Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Daisy Shows Her Chickens


4H continues to bless Daisy with opportunities to get out there and do new things. Like show her chickens in a poultry competition.


She entered a single hen, an Araucana pair, and a cheery trio of Barred Rock hens.


All of this was new to us, and I was so proud of this formerly painfully-shy child who's learned so much confidence.


Although, she confessed, her thumbnails are bitten just a little low tonight.


Next time she probably won't be so nervous.
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11 comments:

  1. Sherry10:43 PM, September 16, 2015

    she's a courageous young lady who handles and loves beautiful chickens. applause!

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  2. kath6:08 AM, September 17, 2015

    It's nice that she was able to show them. At our local County Fairs in NYS, they didn't allow any chickens this year because of the bird flu epidemic, even though NY isn't an infectious area at this time. It's sad because I've seen what a wonderful experience it is for my friend's children to raise & show their birds. I'm glad Daisy will get to experience it.

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  3. Rose6:32 AM, September 17, 2015

    Good for you Daisy, that's brave! I wonder what your chickens thought of the experience. Did you know that in Australia we call hens "chooks"?

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  4. Polly10:14 AM, September 17, 2015

    Good for Daisy! As the mother of a formerly painfully-shy child I celebrate with you. It's wonderful to see them blossom.

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  5. Farrah6:25 PM, September 17, 2015

    I'm so proud of her! That's a big step.

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  6. Carol7:02 PM, September 17, 2015

    Congratulations, Daisy!!! (MD)

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  7. Running with a sharp pencil10:15 PM, September 17, 2015

    My daughter raised rabbits when she was growing up. She determined to be an expert on rabbits and she gained so much confidence. It was so much fun when she showed them at the fair.

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  8. jenny_o6:31 PM, September 18, 2015

    Her chickens are beautiful! Every new experience helps build the self-confidence, brick by brick. Good for her.

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  9. Lisa6:22 AM, September 19, 2015

    It's wonderful that her relationships with her animals have helped her to come out of herself.

    Lisateresa

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  10. Choate Family2:02 PM, September 19, 2015

    And good job, Mama, for encouraging Daisy!

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  11. Heather8:06 PM, September 19, 2015

    So fun! My daughter has bloomed as well with 4H she has been in 4H 4 years now and is the club president and frequently does public speaking :) it's great for them a real boost of confidence!! my daughter also likes to show chickens ~cute pictures ~Heather

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