Chick, chick, chick, chick, chicken - lay a little egg for me!

Vintage "Hen on Nest"

Easter continues at Meadow Sweet Grove!  How could it not with lovely fresh eggs, courtesy of our neighbours and their urban backyard chickens? The lovely hues of these eggs are their natural colours - so there was no need to dye these beauties for our Easter display. I think the glass egg cups (a great vintage score scouted out by my mother-in-law); provide the perfect pairing for this little trio.

Having these chickens so near (and occasionally since, the delightful opportunity to care for them) must have stirred something in my blood. I was born on a poultry farm but my parents decided to semi-retire and relocate when I was 3 years old. As such, I only have a few memories of the farm they owned and operated. But it got me to thinking that backyard chickens would be such a wonderful addition to the Grove.  A small coop and run space really wouldn't take up too much room for just a few "hobby" chickens.  But, unfortunately, our garden area is extremely limited right now and we are looking for a bit more room to add veggies ... not fowls! 

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Photos: c1970 - BC Poultry Farm, Canada

Meadow Sweet Grove © V. Buchanan 2018 /edited 2021