September 22nd 2007

Hatty The Hen

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Hatty the hen is my White Leghorn chicken. She is about 3 years old and she was given to me by one of our kind neighbours along with Hetty in 2004. Unfortunately Hetty is no longer with us but Hatty has befriended the flock of guinea fowl and when she isn’t finding somewhere new to lay her white eggs, she can be seen running around the farm yard with Charlie, Camilla and Diana the guinea fowl.

Here is a video clip of Hatty pecking her way across the garden.

Hatty The Hen By Nicki Aged 7At a family gathering recently, my niece thrust a piece of paper in my hand saying that this was Hatty the hen. Not only has this lovely hen touched my heart but that of my niece too. Here is the lovely picture my niece drew. I love this drawing.

Now having looked at the photographs and video clip of Hatty, I challenge you to have a go at drawing Hatty the hen. I would love to see your pictures so take a photo of your drawing or scan it into your computer and email the Hatty portrait over to me with your name and age, if a child has drawn the picture. Here is my attempt!

Hatty The Hen By Sara I’m sure you can all do better, so pick up that pencil, crayon, chalk or paint today and create a Hatty portrait!

If you like the look of Hatty the hen and the Cool Chick picture then visit the cafepress shop for Hatty the hen - Cool Chick merchandise.

Posted in: Poultry, Diary Extracts

13 Comments »

  1. Looks like she is a friendly hen at that.

    I wanted chickens at our house when My wife and I moved in. No they stink. Regardless of me trying to talk her into the idea. NO. Oh well.

    My dad had chickens when we were kids. And a Rooster, we won’t talk about the rooster. Let me just say he was mean.

    I have tagged you for a You think You know Me post. Its just a little meme going around. If you want to participate just link to me and write a few facts about yourself. Then tag seven people.I am only tagging five.

    Comment by Curtis — September 22, 2007 @ 11:30 pm

  2. Hi Curtis,
    Yes hatty is friendly and inquisitive!
    The rooster sounded mean. I only have male guinea fowl on the farm and they like to square up at you and then run off. It is not scarey!!! Although all five cats are afraid of the guinea fowl!!!
    Thank you so much for tagging me it will be an honour to do a few facts. I will link them to my time on the farm to relate them to my theme, so I will need to give it some thought. I will let you know when I have posted!
    Thanks for dropping by and commenting.
    Sara @ farmingfriends

    Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — September 23, 2007 @ 7:23 am

  3. Hatty is very pretty and looks such a happy hen.

    Comment by Cottage Smallholder — September 23, 2007 @ 8:29 am

  4. Hi Fiona,
    Thanks for visiting and commenting. Thanks for the compliment about Hatty. I hope she is happy and she is certainly pretty. I love her! Sara @ farmingfriends

    Comment by Sara — September 23, 2007 @ 9:22 am

  5. I can highly recommend your Hatty the Hen cards sold by cafepress. The picture of Hatty is adorable, and the quality of the card is excellent. They are always well received when I send them to friends!

    Comment by SI — September 23, 2007 @ 8:10 pm

  6. Hi SI,
    Thanks for purchasing the cards. I am glad that they are well received. Thanks for letting me know.
    Sara @ farmingfriends

    Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — September 23, 2007 @ 8:15 pm

  7. how cute! i had a chicken when i was young… they’re such fun to watch. thanks for posting that video and the pictures!

    Comment by bright — September 23, 2007 @ 10:39 pm

  8. Hi Bright,
    I am glad you liked the pictures and the video. hens can be such fun to watch and get to know.
    Thanks for visiting and commenting.
    Sara @ farmingfriends

    Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — September 23, 2007 @ 11:43 pm

  9. I’d like to sponsor a “Hatty the Hen” club on my website! She’s the best!

    Comment by BoggyWoggy — September 24, 2007 @ 12:01 am

  10. Right now, I’m working on a special Hattie Art Project. Wow. What fun for an old lady!

    Comment by BoggyWoggy — September 25, 2007 @ 12:35 am

  11. Hi BoggyWoggy,
    A sponsor Hatty The Hen Club sounds fun and I am intrigued to know what the art project is. How exciting.
    Thanks for your excellent comments. I knew when I posted about Hatty that you would make a comment. it is heart warming to know that Hatty is liked around the world!
    Sara @ farmingfriends

    Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — September 25, 2007 @ 1:47 am

  12. She is so lovely! and so clean!! My white hen Blanche- is always grubby!! She is, I am sure, a reincarnated ten yesr old boy!! Blanche likes an adventure, always scrambling over this or under that, and is always dusty and dirty as a result! But she is a happy hen, so I dont really mind! (She wouldnt win any rosettes though!!)
    Leanne x

    Comment by Leanne — September 25, 2007 @ 5:35 am

  13. Hi Leanne,
    This must be one of hatty’s clean moments when she had not just had a dust/soil bath!!! Thanks for telling me all about your hen - maybe you would like to sen me a picture of your hen so that I can add it to a reader’s poultry gallery! Hen’s don’t have to be beautiful as long as they are happy, content and fun to be around.
    Thanks for your comments and your visit.
    Sara @ farmingfriends

    Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — September 25, 2007 @ 8:51 pm

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