Today’s photograph is of Gracie. I have realized I don’t often share photos of her, even though this website is titled “My Life With Gracie.” Usually she is so busy with her leadership duties I’m only able to catch a photo of her tail feathers! So when I had a chance, I took this photo.
Earlier this week, I shared with you how my chickens now have bales of hay around their coop and run area to serve as wind blocks. This photo shows Gracie on top of a hay bale inside their run area. This has become her favorite morning lookout spot as I leave for work.
You may remember a recent “Family Photo Friday!” post of Amelia which showed her right eye rather close up as she was examining the camera. She was using her right eye because it is better for viewing things closeup. In today’s photo, Gracie is using her left eye which is better for viewing things far away. She is not going to let any predators sneak up on them from a distance.
What a good guardian she is for my little flock! She is not being distracted by the camera while keeping watch over her friends with her farsighted left eyes.
Below is a photo showing Gracie a bit perplexed by why I am still taking her photo rather than getting their “Daddy-is-going-off-to-work” mealworm treats. At this moment, my priorities are obviously not the same as hers. (Safe home and happy tummies for all!)
For today, I hope we will all see just as Gracie sees: motivated by love with farsighted bravery. I also hope life will provide you with your favorite most enjoyable treats. (I am quite sure that will not include mealworms! And that just means more for the chickens!)
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People are horrified when I tell them the mealworms I put out for blue birds are roasted… dead, in other words. The blue birds relish them, all the same.
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It’s true! I will sometimes put some in my wild bird feeder too. What amazes me is they are so lightweight…there’s practically nothing to them, but they love them nonetheless! All that really matters is that the birds love them!
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she is so beautiful! and thanks for reminding me that I need to get bales of hay this weekend for our tiny flock………the weather is starting to get colder!
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Hope you little flock will stay warm and cozy comfortable!
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thank you so very much!
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Such a beautiful bird! 🖤
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Thank you, and she is my sweetheart!
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🖤🖤
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My daughter used to feed live mealworms to her pet frogs, Light Nd Dark. Ummm…. yummmmm!
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💝 wrapped up in warmth. Thank you for sharing. Blessings always.
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So nice to hear from you again. My little girls and I appreciate you so much!
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You’re too kind John, thank you. Your encouragement means a lot to me as well. I can always count on your sweethearts to lift me up. Shalom my friend, always.
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Is there anything more grand than a chicken and fresh eggs.
I growing up I spent a lot of time with grandpa.he had a “live bait store” ..meal worms was abundant.
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Beautiful photos.
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What a beauty!!
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