eggs, eggs, eggsÂ…

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Well it is amazing what a few changes in the coop can do!  AND maybe the warmer weather or perhaps my complaining about the lack of eggs did the trick?  But whatever it was the eggs are rolling in now..  here is a pic of some of them from the last few days(the rest have been eaten!)Â…


 


Comments

  1. kayinpaJanuary 7, 2006 at 4:41 AM

    They are beautiful! Do you ship? :)

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  2. tnschafferJanuary 7, 2006 at 5:05 AM

    YAY! Having to buy those eggs at Costco is a real downer. I am glad that your hens got their groove back!


    I finally just realized that I dont evenhave you on my friends list. I kept looking and looking for you on there LOL! Off to add you now :)

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  3. SimplifiedLifeJanuary 7, 2006 at 5:07 AM

    Congrats ~ this is exciting. Btw, how do I get to your house, neighbor?! ; )


    Whatever you did, know that this is only the beginning. Enjoy the fruits of your labour, you've earned them.


    Have a great weekend.

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  4. farmgirl929January 7, 2006 at 6:29 AM

    What a lovely sight, glad to hear the girls are picking up, when mine moulted it was hard to eat store bought eggs.

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  5. OurLittleHomesteadJanuary 7, 2006 at 7:54 AM

    the girls must be enjoying our warmer weather! :)


    enjoy

    lisa

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  6. CathyJanuary 7, 2006 at 11:18 AM

    Oh Crystal,

    Those eggs look wonderful. So glad your hens are doing better and I know you all will enjoy the fresh eggs.

    Blessings,

    Cathy

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  7. DonnaJoyJanuary 7, 2006 at 1:01 PM

    I know you were out there - doing an Indian Chicken Dance around the coop!!! LOL!!

    Those look great!!!!

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  8. Galatians69January 9, 2006 at 7:44 AM

    The eggs are beautiful! You are sooo blessed ... I would love to have chickens! :)

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