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Cookin' and a'Codin's avatar

One thing I love about you, Dorothy, is your enthusiasm for the wonderfully small things in life. I too love watching chickens scratch around. We are blessed to have neighbors with chickens and ducks.

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Dorothy Patent's avatar

One thing I miss here in Hawai'i is wildlife, but I must admit, it's nice to be able to drive in the countryside without having to watch out for deer on the road!

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Rita's avatar

Why would I be surprised that your heart goes out to chickens!

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Dorothy Patent's avatar

My heart melts for those who care for youngsters, whether they be critters or people!

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Wendy Parciak's avatar

What a heart-warming tale about chickens! I love the picture of the hen and her chicks nestled in the buttress roots.

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Dorothy Patent's avatar

Thanks for the comment, Wendy. You'd also love to watch a hen with a dozen differently-colored chicks scurrying across a parking lot, chirping as they go!

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Wendy Parciak's avatar

Adorable, for sure!

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Kate McDermott's avatar

What a wonderful memory, Dorothy! Thank you for sharing it along with those photos.

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Roland Smith's avatar

Love this, Dorthy. You are spot on about those island chickens! Roland

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Dorothy Patent's avatar

Thanks, Roland!

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Dorothy Patent's avatar

Thanks for your comment, Kate--memories are so often central to our lives and our ways of seeing the world. They will turn up in future post as well!

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Dorothy Patent's avatar

Thanks for your comment, Roland--it's nice to know I'm not the only one, other than Greg, who appreciates these birds! Dorothy

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