Sane, Simple, Sacred: Which Came First? The Chicken or the Egg?

Which Came First? The Chicken or the Egg?

I never realized just how beautiful a chicken could be! I visited my friend yesterday and toured her small organic egg operation. This black & white striped hen stood out in contrast to the majority which were the gold color seen in the background.

Each hen had such a personality! The freshly gathered eggs sat like a piece of fine art in the gathering basket, and I was gifted with a dozen to take home for our eating pleasure.

8 comments:

Wanda.....June 11, 2009 at 11:02 AM
I have come across the same feelings expressed on other blogs...the often overlooked beauty of chickens...some look very exoctic with their plumage.
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lady mJune 11, 2009 at 4:33 PM
Oh aren't organic eggs delicious?

I am glad that you enjoyed visiting your friend's farm. When I go to the farms around the area, they are so generous, they just share and share their bounty ;-)

ps: stop by and pick up a lovely award for your blog!

blessings,

lady m
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Blessings each dayJune 11, 2009 at 6:29 PM
What a nice experience and organic too...wish your friend could influence more farmers.

Of course, I also wish my computer would stop balking at getting me online, so I could get my comments posted!

blessings and hugs,

marcy
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SueJune 11, 2009 at 10:03 PM
Hello Rebecca,
Love this post, I have always enjoyed having chickens, and have had them most of my married life. My grandmother had chickens and I spent a lot of time at her home watching her care for hers and just developed a love for them. The organic eggs taste so much better than regular ones. I love the sound of a rooster crowing and a hen cackling after laying a egg.. Such a great post.
Hugs,
sue
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BernieJune 12, 2009 at 1:07 AM
Do you think that questions will ever be answered to our satisfaction? How lovely for you fresh organic eggs...yummmmm I am so glad you enjoyed your day, I think I would love a day at a chicken farm, so close to nature....
Have a wonderful Friday.....:-) Hugs
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EileenJune 12, 2009 at 11:27 AM
How nice! I've always liked chickens and roosters for some reason (especially baby chicks!), and that hen was beautiful! And those eggs look great.
I'll have two, over easy, please!
Nice post!
All the best, Eileen
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Brenton and Amber SmithJune 12, 2009 at 12:27 PM
I love the first song that comes on when I click on this blog- it's so powerful! I had a wonderful time soaking in the Word this morning and I'm just encouraged by God's unfailing grace in my life- He is SO good!
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AndreaJune 13, 2009 at 3:09 PM
Rebecca, your blogs are beautiful! Truly, your heart and love for God shines through each page. And your family is just lovely! I know you are so proud of them!

Thank you so much for your kind words left on my blog. I am very happy to "meet" you and look forward to following your blog as well.

You are a wise woman from whom I have much to learn.

May God richly bless you. I pray your weekend is wonderful and memorable.

In His Love,

Andrea
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