Annie and the Fluffy Chicken !!! by kimariehere
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Hello All !!!
Here is my oldest daughter Annie captured with a huge fluffy silkie chicken at my cousin Kelly's farm. The sun was setting was a little dark but I loved the back light on her hair & how she so curiously investigated this this funny chicken who gazed right back at her.
These funny birds look like little, fluffy chicken-llamas (LOL)
The main characteristic that makes the Silkie Bantam unique is the texture of its plumage. Their feathers have a silky, almost fur-like texture. Silkie's also have abundant plumage on their legs and an impressive crest on their heads. Another oddity associated with the Silkie Bantam is the fact that their feet have five toes instead of four. Silkie's can either have beards or not, and they are the only known chicken with black skin.
The Silkie is believed to have come from China thousands of years ago. Ancient writers speak of a chicken with hair instead of feathers, and many experts believe they are referring to the Silkie. It is thought that Marco Polo first exported the Silkie's from China sometime during the 13th century. The Silkie Bantams that are popular today have been modified through the centuries, with various other breeds introduced to produce such characteristics as the feathered legs.
They are unique mothers and will care for anything that falls in their wake, from baby ducks etc.
They come in a variety of colors and types and generally all look adorable !
The breed has several other unusual qualities, such as black flesh and bones, blue earlobes, and five toes on each foot (most chickens only have four). They are often exhibited in poultry shows, and come in several colors.
In addition to their distinctive physical characteristics, Silkies are well known for their calm, friendly temperament. Among the most docile of poultry, Silkies are considered an ideal pet.
I love this picture of Annie- shows her always curious and investigative poky puppy personality that is so much like mine ( when people call they always get our voices mixed up and cannot tell us apart)...
Annie made me the most beautiful homemade card with a poem she wrote this morn for my 43rd birthday ( augh omg ah am OLD!!! _ ) that touched me so deeply -she is all heart !!! I haven't put that many pics up of her in my gallery so am putting this one up today !!!
thanks for your time and comments !!!!
Love to you all !!!
((( BIG HUGS )))
Kimmers ! ♥ :O)
Comments (103)
flora-crassella
a very nice chicken ;-)) wonderful photo and portrait!!!!
mbz2662
Wonderful photo of your daughter and the chicken checking each other out :) Have a Beautiful day... Enjoy your Birthday! ~Melinda~
Danter
beautiful scene, well done
kaijra
sweet guy****
Mr-Fog
Way cute. Great lighting. Annie is a beautiful girl you must be proud.
GiMi53
faeragirl
This is an absolutely wonderful photograph! I have had pet chickens since I was four years old and I have had two silkies, a black one named Ariel and a white one named Nellie.
JeffG7BRJ
Awesome portrait of your beautiful daughter Kim, and a Happy Birthday, I hope you have many more to come. I used to keep bantams in my teens, great little birds and eggs so tasty. The cockrel that I had used to love to rule the roost and was very tenacious. Superb work. Bravo!!!!!
Richardphotos
happy birthday Kimmers and a beautiful capture.I never seen such a chicken in person.their stares are intense
SSoffia
LOVELY CAPTURE & HAPPY B-DAY !!!!!!
cherokee1961
Awesome capture. I had no idea that ANY chicken had such a pleasant temperament and could be such a great pet. I can only recall a nasty rooster my cousin had when we were kids - and that was NOT a friendly bird at all! Happiest of birthdays to you!
nikolais
Happy B-day, Kim and be always surrounded with beauty.
Digimon
Happy birthday!!!! chicken-llamas? Do they taste like chicken, or llamas?
wingnut55
happy birthday, and that certainly is a strange chicken.
MirageBay
Happy Birthday, Kim! You have a very lovely daughter and I've never seen such a cute chicken! Great shot! Enjoy your special day:)
awjay
awww cute chicken
DefKisum
Happy Birthday Kimmers.... Excellent capture!!!! :o)
Hendesse
Excellent and very beautiful shot. Wonderful expression and light. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!
brycek
Beautiful capture..Happy Birthday, Kim!!
kenmo
Warm and touching...!!!
mickuk50
a very happy birthday wish from me kim :o)..stunning portrait mick
JeffersonAF
Very beautiful photo my friend.
Meisiekind
Happy Birthday Kimmers!!! Lovely image and a fascinating narration!!! :)
rayburg
Firstly, Happy birthday YOUNG lady. Secondly, terrific picture. Thirdly...
jeroni
Excellent and very beautiful shot. Wonderful expression and light. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
junge1
Beautifully captured Kimmie. The backlight makes the picture!
Alz2008
Wonderful capture, Excellent well done..Happy Birthday by the way hope you have a good one..
West_coaster07
A very happy birthday to you!!!! Great capture!
Amosicho
Superb work !!!
KarmaSong
Your magnificent portrait is wonderfully lit by a soft autumnal sun light, a pleasure to the eye...By the way, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, and keep up with the good work, Kimmers!