Monday, November 21, 2011

NOW WHAT?

Lord have mercy...there's a ruckus going on in the coop this evening...I grabbed Winslow Homer's leash and we headed out to investigate...a fox... squirrel... chipmunk...raccoon?With the recent loss of Iris and Charlotte I'm still on the edgy side...I find myself becoming a mother hen...a worry wart.. but...with my presence things in the coop began to settle down... I happened to glance over at Don Juan...I do believe I saw a twinkle in his eye... Miss Josephine was all aglow...and then there is was... the soft little noise...we... the girls and I all turned our heads in unison... under the warmth of Josephine's breast...a teeny... tiny... baby chick briefly appeared...and so the circle of life continues here at Dog Trot Farm...more tomorrow...this old hen needs to hit the nest...goodnight...

21 comments:

Kim said...

SWEET!

From Beyond My Kitchen Window said...

I'm so excited and happy for you.

acorn hollow said...

Happy birthday to winslow homer. A little chick as winter comes on oh my.
Cathy

Larkrise garden girl said...

Oh!!!!!!!

Danni said...

Ohhhhhh......!!
Very, very nice post. :-)

Jacque. said...

ohhhhhh...how sweet that is!

annie said...

Well my goodness!

Vickie said...

My goodness! Cigars are in order! So cute ...

Happy Birthday to Winslow - he's a little trooper. My chihuahua is also 11, and she's been hopping on 3 legs. Arthritis the vet says...

Good to hear your parents are on the mend - you've been a busy girl!

Janice said...

I just love good news!

Peacemom said...

AWWWW!!! Good for Josephine! How exciting for you all! Good luck little chickie...can't wait to hear your name. ~Vonnie

Sassafras and Winterberry said...

What a ruckus, indeed! A baby!

A New England Life said...

There is usually a bit of joy in every sadness. This is definitely that joy.

Unless it's a Rooster baby ; )

Denise said...

Wonderful to have this new life to turn things around!

Farm Girl said...

oh!!! You have chicks What a wonderful Thanksgiving present.
I love new chicks. I bet there was a gleam in that roosters eye. Are they Bantams?

CountryFunMaine said...

Totally Sweet!, Awesome!, Cool!
Maybe we can visit after Thanksgiving? know the kids would love to see this new little one.

Anonymous said...

What a happy surprise! Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Linda

Anonymous said...

Hooray!!! Happy chick birthday and Thanksgiving to you and yours, Julie!

Eve said...

Oh my Julie!!! I believe there is a tear in my eye!!!!!

Pix at Under the Oaks said...

Awwwwww!

Anonymous said...

Ahhhh! Wonderful!

Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/

Maura @ Kisiwa Creek Photography said...

Congratulations on your new addition Julie!! Enjoy the little one/ones as much as you can because they don't stay tiny and cute for long ;)