The Grand Opening of The Poultry Palace
- August 09, 2010
- Category: Daily Diary
- (29) Comments
It’s been weeks in the making (because Mountain Man had to stop and go to work can you imagine that?) but finally the day arrived when the Poultry Palace was ready to open.
Mountain Man put the finishing touches on the gate.
And I opened the coop door.
And ran around to the other side. I didn’t want to miss my babies’ first day out. The turkeys and the guineas ran right over.
Here they come! I got my camera ready. But, I was wrong. They surveyed the great outdoors and thought about it.
One of the guineas decided to take the plunge.
Until a turkey whispered of the dangers lurking in the unknown.
Panic struck and she changed her mind.
Hours passed. Mountain Man walked by. “What are you doing?”
“Waiting for the chicks to come out.”
“Why don’t you just open the door and maybe that will help?”
And Mountain Man opened the door to the coop.
No, nothing happened.
“Want me to chase them out?”
“NO! It has to be their idea to come out.”
“Well, I guess they are just chickens. Get it? Ha, ha, ha.”
“Go away Mountain Man.”
And I sat some more. The guineas discussed it among themselves.
And the turkeys, having heard of Henny Penny, checked to see if the sky really was falling.
My behind was numb from so much sitting and my legs, well I couldn’t feel them anymore. My stomach was growling and my hands ached from holding the camera. The dogs despaired of my ever returning and had gone to bed.
And then it happened. A chicken got sick and tired of waiting for guineas and turkeys to debate the issue and he stepped up to the plate. “All talk and no action. Let me show you how it’s done.”
Out he went along with his chicken buddies.
And when nothing happened to him, the rest decided to take the plunge.
And a chicken leads the way. Who would have thought it?
Love it!! Now that’s a fancy abode your poultry group has there. Great job, Mountain Man!! We are sooo close to introducing our little flock to their new home too. Can’t wait. Thanks for sharing this fun day!
Date: August 09, 2010
Well sometimes the chicken isn’t all that chicken. What a delightful post. Mountain Man did a great job too.
Have a terrific day.
Date: August 09, 2010
Very impressive to say the least. Tell him for me that it looks awesome and I’m looking forward to actually seeing it.
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Date: August 09, 2010
LOL Mountain Man is witty isn’t he…you did good to sit there long enough for your butt to go numb! Wow that’s a ‘Coop De Ville’! You’re got a wonderful array of feathered critters there…I’m looking forward to seeing more pictures soon. I hope your summer has been a good one..it’s been hot and humid here in Kansas. Enjoy your day! Maura
Date: August 09, 2010
Soo cool! that looks beautiful!
Date: August 09, 2010
You really have quite a variety of poultry there. Beauties for sure! :O)
Date: August 09, 2010
Mountain man did a fine job as usual.
Date: August 09, 2010
how fun!!!love the palace.
Date: August 09, 2010
So adorable! What a great post. Thanks for sharing!
Blessings,
Jill
Date: August 09, 2010
You know how to tell a story
Date: August 09, 2010
Oh my GOSH! that is just the coolest thing ever! Your chickens, turkeys and guineas are growing up to be so pretty! Goodness, I love their different feather coloring (what breeds are they, may I ask? You probably told us, but I forget), they are all so pretty. I love seeing chickens roam free like this – animals need time to be the animals they were meant to be and you’re doing that, I’m so happy for you!
Inspired by you, I’ve just ordered a bunch of books on caring for farm animals and such – you never know, maybe hubby will let me get some laying hens in a year or two
Enjoy your chickens, I know I am <3
Date: August 09, 2010
Hi Mountainwoman,
Don’t they grow fast?
MountainMan did a wonderful job on the poultry palace.
I love the picture of the panic struck guinea. I had to look at it 3 times! And laughed out loud each time.
I know all the chicks,guineas, and turkeys will enjoy their new outdoor adventures.
Have a great day.
Pam
Date: August 09, 2010
Very nice!. Lucky poultry to have such a nice home!
Date: August 09, 2010
Oh, the suspense! I’m sure they’ll enjoy going in and out. Yea for the brave chicken!
Date: August 09, 2010
What a fun post! I don’t doubt your running commentary was exactly what was on their minds! My sister lives on a farm in Oregon and has chickens, turkeys, geese and ducks. The stories she tells about each bird’s antics just goes to show how individual and unique each of their little personalities really are!
Date: August 10, 2010
Oh this was so funny, it brought a smile on my face.
Thanks for sharing it.
P.s. Men, so practicals!
Date: August 10, 2010
That is truly a palace. I’m thinking I may end up having to live in my van pretty soon, money has gotten so tight since my retirement but I may be driving up to Vermont to camp in the Poultry Palace! Those fowl have a really spiffy apartment. Mountain Man never does anything half a#@ed, does he? Incredible!
Date: August 10, 2010
Ha! Too cute! Congrats on your new Palais du Poulet. And about Mountain Man, does he ever sleep? : )
Date: August 10, 2010
Loved it!! They all are soo cute too!!
Date: August 10, 2010
J and I were rolling with laughter! Thanks for the smiles
xo, misha
Date: August 11, 2010
Beautiful coop and pen!!! Beautiful. Please let Mountain Man know. If you do develop flying predators a neat trick is to sting fishing line all across the top in a zig-zap fashion then tie ORANGE warning tape. Orange seems to work the best. Tie the tape so it flutters and flaps. Works well for keeping out hawks, crows, and eagles. I haven’t figured out how to keep the skunks and fox from tunneling under except for making sure they cann’t.
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
Date: August 11, 2010
I love this Post!! Great Poultry Palace for your fine feathered family!! Thanks so much for sharing this delight fullness of the NE Kingdom.
Beautiful craftsmanship, Mountain Man!!
Date: August 11, 2010
Those are GREAT photos and captions for the adventure!! I really like Henny Penny and the sky falling. Hee! Hee!
Isn’t it funny how the simplest thing can throw the animals?? Criminy, we installed a cat door last year and it took Grace MONTHS to get brave enough to go through it. She’d wait by it and I’d have to walk over and hold it open for her. Sheesh. I kept singing Salt N Peppa’s “Push It” but only I thought it was funny. Sigh.
Date: August 11, 2010
Oh I can’t wait til the day when we have our own guineas and chickens! I loved your photos and the running commentary — so cute, it really looked like the turkey was whispering something to the guinea!!
Date: August 12, 2010
This is HILARIOUS!!!!!! I love the turkey whispering “…of the dangers lurking in the unknown.” And the Henny Penny situation – PERFECT!!!!!
Wow, they sure have grown fast, haven’t they? How old are they now, anyway? And when are they considered fully grown?
Date: August 13, 2010
what a cute storyline with pictures and all. love it.
Date: August 13, 2010
Well one can’t be too careful, especially if you’re very small and at the low end of the food chain.
Some people don’t think that birds have any personality but I beg to differ I think birds can be very expressive and your photos prove that beyond a doubt. I too loved the guinea hen “whispering” shot just so cute.
Date: August 16, 2010
That sure is one fancy chicken palace!
Date: August 16, 2010
Wow! What a beautiful chicken coop… it is more a palace than a coop. Those are some very lucky birds. Hope they will give you lots of beautiful eggs to enjoy.
Date: August 20, 2010