When I was 13 my parents decided to build a house in the country. My mother designed a one story hacienda which was built on a drumlin over looking a wooded valley. June embraced the country life with many projects, one of which was raising farm animals. Tending to a flock of chickens was one of the first endeavors she approached. I was involved with their care, of course! After I married my diary farmer boyfriend, he and I also raised chickens. I now have two grown children, one with her own family established and another just embarking into the world of being a "little farm family!" Chickens are a part of my children and grand children's lives.
My mother appreciated chickens very much. Her favorite thing about them was their movements. She would sketch them. I dedicated the design project I will share with you to my grand- kids, but it probably should have been dedicated to June. I attempted to capture their character, but I am not yet as skilled as my mother was!
My mother appreciated chickens very much. Her favorite thing about them was their movements. She would sketch them. I dedicated the design project I will share with you to my grand- kids, but it probably should have been dedicated to June. I attempted to capture their character, but I am not yet as skilled as my mother was!
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