Jolena was limping. She couldn't keep up with her girlfriends when they went out in the morning and she was getting left behind on the search for snacks. Jolena had a very sore foot. Jolena is a chicken.
She's not just any old white chicken you might encounter on a chicken farm. Jolena is special.
Jolena is a Columbian Rock. She lays an egg almost every day. And she lives with her chicken girlfriends Ruby, Frenchie, April, Mango, Ms Silkie, um.... I forgot the other two chicken names, sorry, please don't tell..... with my grandchildren on their country property.
Jolena needed some first aid, so she was placed in a chicken style hospital bed to soak her foot in warm water and epsom salts for a while. The towel is to stop her jumping out and running to tell her friends what an awful time she's had.
It's hard to keep chicken's feet clean, and they don't like wearing shoes and socks! Her foot got a bit better after a few of these treatments, but I think she will always have a slight limp. Poor Jolena! However, the eggs keep coming.
Now that's dedication. i am sure that the ongoing supply of eggs is her appreciation for your kindness. One thing is for sure, you will never contemplate the idea of her being roast chicken on your plate after this kind of personal contact!
ReplyDeletePerish the thought! Never! Although she is quite meaty.....
DeleteJolena is a lucky chook getting lots of love and care, oh I bet those fresh eggs taste so good 😉
ReplyDeleteA fresh egg for breakfast is THE BEST!
DeleteJolena and you are very special friends, that's nice. Did she sign you up for the egg a day program. :)
ReplyDeleteAlong with the other 7 hens, there are around 6 or 7 eggs a day. Only Ms. Silkie has yet to produce an egg.
DeleteEven poorly she lays impressive eggs.
ReplyDeleteA lovely shade of brown.
DeleteJolene is not just any old chicken obviously. I love how they cared for her. Impressive as are the eggs.
ReplyDeleteShe is loved a lot, as are all the chickens.... more like pets than livestock!
DeleteChickens have such wonderful personalities (they make great pets!) and its good to see that Jolena is being looked after so well. That is a lovely photo of her :)
ReplyDeleteJolena gets special treatment because of her sore foot. Ruby is the bossy one, she is the self-appointed leader of the pack!
DeleteJolena your best friend.
ReplyDeleteShe always rewards you with quality eggs. Hopefully her legs will get better soon.
Greetings from Indonesia.
Jolena is a good chicken!
DeleteWhat a sweet girl
ReplyDeleteNice personality and eggs too... a bonus.
DeleteLove this story of your "GrandChicken"
ReplyDeletePoor girl, I hope she will get better and keep laying those yummy eggs.
Nothing like fresh eggs..
Sue
A fresh egg for breakfast starts the day off right!
DeletePoor Jolena. Wouldn't that make a great song title? I hope her foot improves and she keeps laying eggs!
ReplyDeleteSinging that song in my head right now.
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