery rooster.<br /><br />That day when I shut the gate for Grandad, that rooster jumped on my 4 year old head and flogged me all the way to the front porch where Granny plucked him from my head. I didn't see what happened after that, however, I remember a delicious pot of chicken and dumplings was served next day and I NEVER saw that ornery little Banty again.:-) Ahhhh, rural childhood memories.LOLPat@Back Porch Musingshttp://backporchmusings.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-53840357662161068652011-09-24T20:07:21.000-07:002011-09-24T20:07:21.000-07:00Thanks for the great info about chickens, Richard....Thanks for the great info about chickens, Richard. I love your chickens and roosters, so pretty, both white and the colorful ones...Christinexinexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100438341646700750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-84381007351801782652011-09-24T19:38:31.639-07:002011-09-24T19:38:31.639-07:00Now that's a lot of chicks, I knew you probabl...Now that's a lot of chicks, I knew you probably had some chicks hanging out with you because your so cute! Love that river boat, it would be so cool to see that going by your house. Have a nice Sunday Kid, PearlPearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09026880888387782724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-32768949001071173572011-09-24T19:21:24.446-07:002011-09-24T19:21:24.446-07:00It was a beautiful day today. Loving all your chic...It was a beautiful day today. Loving all your chicks!Ann@A Sentimental Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15521312649204476924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-6993139663257755062011-09-24T17:27:14.618-07:002011-09-24T17:27:14.618-07:00Lovin' the hot chicks Richard??? *winks* I sur...Lovin' the hot chicks Richard??? *winks* I sure am! Lol! I really enjoyed the lesson on the chickens too. Vannalvroftiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817625061049340265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-15127848358594849342011-09-24T14:39:50.517-07:002011-09-24T14:39:50.517-07:00Hi Richard,
You have a really gorgeous "brood...Hi Richard,<br />You have a really gorgeous "brood" there! A kitchen isn't a kitchen without a chick or two. Enjoyed the lesson and glimpse of family life. I grew up on a farm,too, but was afraid of everything!!! Even the chickens.Always a pleasure visiting your old historic house.<br />PattiIvy and Elephantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04274996970752357282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-31631030407548354782011-09-24T14:15:38.495-07:002011-09-24T14:15:38.495-07:00Hi Richard! Great stories! We had chickens but a...Hi Richard! Great stories! We had chickens but a lot of times the roosters were mean and would chase us. We also had ducks, they were really fun too. They would lay thier eggs in the yard and we would have to look for them like an Easter egg hunt. :)Stacy Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10872891641090001561noreply@blogger.com