The Ukrainian Village has looked rather forlorn of late so I have decided that after our New Year Kent jaunt I will spruce up the main two hen houses and will move in a small robust group of buff Orpingtons . The bachelors deserve some female company, and large fat hens will be able to cope with eager little penises with a calm alacrity .
I have missed my own free range eggs....my new kitchen needs them me thinks
"Bosoms " ( which is the collective name of my fenced allotments ) will be resurrected and the pasture land cleared again for Irene and a new friend ( s) to enjoy. The spring is the ideal time to get tame orphan lambs or even another soay.
In the summer I think a village fete may be in order......
Oh and for those that are missing auntie glad news, this photo was posted on the Male Voice Choir's social media page this morning
That photo looks like a mutant 3 headed chicken! Well done.
ReplyDeletea 3 headed rooster indeed !
ReplyDeleteAlways looking forward .. excellent !
As a child I got a chick for Easter. I loved that little ball of yellow fluff. I named him and then surprise surprise, he grew into a large male .. but he followed me around like a puppy.
I can't remember what happened to him but that is probably a good thing .. Things went missing sometimes and there was never a good explanation .. or a happy one.
Really miss our own eggs........maybe next year.
ReplyDeleteRoosters don't have penises. Strange but true.
ReplyDeleteIm going to have to google the mating habits of roosters now....
DeletePoetic licence ...they both " openings"
DeleteThey what?
DeleteBoth have openings
DeleteA cloacal kiss is how some describe their mating. I think the hens would disagree.
DeleteGreat photo.
ReplyDeletewas so hoping you would get some more hens, I don't know what I would do without my little flock. I think your new kitchen is lovely and your pets are so entertaining ...as are you and the Prof. merry Christmas to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteJC in Indiana
You don't want fat hens dealing with little penises with alacrity, calm or otherwise. You just want them to lay eggs.
ReplyDeleteNo you are wrong rachel. Buffs can deal well with sexed cockerels much better than normal smaller hens they are just too big and placid to be bothered much
DeleteI was thinking of alacrity meaning they were keenly gagging for it.
DeleteGreat picture! And great plan for all of the added animals!
ReplyDeleteI love this picture. They look simply regal atop that house.
ReplyDeleteThe incredible three headed chicken. Really neat.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo !
ReplyDeleteIt will be good to see "The Bosoms" fluffed up and more stories.
cheers, parsnip
"Every man needs a hobby" - enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThe first rooster has beautiful plumage; really beautiful. What a wonderful photo!
ReplyDeleteGreetings Maria x
The bachelors will be pleased I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteLove the photo. Orpingtons will cope very well with those three randy little tiddlers, and no doubt put them in their place on a regular basis.
ReplyDeleteWe've always found it very easy with a bantam cockerel and mostly larger hens. You get all the protection a cockerel offers the flock and the cohesion he gives it but with the girls able to hold their own against any unwanted or too frequent amorous advances.
Yes buffs have an ability just to deal with bully boy cockerels
DeleteWon't the boys be in for a surprise. The addition of a beautiful fat hen won't make them challenge each other, will it. I'm just note up on my chicken lore and thought you would know.
ReplyDeleteSidebar: Florida is having its one or 2 days of winter. I am having to wear closed toed shoes. Ha-ha.
Yes, do get the roosters some female company, it will take their mind off chasing the villagers.
ReplyDeleteI miss reading about "bosoms" and all the animals.
Cracking picture of aunty Glad, she's looking well :)
~Jo
I saw her briefly last week , she remains very vague but as gracious as ever
DeleteThat picture of the choir surrounding Gladys is marvelous!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that Aunty Gladys is well, I was telling someone yesterday about the blanket I made for her earlier in the year and thinking about her, so it was good to get news today!
ReplyDeleteThe blanket is still with her x
DeleteGood news and happy plans, John. This brightened my day.
ReplyDeleteI love reading about your world and it's quirks. Ukrainian Village indeed. What a delight.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to the revitalization of 'Bosoms'!
ReplyDeleteBosoms need a lift
DeleteOk, you're off the hook. Pretty little guys, are they Belgium D'uccles?
ReplyDeleteBog standard fantail bantams
DeleteYour rooster photo is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThey are sweet characters x
DeleteThe three bachelors will have a happy New Year with your plans for them; great photo of the three and of Auntie Gladys and choir.
ReplyDeleteAuntie Glad looks serene, like a monarch surrounded by her loyal courtiers... with their "eager little penises"!
ReplyDeleteStop it!
DeleteLovely to see Auntie Glad. Vague is OK, I think. You may not remember stuff but you still know when people love you.
ReplyDeleteI used to love the actress susan clark
DeleteI now have a visual of fat hens and little penises in my head. So nice to see a picture of Aunty Gladys though, she's looking very well.
ReplyDeleteFrail but still going!
DeleteLovely to see a happy Auntie Gladys. And good to hear she is keeping the choir up to her high standards.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear Auntie Gladys is doing so well.
ReplyDeleteDoes the rejuvenation and restocking of Bosoms mean you've decided to stay put? You'd mentioned you may be moving house.
Well, in the short term anonomyous xxx
DeleteThanks for the news about Auntie Gladys.
ReplyDeleteLizzie
We all needed some good news Lizzie
DeleteWhat a lovely photo of Auntie Gladys John - she looks wonderful for her age.
ReplyDeleteAlmost 99 weave
DeleteThat will teach the old crone to wave her ski stick at them!
ReplyDeleteThey chase the postman on a regular basis
DeleteI am very happy that Auntie Gladys had this visit. And we know that they all sing really well!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDelete"... eager little penises ...": That's hilarious! It could also sum up the male teenager population of the planet!
Beautiful birds and they I am sure some fat hens will enjoy their company in many ways.
ReplyDeleteLove your plans and miss your farm animal blog posts
ReplyDeleteWell done that choir; Aunty Glad must have been thrilled.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, and so glad to see a pic of Aunty Glad!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent photography John! The three tailed hen! But they did look cold - Sue said they've just put a layer of iron roofing on their henhouse for insulation - your Bachelors are made of sturdy stuff! I envy you your collection of livestock friends.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy that you are going to revise the village. There really is no comparison between eggs laid by free range hens who get kitchen scraps and scratch around for their own findings, and the ones from the store. Your rooster picture looks like one bird who moved while you took the shot. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteLovely photo of Auntie Gladys bless her, the photo of the Chickens is price worthy John!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely photo of Auntie Gladys and the choir well done.
ReplyDeleteYour chicken photo is prize worthy John.
I love that top photo! Funny that you're in the opposite situation of Ms. Moon -- she has too many roosters, you have not enough hens! (Actually, maybe that's the SAME situation....?)
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