Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Chicken names

I have learned a few things along the way when it comes to naming my chickens. For example, I recently learned that I should avoid any racy sounding names unless I want a lot of Google hits on my blog from Europe and Morocco. Apparently, "voluptuous Dolly Parton" is an oft requested search. Much to their dismay, the web surfers are offered my story of the large breasted blonde hen who turned out to be a rooster. I have also learned that if a chicken is named after food, he or she will certainly come to an untimely death. I don't know how it happens, but it is an automatic jinx. We have lost Snickers, Godiva, Hershey, and most recently Dumpling. The only chicken to avoid this fate is Milky Way. I have put it out there for the fates that he is named after the constellation reflected in his beautiful black and white flecked feathers and not for the nougaty candy bar! On a positive note, chickens named after loved ones have taken on their personality traits as well, whether it be as mother, protector, or clown. Take care or else I may be naming one after you!!!

3 comments:

Class of 52 said...

wonderful names and blog.

Unknown said...

I love your blog! My husband is in the restaurant business and we are PDS parents and would love to talk to you about your eggs for his restaurants!

Bent Willow Ranch said...

Hi Andrea! I would love to talk to you about the eggs. I can drop some off for y'all to try if you like. I'm in the PDS directory. Please call any time. Thanks!