Monday, October 14, 2013

OUR WORLD & Nature Notes - The Joys of Home


My horizons have shrunk a little recently so it was not only a
great surprise but also a great joy when my eldest 
granddaughter built a beautiful chicken coop for my birthday
last month

If you enlarge, you can see it in all it's glory gracing the corner
of my fallow veggie patch, front left, rain gauge on the stone seat


when my grandchildren provide, they provide thoroughly, three
bantam pullets and a bin of wheat as well + two eggs they had 
laid in transit


within four days, they were tame enough so I could let them 
mow the lawn and hunt for insect pests

  
up close and personal, when I step outside, they very soon find me


and together we enjoy the spring and the view down to my
daughter's house and the huge false acacia, apple trees in bloom 
and the pink of Tamarix gallica just showing at bottom left.


The world is beautiful and I am well content.

Click on the relevant Logos at right to see what the rest of the world
and Nature within/upon it is doing


26 comments:

  1. Wonderful and I am so happy for you that things are all falling into place! And you do have wonderful and loving children and that too is a big plus! Have a lovely week, Arija!!

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  2. that is SO very sweet! people swear that watching chickens is one of the most relaxing and enjoyable things. :)

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  3. What a sweet gift from your granddaughter to an obviously dear grandmother.

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  4. What a wonderful gift from your grandchildren.

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  5. That is truly lovely. What a wonderful and thoughtful gift. And I love that the chooks are already ready to enjoy Spring with you.

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  6. What a wonderful gift from your grandchildren! Looks like your little banties will provide excellent bug control.

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  7. Congratulations for a well contented life. YOur area is so wide to very well care for your pets. We have native chickens too, but mother spoiled them and they don't anymore want to look for their own food even if they are free.

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  8. Looks beautiful ... Bantams are my favourite chicks!!! Chickens are a lot smarter than people give them credit. Love them. Lots to enjoy!!

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  9. That's a grand coop! How wonderful to have your daughter living so close!

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  10. How wonderful Arija. Chooks multiply our contentment factor many times - they are great to have around aren't they.. Such lucky little bantams to have your property to free range and explore.
    Enjoy each others company. Great gift from the grandkids!

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  11. Arija, your granddaughter did an awesome job on the coop. And I love the chickens! I would enjoy sitting and watching them. What a cool gift! Enjoy!

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  12. Mmmm! Fresh eggs! What a wonderful gift from your granddaughter.

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  13. Watching them would be so stress relieving! A very thoughtful gift!
    Being content is a wonderful feeling. :)

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  14. IHi Arjia

    Thank you for the "blog follow"!

    I wish I could keep chickens on my property, as I love fresh eggs. This was a wonderful gift from your grandchildren!

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  15. You have some new pals, Arija! I'd be sitting and watching them peck about the yard - and I bet the eggs taste great!

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  16. We have a cubby in the corner of the garden - and once it is no longer in use, the space has "chickens" written all over it!

    Virus gone - but appetite not back - which is good for the waistline, but rather boring!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  17. A lovely gift from your grandchildren and I am happy the world is beautiful for you and that you are well content. Wishing you love and peace always :)

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  18. What a generous gift, you have clearly taught your children and grandchildren well!

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  19. a wonderful present and oh how beautiful to see springing when were falling

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  20. Oh that's a beautiful coop .... and lovely hens. You have the touch, if they tamed up so quickly! What wonderful grandchildren you have.

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  21. Oh how wonderful of the grandchildren and I do love chickens.. Nice to hear a smile in your voice..hugs.. Thank you for linking into this week's Nature Notes...Michelle

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  22. I am so glad for your grand-daughters love and care of you...how sweet. I know you will enjoy your new friends and we will get to see them as they go through their routines from time to time. Traveling still, so excuse my lack of being around...hugs always~

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  23. I love seeing your chickens. How marvelous for your granddaughter to do this for you. What beautiful birds they are. Bantams are a favorite of mine. I have 7. You sound so much more relaxed now Arija. I'm not far behind you..♥

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