Make Room For Flor

 Johanna gives the lowdown on hen house care to the new crop of first grade farmers.  Flor, clearly over her shyness, is eager to learn as well.

Heading into coop.

Flor helps kids overcome their shyness.

Flor wants to join the line.

Nope. Not there.

Perfect.

Rosita and La Lupe are still a little insecure.

YIKES!

Flor is looking a lot like  the top of the pecking order.

Introducing...

Left to Right:  Rosita, Lupe and Flor.

 

New Arrivals

Three New Occupants at 610 HENry

Coop is ready!

Johanna: "They are Sweet, Curious, and Shy..."

No Vacation on the Farm

 A future 4th grade volunteer getting milkweed ready for fall monarchs.

Have A Great Summer

See you in September.  Until then, take some tips from these kids 

and Stay Cool.

Red: The Last of the Flock

 Red, our most huggable hen, died just a few weeks after La Rubia.  

She spent one of her last days, posing for BNS water colorists. 

Here are some of their images of Red...

And paintings that deal with Rubia's death...

   Red missing Rubia.

Poignant attempt to grapple with the meaning of death.

We will miss you Red, Rubia and Speckles.  

La Rubia: 2016 - 2026

Sad to announce La Rubia's death last week.   Our blonde hen died of old age.   We will miss her beautiful blue eggs and "spicy" behavior.  Unlike her sister hens, she was not too fond of being petted.  

La Rubia checking out her new digs in 2016

Free ranging with Red.

The first sign of spring 2026:  La Rubia's blue egg.

The three girls together in our memories

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