Sunning

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The chickens were very happy

today to find the leaves

were partly dry

and that there was

sunshine for

them to  enjoy.

As soon as I let them out they

ran off into the woods and then they all trooped over to the greenhouse.

This side of

the greenhouse

is the chickens

favorite place

to flock together

and bask in the warmth.

Can you see Morgan in their midst?

I was surprised

to find

small patches of snow

next to new growth

coming up among the rocks.

This Australorp

is enjoying the day

and because of her

black feathers

she is 

especially warm!

Doesn't she look happy!

We called her our "naked" chicken

because her feathers

took such a long time to grow back after her molt.

Tomorrow, is going to be sunny, so the chickens, Morgan and I will be taking advantage of our time in the sun. I need to do something with the chickens yard. It has become quite muddy due to the snow and the rain. I wish I could get some straw to put down, but maybe I can find some mostly/partly dry leaves to cover the coop yard. I'll check around the property for a spot that gets a lot of sun and see what I can find.

Tom came home today from visiting with his Mom and Aunt Jean sent us a wooden folding shelf... well, there are three shelves. I'll have to get a photo of it to post.

I'm feeling better and would like to get back to my quilt.

Smiles