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Collector of fluffy things. Raising silkie chickens, and living with my rescued dogs and cat. We also volunteer with Recycled Pomeranians and Schipperkes.

We want to help do our part to help every dog find the loving home they deserve. By fostering dogs in our home they receive training and love while in foster care.

11/04/2026

I didn't post about this yesterday because I was too upset, honestly a little embarrassed, and more focused on Rocky. But I lost another chicken yesterday for an unbelievably stupid reason. 😢 Hopefully, someone else can learn from my mistake.

I recently put a small pen inside my run to integrate some grow-outs with the adults, something I've done many times before. I positioned the integration pen pretty close to the corner of the run, thinking it would leave more open space for the other chickens. It never even crossed my mind that one might try to squeeze behind it.

Well, of course, one did. It appears she got wedged behind the pen and couldn't get back out. Unfortunately, she died there. I don't know if she injured herself trying to get free or if ants got to her, but it was a pretty awful thing to wake up to and discover. 💔

So, lesson learned. The integration pen now has a walkway behind it, eliminating that little trap.

Back when I was involved in dog rescue, I used to always say, "If it's possible for a dog to kill itself in some ridiculous way, it will find that way." Apparently, I need to apply that same philosophy to my chickens. They really can find trouble in the most unexpected places.

RIP Heyhey. You were one of my silly favorites. I wish this had been a lesson I didn't have to learn at your expense, but I'll make sure it doesn't happen to another one. 🩶

11/03/2026

Chicken keeping isn't always cute chicks and funny personalities. Today I had to say goodbye to one of my roosters, Rocky. What made it even harder is preforming the euthanasia myself for the first time.

He became paralyzed (fell off a ramp) and, despite a lot of care, his condition wasn't improving and he was starting to suffer, he was clearly uncomfortable today. Making the decision was painful but it was the kindest thing I could do for him. Caring for a paralyzed chicken was a full time job, and it was emotionally exhausting for me.

I know some people might not agree with euthanasia, but I made the decision I believed was right for both of us. Every situation is unique.

RIP Rocky, you were a good rooster and you'll be missed! 💔

10/29/2026

Today's introduction is Jailbird! 🚔 Named, obviously, for her little prison-stripe feather pattern.

This little pullet is one of my few light-skinned Silkies. I had been wanting a cuckoo, but I was having a hard time finding one with the qualities I was looking for until this girl came along. Her crest is shaping up beautifully, and she's developing darker skin on her feet, so naturally, she's earned herself a spot on the keeper list.

When I'm choosing which birds get to stay in my breeding pens, I focus first on feather coloring and pattern, crest shape, and skin color. Those are the features I find most striking about Silkies, and naturally what I'll breed for.

I don't know what it is, but big red combs and wattles just creep me out. Give me those super-dark-skinned birds with their inky-black combs any day! I've been more picky about my roosters, hanging on to only the ones with those nice dark combs. 🖤

I'm still undecided on whether Miss Jailbird will officially earn a place in the breeding pens, but she's definitely staying in the "fun pen" for now! I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of interesting patterns she might add to next spring's babies.

Sometimes a bird doesn't have to be a guaranteed breeder to earn a place in my flock. Sometimes, personality or just being interesting is enough to stick around! 😏

This little girl is also bonded to another girl named Puff, who is a gorgeous Mauve frizzle. So naturally I don't want to separate them when they're still young.

10/29/2026

Hacthing soon to add to your flock...

Blues, silver, paints, black, white, millies, black mottled, and more. Stay tuned for cuteness!

10/27/2026

This little chickie is Skye! I'm still not sure if Skye is a hen or rooster, but she/he sure is getting prettier every day. I just love the blue Silkies that keep this lighter shade as they grow! In person, Skye also seems fluffier than other silkies the same age, with these beautiful, smooth, creamy feathers.

I'd considered letting Skye go, but then I took these pictures... and, well, now I'm not so sure I can part with her/him. Skye just looks SO soft!

Skye's sister is Bluey, my blue-egg-laying Silkie. I call my chickens siblings when they come from the same breeder, and both Skye and Bluey came from The Twilight Coop. I'm really loving how fluffy their birds are looking as they grow out. I can't quite explain it, but they just seem softer somehow! I'll have to share an updated picture of Bluey and her gorgeous crest next. 💙

I've still got these two inside in the brooder because apparently, I have a hard time evicting my chicks when I'm perfectly capable of putting them outside. 🤦‍♀️ Even when they're fully feathered, they still look so small and delicate to me, so I tend to keep them in a little longer than I probably need to.

Of course, once the incubator hatch comes along in a few days, I think these big kids are going to have to get kicked outside to make room for the tiny babies! 🐣

10/26/2026

Meet Halo.

Each of my chickens has their own unique story of how we got acquainted, and their names usually come to me when something just feels right. Halo got her name because, as a chick, she had a white circle around her crest. Pretty easy to remember, right? Halo! 😇

When I first started raising chicks, I named each one as soon as I got them. Eventually, I stopped for a few reasons. I found myself using names I absolutely loved on chicks that didn't thrive, and I started superstitiously wondering if naming them somehow jinxed them. I know it doesn't work that way, but after experiencing loss, you start looking for reasons. So now, I let the names come naturally, whenever the time feels right. I've even caught myself only cautiously naming some of the younger ones when a name pops into my head.

Halo came from my 2nd round of Silkie chicks, and that group is what started this whole change in how I name them. Out of the 9 chicks I got from that particular breeder, Halo is the only one who survived. 💔 Sometimes I wonder if that somehow makes her name even more fitting. 🤔

Losing so many was heartbreaking, especially because I had other chicks from different breeders doing just fine and hadn't experienced losses like that with any of my other groups. I've since learned that day-old chicks are more fragile than we'd like to think, and losses can happen. But eight out of nine was still an awful lot to lose.

Halo wasn't my favorite of the group when I first got them, but after losing so many, keeping the one who remained felt important. We fought hard to get her here, and I'm so glad we did. 💗

I still don't know exactly why I had such bad luck with that group, but Halo made it through. And somewhere along the way, she went from being the one who survived to being one of my favorites.

She has a great personality, and because I handled her so much when she was little, we've built a pretty special bond. She's a little antisocial with the rest of the flock. Though, I suspect it has something to do with her having absolutely no interest in the rooster's advances. And honestly? I can't blame her one bit. 🤣

Sometimes the chickens we never expected to become our favorites end up finding their own special place in our hearts. Halo definitely found hers. 💕🐓

10/25/2026

CHALLENGE OVER - DIDN'T REACH THE GOAL

🥚🐣 THE GREAT PULLET EGG CHALLENGE! 🐣🥚

👀 Which egg doesn't belong?! 👀

I have 6 eggs pictured, but one of them is different from the others… and I want to see who can spot it! 🔎

I suspect Ms. Broody, my paint hen, has officially joined the laying crew! 🎨🐔 I got my first 5-egg day in that coop, and one egg looks suspiciously like a first-time pullet egg! 👀

⭐️ LET'S MAKE THIS A LITTLE MORE FUN! ⭐️

🎁 IF this post reaches 25 guesses from unique people (no double guessing), I'll draw a winner from everyone who correctly guesses which egg is the pullet egg! The winner will receive a little chicken-themed surprise from me!

HOW TO PLAY:
🥚 1. Comment with your guess: which egg is the pullet egg?
🐔 2. Follow my page so you don't miss the reveal and future chicken adventures!
💕 3. Share this post with your chicken-loving friends to see if they can guess it, too!

Let's see if we can get to 25 comments! 👀

I'll reveal the answer once we hit our goal! Do you have a good eye for eggs, or are you just guessing like the rest of us?

READY, SET, GUESS!

10/23/2026

🖤 So many pretty, fluffy colors! 🖤
Just enjoying some nice, quiet time with the chickens on this gorgeous Friday evening. There’s something so peaceful about sitting out here watching all these fluffy little poofballs go about their business.

Tomorrow, though, it’s time to play musical roosters! 🎶🐓 I’ll be moving some of the boys around to different coops, which means unfortunately disrupting their carefully established social hierarchy. Sorry, chickens!

I feel a little bad messing with their little rooster politics, but I need to keep them somewhat unsettled so nobody decides an entire run belongs exclusively to HIM. I'm also hoping that switching things up periodically will help everyone stay friendlier with each other instead of getting too territorial.

So far, it seems to be working! Now, if only the boys understood that I'm doing this for the good of the community and not to personally ruin their weekend. 😂

10/23/2026

🐣💕 LOOK AT THESE CUTIES! 💕🐣

The babies are thriving and settling in with their little chick friends!

I have ONE black with white Kikiriki chick to add to your brooder if you have other small chicks! Message me.

The two Silkie babies may be some of my GOAL COLORS, so of course, I have to keep them growing And my white Kikiriki is already showing black patterning. If it’s a hen, it could make a great match for Kevin!

So many exciting possibilities in these fluffy little packages! And guess what? MORE BABIES ARE HATCHING SOON! 🐣🎉

Stay tuned to add some new fluff to your coop!

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