Recent content by Elspeth Dinsmore

That is absolutely gorgeous! It looks like a galaxy full of a myriad of stars!

Thank you! I actually took a glass of water out to drip on the leaves before photographing. 😂

-Entry 4- Irises!

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-Entry 2- Another gem from my grandmother's garden -- Peonies!

-Entry- These are my Grandma's beautiful garden roses!

Which name do you like best (if any are good)? I'll go for the last little chickie in line. I always go for the ones that are last or sick or something. 😭😂

I kinda like the names Savanna, Sunburst, Cammie (short for Chamomile) or Bluebell. But I have no idea if these are good suggestions for names. 😂

Here's another amazing painting she made using a tutorial! She's so talented! I'm so impressed with her skills. Our mom got her lots of watercolor supplies for Christmas last year. My mom finds the best gifts to give. 💕

I have no experience with SS other than my one rooster and two hens. It was just one day (about 34 days old) I looked down at Lynn (now Alek) and I was like, "Oh! You look like a rooster." I had been worried about that chick because it was soooo slow to feather and I thought maybe something was...

Hello! I am new to chicken keeping, but I have a Speckled Sussex rooster and two hens (They are 9 months old now). Here are some photos of them at 5 and 6 weeks of age for comparison. I hope it helps you! P.S. My rooster turned out to be incredibly sweet to humans and his hens. ☺️

Hello! Here are some comparison photos of my Speckled Sussex cockerel and pullet at 5 and 6 weeks of age. I hope it helps! ☺️

Oh thank you so much! That helps a lot! Especially since I've never had chickens before, I wouldn't have known that! 💕☺️

Thank you! I do think he's so handsome! 🥰 He's also a really sweet & kind rooster. He loves hugs, he doesn't attack people (even when strangers come around), he takes care of his ladies by protecting them and feeding them. He's always watching over them to make sure they are safe. He also sees...