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Bzzzz January 22nd, 2009

For at least a couple of hours each day our chickens get the run of the yard. For the most part, they wander around happily hunting and pecking for bugs. Occasionally, they’ll all nestle down behind the hydrangea bushes next to the house for a little nap.

And frequently, this is what I see from the kitchen.

The chickens come onto the deck and stand at the door, lobbying for treats. These are the roosters, T. Boone Chickens and Johnny Cash. They like to look in the window and crow to get my attention. The hens are a bit more subtle, but no less insistent.

I said that chickens were entertaining. Now, was I wrong?

Posted In: Chickens, Gardening Life

Tags: Johnny Cash, rooster, T. Boone Chickens

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Bzzzz December 28th, 2008

Minnie Ruth, the mis-named rooster, has a new name. It seems that most people think he is best re-named Johnny Cash.

Johnny Cash at two weeks—when we thought he was a she—and now.

Frankly, old habits die hard. I still find myself calling him Minnie Ruth. He doesn’t seem to mind as long as I have a can of corn in my hand.

The winner of the Extraordinary Chickens calendar is Daniel from Your Home Kitchen Garden.

Thanks to all who gave suggestions and comments about the chicken-naming dilemma. I am already thinking of names for the new chickens I plan to order in the spring.

Posted In: Chickens

Tags: chicks, Johnny Cash, rooster

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Those crazy chickens…knocking at the door

Renaming the Chicken Formerly Known as Minnie Ruth