Yet more snake eating.....

[dalthauser]

My chickens found another snake.  I caught it on video, and I'm going to share it regardless of how redneck my porch and yard look right now (the video pretty much goes everywhere).  Also, the yard is so awful because there's a drought and I use all my water on my vegetables & fruits - none left over to support a lush lawn.

 I ran down the chicken who ended up with it finally and caught just the last seconds before she gulped it down.  I couldn't believe she ate the whole thing!!

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[kabuldur.livejournal.com]

That's good protein!

That chook really did seem to be replying to you!

What sort of chooks are they? They look a bit like Light Sussex, yet not. Are they pullets?

They are sure good company, aren't they?

[eats-veggies.livejournal.com]

They are Delaware's. It's an American breed originally a cross between a Barred Rock and a New Hamshire. They do look a little like Sussex though. There's 8 pullets and one Roo. They are the perfect pet.

[kabuldur.livejournal.com]

Thanks for telling me that. I looked them up on the net. They are certainly a breed I would consider having if I lived over there. I found out that they are on the critical list, so not many people must be breeding them or still have them. So good on you for getting some! They are also on the Slow Food (Ark of Taste) site, so you have chosen well! Or did they choose you?

I know you will have fun with them, and that they will give you lots of eggs!

[eats-veggies.livejournal.com]

Yes, one of the reasons I chose them was because they were a disappearing heirloom breed. They grow too slow for modern day greedy meat raisers - and they are too heavy & broody for modern factory egg farms. They are meant for the family farm - which there aren't many of nowadays.