tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post6478014315720852842..comments2023-11-29T18:20:07.381+00:00Comments on mrsnesbitt's space: C is for Cockerel!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-85375264320263537942012-08-10T07:11:24.156+01:002012-08-10T07:11:24.156+01:00We've only had one cockerel and he was a psych...We've only had one cockerel and he was a psychopath!! Never again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-90726817754709304072012-08-05T13:59:29.404+01:002012-08-05T13:59:29.404+01:00What a lovely colour Ernest is and what a faithful...What a lovely colour Ernest is and what a faithful friend - no wonder he is such a hit with all the females.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-16060367699128092582012-08-04T13:49:38.746+01:002012-08-04T13:49:38.746+01:00Late, in keeping with my recent posts, I am here t...Late, in keeping with my recent posts, I am here to say I thoroughly enjoyed your story about Ernest and his exploits. He is a handsome fella.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293816902877287168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-69109551763525276502012-08-03T04:46:40.790+01:002012-08-03T04:46:40.790+01:00I love that copper/bronzy color on Ernest. I still...I love that copper/bronzy color on Ernest. I still miss Henrietta, the chicken from next door who adopted us. Do you remember me blogging about her? I still have her model outside the den window, but the rats have chewed her up a bit.ChrisJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550420299395301062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-18590826637314570982012-08-02T19:08:33.973+01:002012-08-02T19:08:33.973+01:00Lovely to meet Earnest, a true gentleman and hands...Lovely to meet Earnest, a true gentleman and handsome too! I love that he shares his food so generously and waits outside when Mabel lays an egg. My late father (also named Earnest) had many of the endearing qualities you have described in Earnest.Black Jack's Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436115876996209227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-60234400615332048352012-08-02T04:21:46.438+01:002012-08-02T04:21:46.438+01:00He is handsome Denise. Catching up with ABC.
C i...He is handsome Denise. Catching up with ABC.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.meetourclan.com/2012/07/exploring-chester-west-virginia.html" rel="nofollow">C is for...</a><br />Rose, ABC Wednesday Team<br /><br />PS.. COMMENTS makes me happy!Chubskulit Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001712096042262296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-24897543348141940762012-08-02T00:35:21.811+01:002012-08-02T00:35:21.811+01:00Well I learned a lot today about laying eggs!!I...Well I learned a lot today about laying eggs!!I've heard they have quite unique personalities. I know Martha Stewart loves hers!<br />AnnAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13841651518661408615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-27896697471052705912012-08-01T22:53:00.799+01:002012-08-01T22:53:00.799+01:00What personality and what a sweetie Ernest is! We ...What personality and what a sweetie Ernest is! We had one when I was growing up that wasn't all there if you know what I mean. He'd 'crow' at all hours UNDER the house. His crow sounded as though he'd been drinking heavily.Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358261311454047999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-18631495470079648752012-08-01T21:45:14.672+01:002012-08-01T21:45:14.672+01:00he is a handsome fellow and so glad to hear he'...he is a handsome fellow and so glad to hear he's a gentleman too! I love listening to my boys telling the girls to come over for dinner!Tattieweaslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10723634612274763884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-48262658244150945312012-08-01T21:00:35.652+01:002012-08-01T21:00:35.652+01:00He certainly looks the man about town. I like hear...He certainly looks the man about town. I like hearing cockerels crow but then I live in a town so its a bit of a novelty.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00253875352864018195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-60616007511879580632012-08-01T14:43:04.937+01:002012-08-01T14:43:04.937+01:00Delightful post and most informative ~ Love Ernest...Delightful post and most informative ~ Love Ernest and his devotion ~ Great photos ~~ thanks, namaste, (A Creative Harbor)<br /><br />ps. Am your latest follower ~ great blog !carol l mckennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06151914466378663660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-86672191599063638322012-08-01T14:42:41.750+01:002012-08-01T14:42:41.750+01:00We keep getting offered cockerels but we really do...We keep getting offered cockerels but we really don't want any! The majority of our hens lay eggs and we recently got a dozen pullets which are laying gorgeous eggs, albeit a little on the small side as yet. <br /><br />CJ xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-20150607773431221752012-08-01T11:18:14.680+01:002012-08-01T11:18:14.680+01:00What a beautiful love story! He is quite dashing, ...What a beautiful love story! He is quite dashing, too.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187924454780490386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-49680088004645813882012-08-01T09:57:26.962+01:002012-08-01T09:57:26.962+01:00Ah that is adorable, how lovely is Ernest. Missin...Ah that is adorable, how lovely is Ernest. Missing having hens here myself so it is nice to see yours!<br />Sarah xlandcuckoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02539783011453017316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-26051252809140278952012-08-01T09:53:42.799+01:002012-08-01T09:53:42.799+01:00You so vain,
You think this song is about you,
do...You so vain, <br />You think this song is about you,<br />don't you?<br />When u want to proof what a Macho, you chase us around.<br /><br />Mrs. Nesbitt just told us we don't need you.<br /><br />All the girls/hens in the whole wide world, stand up.<br /><br />When I was young, I used to watch the rooster chase just the hen he fancied. Boy, was he proud when he scored.Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪https://www.blogger.com/profile/04399207312968010460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-17762101951709785922012-08-01T09:14:36.399+01:002012-08-01T09:14:36.399+01:00I am sure they will give her many hours of pleasur...I am sure they will give her many hours of pleasure Wands.The little forest sounds an idal place for them.mrsnesbitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882736507772457598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-47331552326292449282012-08-01T08:42:46.417+01:002012-08-01T08:42:46.417+01:00He looks like a lovely cockerel and sounds like a ...He looks like a lovely cockerel and sounds like a great 'leader' to his womenfolk!<br /><br />I have never been overly fond of crowing cockerels, when I was still living at home, I would wake up from them every single morning as did my cousin who was living with us. The funny thing was though: we both slept at the other side of the house and my family sleeping at the right side of the house (ie where the cockerel was), never heard him!Marahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04464946195661953578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-8491693927093689392012-08-01T03:00:40.452+01:002012-08-01T03:00:40.452+01:00You made those chickens come alive. Unfortunately ...You made those chickens come alive. Unfortunately you also made me feel that their lives (certainly their love lives) are far more interesting than mine at the moment. ;-) My story this week is called <a href="http://drinkthenewwine.blogspot.ca/2011/09/culmen-79.html" rel="nofollow">Culmen ’79</a>.Roy Schulzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03574135323022831091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-22413011986764071302012-08-01T01:47:53.980+01:002012-08-01T01:47:53.980+01:00Lovely colours but all I can think is ...chicken c...Lovely colours but all I can think is ...chicken chicken chicken! lolJamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165901556595808031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-81886685473610798972012-07-31T23:17:22.746+01:002012-07-31T23:17:22.746+01:00Indeed Suzanne - a whole series on my chickens - I...Indeed Suzanne - a whole series on my chickens - I must feel confident. lol!mrsnesbitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882736507772457598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-69562462660234816442012-07-31T22:40:26.671+01:002012-07-31T22:40:26.671+01:00Hello.
Ernest looks and sounds like he knows how t...Hello.<br />Ernest looks and sounds like he knows how to treat the ladies! LOL<br />He has <a href="http://thoughtsofbeautyinthestillnessofdawn.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-confidence-of-man.html" rel="nofollow">The Confidence Of A Man</a> (smile).The Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00667034322952126127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-10678357450201775992012-07-31T19:17:15.607+01:002012-07-31T19:17:15.607+01:00Ernest is a good name.:p my dad used to have figh...Ernest is a good name.:p my dad used to have fighting cocks and hens but we never named them. i cried every time we had to slaughter a chicken.<br /><br /><a href="http://savorthebite.blogspot.com/2012/07/cabc-wednesday.html" rel="nofollow">C is for...</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10970334007479646177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-10609395243333195622012-07-31T19:05:17.233+01:002012-07-31T19:05:17.233+01:00My Buff Orpington cockerel makes that lovely cluck...My Buff Orpington cockerel makes that lovely clucking noise to call his girls to any food we put down - they do love scraps from the table whatever they are.<br />I love that little bantam chap, Ernest. Banties have always been my favourites. I used to have a lovely breeding trio of Pekins and got two or three lots of chicks from them. Ernest is a really handsome bird.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-28105054023575845012012-07-31T18:49:43.583+01:002012-07-31T18:49:43.583+01:00Great name although I think of the play, The Impor...Great name although I think of the play, The Importance of Being Ernest (which I just saw - directed by David Hyde Pierce - a weird take but a blast of a play) and can't help but smile. Have a great week!Merylhttp://departingthetext.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-76087666559909701612012-07-31T17:54:26.131+01:002012-07-31T17:54:26.131+01:00Beautiful birds. My daughter in Brookings OR, jus...Beautiful birds. My daughter in Brookings OR, just bought a rooster and a hen, and two phesants from a shelter. Now they will have a good home. She loves all animals and have a huge yard and a little forest with a lot of wild life.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941735389982354519noreply@blogger.com