Thursday, February 13, 2014

Chickens

This is the latest rug I've hooked.
I have been hooking lots these days because
of the snow and cold.
It is so nice to have the sun shining today.
 
The birds are singing and I know spring is near.
 
I'm a chicken raising rookie.
 
I started 3 years ago with 12, they survived that summer.
 
Thought I would let them "Free Range" and everyone of them died.
 
We live on a farm as most of you know.
 
There are raccoons, possum, coyotes, etc. that love to kill chickens.
 
Last spring I got 28 chicks. Put them in a pole barn, 3 sided.
 
I fenced the front with chicken wire, thought they were safe.
 
I have 5 now.
 
I have learned to put them in every night.
Let them out every morning.
It is my mission to keep them alive. LOL!
 

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11 comments:

  1. Primitive StarsFebruary 13, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    I love your rug!!! So sweet....I guess raising chickens has it's highs and lows, Blessings Francine.

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  2. mandyFebruary 13, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    Love your rug
    Is it for sale ?

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  3. Dog Trot FarmFebruary 13, 2014 at 6:22 PM

    Julie, I have four words for you... target practice... game camera...I had never held a gun before, but when a fox lugged my dear Gladys off I was ready to do battle...a game camera will show you exactly what you and your girls are up against...That has got to be the largest egg I have ever laid eyes on...ouch!!! Love your rug...Greetings...

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  4. The EveningstitcherFebruary 13, 2014 at 6:40 PM

    Hey Julie...I love that rug...always have! Do you perhaps have it in a paper pattern I could purchase from you? Good luck with you chickens!

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  5. Rugs and PugsFebruary 13, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    That is a fun rug!
    Growing up on a small farm, we always had chickens. I can remember going to the post office to pick them up. Yes, they were shipped by the USPS. They were let out every morning and put back in the coop every evening and sometimes an animal was still able to kill many of them.
    Stay warm.
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  6. woollylottrugsFebruary 13, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    Well now you know. You're a good chicken momma!! Love your rug too. We got alot of snow today, getting more tonight and again on Saturday morning. By then it should add up to about 26 inches total. Want any???

    hugs
    Cindy

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  7. Mugwump WooliesFebruary 13, 2014 at 8:28 PM

    That rug is a favorite of mine...it's so darn cute! Good luck with your chickens!
    Robyn

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  8. Prims By The WaterFebruary 13, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    Living on my grandparents farm..their chicks always went into the coop as it was getting dark..guess they knew it was safe for them.and we always let them out in the morning again. Too bad you lost so many. janice

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  9. acorn hollowFebruary 14, 2014 at 6:31 AM

    oh that is heart breaking to lose all of your chickens.
    Cathy

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  10. jennifer768February 14, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    Love your rug! Sorry about the chickens,I lost 40 in one night last Spring,it was awful.Happy Valentine's Day! Be blessed,Jen

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  11. annieFebruary 14, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    love the rug!
    hope the next round goes better with the chicks!

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