"What do you want for Valentine's Day?"
Okay, I must admit, this question was not asked.
Nor do I expect it to be.
We don't generally participate in
holidays that have become
overly-commercialized.
Because
1. We don't really need anything you would
find in the Valentine's Day aisle at
Wally World,
2. A simple hug and kiss
will do just fine on any given day.
A holiday is not needed to express our gratefulness
for all that we have.
Including each other.
However...
We did find ourselves looking through
the McMurray Hatchery catalog the other day.
Mostly because our chicken stock
has dwindled to around 4 hens
has dwindled to around 4 hens
and one rooster.
Should we order some chicks this year?
Heck yeah.
So I went online and ordered 25 chicks
which should arrive the week of
February 18.
Ornamental Layers --
A collection of rare and fancy pullets (females.)
I won't know what I'll have
until they arrive
and maybe
not even then.
I'll likely have to wait until they mature.
Bantams? Polish Crested?
Cochins, Campines, Red Caps?
Blue Andalusians, Silver Spangled Hamburgs, Dark Cornish,
Speckled Sussex, Light Brahmas, Red Leghorns,
Mottled Houdans, Partridge and Columbian Rocks,
Silver Laced and Columbian Wyandottes, Turkens?
A gift that keeps on giving.
So, if you are thinking of sending me a
Valentine this year...
Thank you, but
I'd rather have chickens.
I'd rather have chickens.
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Ornamental layers! I can see some great photos in the not too distant future!
ReplyDeleteWell, I DO hope you photograph them when the chicks arrive so we can all share in their growth.
ReplyDeleteOOoh, you're going to have so much fun with new chicks around the yard. Can't wait to see what you get!
ReplyDeleteHow cool! I am with you on the gift giving on the holidays. And I would love to have chickens. I am looking forward to seeing some photos of the chicks. Lovely thoughts and post! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture you show :) Hanne Bente
ReplyDeleteChickens are better than candy any day of the week.....They keep bringing the pleasure and don't add inches around your waist.....
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I have a blue andalusian, two cochins - a speckled and a white, a buff orp, a lace wyandotte, a black australorp, and three auracanas... My eggs are all shade of blue green and pink brown. Enjoy!!...
ReplyDeleteCute posts!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that...'I'd rather have chickens'....can't wait to see what you do get. Hope you take lots of pics of them.
ReplyDeleteOh how exciting! And fun little photo ops running around being so cute:-) We have decided to stay with the chickens we have and not add any to the flock, but of course I miss the little ones.
ReplyDeleteAmen to this on overcommercialization, and what fun to get some chicks! Will be looking for photos of these Nancy!
ReplyDeleteMuito lindo e divertido te ler! beijos,chica
ReplyDeleteI think you bought yourself a Valentine's Gift! sandie
ReplyDeletedo you get the eggs or the actual chicks??
ReplyDeleteI so wish we could have chickens where we live!
We have so much fun with the chicks when we hatch them!
If I had my druthers... I'druther have chickens too.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about them being better than candy!
But, since I can't take care of them, I guess I will have to content with what I get.
It won't be long and the chicks will he here!
Good luck with your new chicks!
ReplyDeleteEveryday Love is SO much better than Hallmark Holiday love substitutes.
ReplyDeleteYou have brought a big smile to my face as I read about a woman wanting chickens for Valentine's Day. I don't recognize most of the names you've listed but I hope your gift brings you the pleasure you are anticipating. Such a useful gift too.
ReplyDeleteI loved this post. My husband and I don't participate in Valentine's Day, but I would love some ducks:)
ReplyDeleteYes, that is the gift that keeps giving in such a tasty way! Loved that post!!
ReplyDeleteChics sound like a wonderful gift! I had two polish crested my 2nd grader brought home from a class incubation project. They were so cute...cottonball tops ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you...I would rather have chickens that something valentines from Wally world...hmmm need to start talking to the hubby....
ReplyDeleteWill be anxious to see what you get! Take lots of photos.
ReplyDeleteI don't celebrate Valentines Day either.
Have a good weekend.
too cute. hope they arrive safe and sound and healthy! *peep*
ReplyDeleteChickens! I love 'em. Though i'd rather have a couple of Valentine's ducks myself. :) But you're right, V-Day is for the birds. Today is our 22nd anniversary, so the 9th is way more important to us! I'm looking forward to your pics too!!
ReplyDeleteAnd just a quickie note.. i made another 5 fact post iver at Out My Front Door.
Have a great weekend Nancy!
Me TOO!!
ReplyDeleteHappy chicken day.
Sharon
I love chickens and roosters. We have a few ducks and only one goose right now. Sadly we have lost all of our fowl to predators in the last two years. We will restock soon. Your chickens are just lovely!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend! :-)
New chickens....sounds exciting.
ReplyDeleteCan a post be just plain, darn cute! I loved this . . . I wish I could send you a chicken!
ReplyDeleteHappy V Day with a hug!
Hhahahhaha...lovely !!!...enjoy the weekend...love Ria...xxx..
ReplyDeletethey really are attractive:-)
ReplyDeleteChicks sound like a perfectly wonderful gift for Valentine's Day!! I like the idea of getting an "assortment." I might do that next time just so I can tell them apart! LOL!!
ReplyDeletetruly, lovely.
ReplyDeleteI'm not too into holidays like Valentines day, so chickens sound pretty awesome to me. Can't wait to see the photos!
ReplyDeleteI wish that I could chickens where I live but zoning laws prevent it. Enjoy your chicks!
ReplyDeleteDoes this mean you ordered a "variety" of chicks? I think it would be great fun to see what they turn out to be. And I think it sounds like a great gift for Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteYour chickens are just fantastic.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
Oh I think that is the perfect gift. Oh I think # 2 is perfect. That did not come out right. Drat you know what I mean:) :)
ReplyDeleteI would like a little chocolate though perhaps a chocolate chicken.
Question???? do you need the link to the actual post or just my blog url?
send me an email I am on my way out for the night yeah dinner out I can't believe it I will pretend it is Valentines not MIL birthday:)
xxoo Hugs B
Question.
ReplyDeleteI emailed my information on February 4th: name, blog url, added your button to my blog etc for the Valentine's Boost your blog event...
Yet Have Not received any confirmation .... I've no idea if you got it or not.
Should I have gotten a confirmation or will everything just be posted on your blog on the 14th?
I'm with you, the over-commercialism of most (if not all) holidays has taken the joy out of them. Especially when cards (even mediocre ones) are $4-6... for a card??? And I dare say that they'll just get thrown in the trash... I feel the same way about wrapping paper. My mom used to buy white dish towels and use them to wrap gifts, because they could be used instead of thrown away... you'll have to give us an update post later on about your new girls... Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #69!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo! Lovely hens!
ReplyDeleteI would think they would be more for Easter but hey it's a gift that keeps on giving. After my recent internet problems I will just go for it and throw it out to the universe, I want an iPad with wifi for those times that I need a back up. I think Cupid will have a hard time farting one of those out instead of a little hearts, what do you think?
ReplyDeleteP.S love the new banner!
ReplyDeleteOh man, I've been wanting to get chicks again. I couldn't think of a better Valentines gift :)
ReplyDeleteI love you for wanting and keeping chickens because I don't but I do love the eggs. The young folks up the road have chickens and I buy eggs from them...love supporting them!
ReplyDeleteLove this post...love those chickens! This is so timely...I have 3 photos I'm posting on tumblr of eggs...LOL. Valentine's Day...no big deal, I may wear red to work but that will be the extent of it. Even when I was dating someone, it wasn't a big deal...all this due to Mr. Wrong. Yep, I'd rather have chickens too!
ReplyDeleteChickens sound like a perfect Valentine's Day gift! Can't wait to see pictures.
ReplyDeletexo
Definitely!
ReplyDeleteA simple hug and kiss will do just fine on any given day. Amen to that.
Have a blessed Sunday!
Great shot! Chickens are great. :-)
ReplyDeleteNo room for Chickens here in the city. But if we did I would love them. And I think they are the perfect Valentine day gift. We usually buy a couple of lobster tails and cook a yummy dinner at home.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the photos of when you get your chicks..
Hugs~
i like silkies and guinea fowl
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture you show :) Hanne Bente
ReplyDeleteI love that line, "Thank You, but I'd rather have chickens"!!! Awesome. When I was young we had lots of chickens. One of my chores was to feed them and gather the eggs. I never minded feeding them, but getting the eggs was a chore at times when they hens didn't want to leave the nest.
ReplyDeleteNow that is awesome! Enjoy your new chicks! I have no one to valentine with so I sort of scoff it off, while secretly really wanting someone to do it with!
ReplyDeleteI read this post to my husband because we are they same way :) He had me look at the catalog immediately! Question: Do the different breeds get along in the coop? We had about three different varieties one time and the Buff Orpingtons really did NOT like the others and picked at them all the time.
ReplyDeleteAnne -- I've found that if the chicks are raised together, they usually get along fine when they mature. It's when you introduce a newbie or newbies into the flock, problems can arise. I usually keep the chicks separate and enclosed inside until they are able to go outside safely, then I keep them fenced off from the adults so they can see each other and get used to each other before everyone is put together. Then, I watch and see if all is well. :)
ReplyDeleteWe only have one old girl left and we wouldn't put her in with the new chicks so I think we are going to place an order in the next few weeks! Thanks for posting :)
Deleteyour chickens are just beautiful!!
ReplyDeletexx
Me too :) But I think I have too many already. Doesn't mean I don't want more! Especially if they lay green and blue eggs. Have fun with your little chickies!
ReplyDeleteOhh... I love getting the assortments! And I agree- chickens are the perfect Valentine's Day Gift! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are the gifts that just keep on giving...and giving...and giving. :)
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to follow along on this adventure with you here Nancy!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea there were so many varieties. Can't wait to see what you get!
ReplyDeleteNow that's what I'm talking about! Nothing says I love you more than a gift of baby chicks! Can't wait to see what you end up with. How exciting!
ReplyDeleteOh yes! Now chickens are my idea of a gift for any occasion.Not that I need any more chickens, but a few more ( not roosters please) are always welcome. You are so right, chickens, the gift that keeps on giving.
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