August 12, 2009
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Back to Colorado again - not in person but in memories and pictures.
Brian made a little chicken house that holds 12 nests. The children have some of the chickens named. This happens to be Beauty! I thought her name fit her well!
Tori is afraid of being pecked if she reaches under the chickens to gather the eggs. So this is the long, slow version of gathering eggs! It's good there's not 50 boxes!!
I don't blame her - it's not fun getting pecked! But she is gentle and gets the job done! (I didn't have the courage to try it!) 
After this, she washes the eggs and sands the spots that weren't removed by water. Then they are ready for sale. Each of the children have an appointed day to do this job.
I had to smile when I saw her hoist the chicken feed bag to her shoulder . It reminded me so much of myself when I was her age as I was raised on a farm and had chores to do.
She is filling the water supply for the chickens.
This is in the garage where they are raising peeps. There is a heat lamp above them for this is May and still gives cool nights.
I felt like "Mary who had a little lamb...and everywhere that Mary went the lamb was sure to go!"
I'm carrying food and they know it! I'm watching my feet as I walk so I don't trip over the aggressive ones! At night, they put the chickens in the little chicken house to my right because of the coyotes. The coyotes are that bold they caught three of the chickens during the day in the last several weeks.
Playtime for the boys - using their creativity. Their Grandpa caught these pictures in action!
They switched "drivers" and are pulling wheelies!
This green grass is a welcomed and unusual sight for our Colorado family. They have been having more rain than usual this Spring. Otherwise it takes irrigation for green grass after April.
The next time I'll continue with some of the games we thoroughly enjoyed playing with the children and I'll show you the pocketbooks Donna sews - and sells.
Comments (10)
Thanks for the pictures of the Colorada Hosler Family. It was great to learn a little more about their lives in Colorada!!!! And, by the way -- I am with Tori when it comes to gathering eggs. I really don't like to be "pecked" either!!!
So good to see pictures of your precious ones in CO! I thought some time back, I wonder when we're going to see some memories from your trip....thanks for not letting us down.
What great photos! Interesting for this city girl to see.
I love to watch coyotes hunt. We used to watch them in a field near where we lived. It was almost like watching a cat after a mouse. The coyotes we watched were after mice, not chickens.
You take such wonderful pictures. What a joy to spend time with family at their farm. The chickens are so cute, but I'm sure not so cute when they peck you. Blessings, Jill
Thank you for sharing your pics. Did you notice I sent you another message in your inbox?
I have to agree with the other commentors... you do take such interesting pictures! Your pictures always tell a story which is so neat! What beautiful countryside & memories with your loved ones.
Hi Cordy!! Just stopped by to say hello. I am still at my daughters and on her computer. Love the pictures. The chickens look like such fun! God bless, Sharon
Hi Cordy. I put a reply back to you on my xanga site and just wanted to make sure you see it.
Love to you, Rachel
@singingrachel - Thank you, Rachel. How did your week go? It's not easy.
You blessed me with your kind words. It's my heart's desire to bring encouragement. Love and blessings, Cordy
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