Thursday, January 13, 2011

Follow Friday over 40 and Why I'm Glad I'm Not a Hen


     I haven't participated in Follow Friday recently. I've missed it. It's a great way to meet other bloggers. This has been a good week with my most recent interview. I'm pleased to say that there are other Barn Chick interviews coming soon.

Ouch!
     We had one of the largest eggs that we've ever gotten from our hens today. It was a whopping 4 ounces. That's a 1/4 pound egg! I would hate to have been the hen that produced it. The egg in the front is a medium egg.
Aerial view???
     You know, we were supposed to get lots of snow earlier this week. It missed us and we only got a dusting. I'm not bragging, because I realize that we could get hit at any time. I was really surprised that we didn't get more. My kids were hoping to play in the snow. I love it when they make snowmen. We've had a variety of snowmen over the years. One year when I was sick, the kids built a snowman right outside the kitchen window. I think snowmen are awesome. Boy, I miss my snowmen this year!
"Quick! Someone get this woman some snow!
Play Dough and Crayons would do in a pinch. 
I wouldn't let her get the eggs ready for the
farmers' market this week!"

Have a great weekend!
Posted by Patrice at 9:47 PM
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27 comments:

  1. Verde FarmJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Ouch is right. I am hurting just thinking about that pour girl. I have to say though--what a great snowman :) Happy Friday

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  2. TamiJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    That is an egg!! Ouch is all I can say. Who knew you could make a snowman from an egg. Very creative. Following you from follow friday 40& over.

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  3. Kim, USAJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Wow that's a huge one. Happy weekend and keep warm!
    SWF

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  4. KessieJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Good grief, are you sure you didn't have a duck sneak in and lay an egg?

    Thanks for your kind comment on my blog. I read yours all the time, I just seldom comment because I usually have munchkins standing between me and the keyboard. :-)

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  5. Wickless in SeattleJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    I'm a new visitor and follower from the Blog Hop. It's great to meet you and to witness the largest egg I have ever seen. :) Look forward to hearing back from you.

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  6. RumtruffleJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Wow what an egg! I wonder how that happened?Is this a record?
    Hopping by Via Follow Friday. If you have a few minutes spare I would love it if you could pop over and say hello.
    Helen x
    www.acraftykindoftruffle.blogspot.com

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  7. RumtruffleJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Your post got me wondering, check out this link!
    http://spluch.blogspot.com/2007/03/worlds-largest-egg.html

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  8. Red Nomad OZJanuary 14, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    That's a killer egg! Down here in Australia I've also seen the chooks produce tiny eggs!! So great to come across your blog while blog hopping - hope you have a great weekend!

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  9. The Teacher's WifeJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I was amazed when we started getting eggs the size difference from the store bought eggs- really makes you wonder! :)

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  10. texwisgirlJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Oh very cute!!! :)

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  11. EmptyNesterJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Now THAT'S an egg!

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  12. Dizzy CJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Ouch! Eye wateringly big egg.

    enjoy ur weekend

    carol

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  13. Farm GirlJanuary 14, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    You are one talented lady. Very cute snowman. Do you think maybe your snowman should be friends with Goldie?
    How is the house coming along? Are you almost finished?

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  14. Toni aka irishlasJanuary 14, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    That's one BIG egg. Poor hen...lucky you!

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  15. Growing Up A Country GirlJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    That is whopping XL egg! -- here in northern MN we have gotten a lot of snow this year.... cute snowman!

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  16. Ms BibiJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    That must be the biggest chicken egg I ever saw. Poor girl.

    I am stopping by and visiting from Java and I am your newest follower over 40,lol

    ~Bibi~
    www.dailyorganizedchaos.com

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  17. FarmchickJanuary 14, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Poor chicken.

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  18. A Gracious HomeJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Wow! That's a prize winning egg. I love eggs. I also love snow. We had about two inches this week. No one to build me a snowman this year. I had one last year. I enjoyed your post. Have a great week. Doylene

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  19. Hand CrafterJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    YIKES! I know sometimes our chickens would lay eggs and you'd just be amazed!!! LOL! Love the snowman!!! Hee hee!

    Found you while blog hopping! I'm your newest follower! http://handmadewithlove4u.blogspot.com/

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  20. George the LadJanuary 15, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Heck, bet the hen has a sore bottom!! she must be the one that's walking funny ;)
    See Yea George xxx
    PS I enjoyed your Barn Chick interview.

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  21. Homeschool on the CroftJanuary 15, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Yep, that egg definitely has a leg-crossing effect on me! But your 'snowman' is just too clever! x

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  22. Farmgirl PaintsJanuary 15, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    So cute. You can have all our snow. I'm really really sick of it all!

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  23. HydeJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    That is an EGG!

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  24. gowestferalwomanJanuary 16, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    That pooor hen; Im kind of wincing looking at that egg...

    "and after she was done laying she thought to herself, "there, that will show THOSE old biddy hens- someone call up world guinness, stat!"...

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  25. Doreen McGettiganJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    What do you do with an egg that big?

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  26. Mommies and BeyondJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Hi. Iam a new follower. I discovered you while blog hopping! I would love for you to visit with me @http://www.mommiesandbeyond.com! Have a great week!

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  27. Mommies and BeyondJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Hi. Iam a new follower. I discovered you while blog hopping! I would love for you to visit with me @http://www.mommiesandbeyond.com! Have a great week!

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