Angel Wheeler

ranch adventures

  • A Broody, Moody Hen

    I’ve got a broody hen.  In other words, she wants to be a momma. This hen in particular sits in a wheelbarrow.  Day after day.  Night after night.  She won’t eat.  She won’t drink.  And if you go near her, she puts her hackles up and makes a noise that frightens me.   I’ve never… Read more

  • The Chicken Ranch Case #378—–A Mild Case of Chicken Discrimination

    For all my beloved followers who have stuck by me through the “adoption” of my 14 little chicks way back in March of 2011, who watched me nurture them, watched them grow, loved them, and cried through their misfortunes, I have yet another tale to tell. But first, for old times sake, remember them when… Read more

  • The Rat

      Ah, the joys of moving.  I’m in the middle of moving to a new home, which means a whole lot of cleaning, throwing out, organizing, donating, uncluttering, and packing. I’ve tried to organize the process and do a little bit in a certain area each day, and so far I’m about 5 days behind… Read more

  • The Cat’s Meow

    We haven’t had any chicken killings, no wild horse escapades,  nary a snake has snuck up on me of late.   The dogs have been calm, the skunks have been distant, no electrical or water outings to speak of.  Save my 9 month old causing a ruckus, it’s been relatively quiet here at the J… Read more

  • Chasing Rabbits

    We have these two dogs. Drew and Grace.   Grace is so appropriately named and could have easily been named Faith.  She is loyal to the end.  Always there right beside you. Drew on the other hand, should have been named Retard. He’s just  a big goofy dog who likes to chase rabbits. We have… Read more

  • Peace, pecks, and pigs—Randomness

    It’s a peaceful kind of morning.  No hustle, no bustle. There’s a cool breeze, and it’s a nice respite before the West Texas July sun follows it’s usual path in the cloudless sky and the daytime temps rise to scorch and wither.  But after all, it is summer.  What else do we expect. EK and… Read more

  • First Day on the Job with Daddy

    Yesterday, EK went to work with J-Dub.  He’s breaking her in young.  He documented their day with pictures. Read more

  • The Demise of the J&A Chicken Ranch

    Well folks, I’m here to announce my flock of 14 birds is officially down to eight. I’m sad. The casualties are: 1 yellow chicken killed by a coyote in plain sight 1 yellow chicken found lying dead in the coop in March 2012.  Cause of death: unknown The remains of one yellow chicken (mostly feathers)… Read more

  • A Fine Mess

    Looks like #15 got herself in a pickle. J-Dub says she was probably scratching her chin on the tree bark and turned her head just enough to get it wedged in there.  She doesn’t know how to lift her head and pull back to get out.       She messed her eye up pretty… Read more

  • Small Miracles

    So why did the chicken cross the road? To get back home from her Mexican vacation, that’s why. Yes, it’s a small miracle, but I’ll take it.  My missing yellow chicken that I wrote about in this post here, has returned safely. I don’t know where she’s been, I only know that she’s home.  She… Read more