- Grandma Moses
Solly (our mechanic and expert handyman) started off with three chickens - one rooster and two hens - which he housed in a tiny little cage. Not before long, they had increased in numbers, now counting 23, and of course, a bigger cage was called for. I've always said, "Regard it as just as desirable to build a chicken house as it is to build a cathedral", so Solly was encouraged to get them into more suitable housing.
Nest boxes for Solly's hens
First he found some wood and wire, and some nest boxes were constructed for the hens. This was then placed inside a big disused aviary I passed on to him and voila! the chickens had their own castle. Every morning the gates are opened and they have free access to the property, sometimes popping into my garden, looking for fresher pastures. In the evening they all return to the aviary again to settle in for the night.
Chicken heaven, my dream to have a flock running around one day! I do love your chick pics Maree!
ReplyDeleteI love this quote and your paintings. I have always wanted chickens. My husband thinks I'm mad and the city where we live won't allow them. I envy Solly's flock. Lucky Solly and lucky you to have them come over and eat up all your snails etc.
ReplyDeleteRoosters and chickens are so colorful. Having a flock around would be a ready source of inspiration! Nice sketch and enjoyed the background story.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jules. Hope your dream comes true!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa. Like Jules, I'm also constantly dreaming of having chickens again, but for the moment I'll settle for Solly's flock!
ReplyDeleteThanks Vickie! They are totally inspirational! Each chicken has a story of its own, if only one could capture them fast enough! Some of Solly's chickens are a bit wild, don't get much human inter-action and often get chased around for the pot, so they're a fairly skittish lot!
ReplyDeleteGreat capture of Mr. Strutter! Love the background story too :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam. Names him John (Travolta)! lol
ReplyDeleteThe caged chickens are wonderful, too!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kate. They seemed very chuffed with all the new straw!
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