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Animal Hierarchy or The Pecking Order

It seems like there is a pecking order or hierarchy in all walks of life and it has existed in history for all time. There is a hierarchy in family units, towns, countries, cultures, and religious organizations. There are people who make good leaders, who love a challenge and aren’t afraid of failure. They are willing to take on the responsibility for protecting others and helping to provide direction for life improvements. Those at the top of the human pecking order are generally elected or appointed because of previous good works and integrity. However, history has shown us the there have been successors who achieved their ranking position on the battlefields. It appears that social groups need pecking orders.

group photo of chickens
We like to think that our animals can all co-exist peacefully together,
but the only way this is accomplished is by establishing a pecking order.
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Chicken Card

I love creating chickens, fences and pumpkins! So what can be better than a card that contains all three! Stampin’ Up has so many wonderful and fun products and they come out with new stuff several times a year… in fact their 2019 Holiday Catalog just premiered September 1st. If you are looking for some fresh ideas for for fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, be sure to take a look at this catalog (https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/category/100010/holiday-catalog). It is also fun to combine some of the old with some of the new. In this cute Chicken Thanksgiving card I have done just that. I used a couple of retired products along with some current and new products to create this fun card.

Thanksgiving card with chicken and pumpkin
Chickens, fences and pumpkins…oh my‼
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Feeding Senior Chickens

I was at the feed store the other day and noticed a new addition to the supply of scratch feeds, laying pellets, and chick starters. There was a daily feed that has been formulated especially for Senior Hens! I guess that is because chickens are being kept more and more as pets these days and our hens are living longer…maybe even well passed the age of egg laying! There is absolutely nothing wrong with this at all. Sometimes our hens become as cherished as the family dog or horse. After all, they have probably served us well through several years of good egg laying, entertainment and maybe even companionship. But just like people and other animals, dietary needs change as a chicken ages.

chicken eating apple
This old matriarch sure enjoys a good piece of fruit on a hot day!
Read more about feeding senior chickens
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Over The Moon

One year my sister-in-law had the most awesome pumpkin patch. The plants were beautiful with giant green leaves and tons of pumpkins just beginning to turn orange. In the neighbors pasture was a big ol’ bull. One day my sister-in-law went out to check her horse and guess who she spotted smack in the middle of her gorgeous pumpkin patch, enjoying all those lush pumpkins? She mentioned how much bigger that bull looked on her side of the fence! This card reminds me of my sister-in-law’s experience.

finished over the moon card
Read more about making the over the moon card
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A Broody Hen

The egg is indeed incredible. Did you know that after an egg has been fertilized and laid, it can remain in a state of suspension so to speak, until the hen is satisfied with the size of her clutch? Then she will stop laying eggs and begin incubating all of the eggs she has collected so that they will hatch at approximately the same time. I think that is pretty cool!

egg on bed of flower petals and leaves
The incubation time for a chick is 21 days.
Read more about dealing with broody hens
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Heartland

I raise geese on my little farm. Not only are they fun to watch, but they are great protectors of my chicken flock, they keep the roosters in line and they are the best watch dogs! So, when I saw this goose stamp in the Heartland Cling Mount Stampin’ Up stamp set, I knew I had to create a card with it! I hope you like it and will give it a try. If you are in need of Stampin’ Up supplies and don’t have a demonstrator, I’d be honored if you’d select me, Julie Fuller, as your demonstrator, and if your order is under $150 please use the Host Code located in the upper right hand corner of this Farm Card blog page.

completed closeup of car
Read more about this cute heartland card
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Can My Animal Have Aspirin?

First let me clarify that I am not a veterinarian. I do know from having animals that there are occasions when you can not get a hold of your vet and you need to make decisions regarding your animals based on knowledge, experience, and even the internet. I have a really good vet, but he’s entitled to time off every now and then. It seems like nights, weekends, and holidays are prime times for animals to get ill or injured. This is why it is important to educate yourself, talk with your vet ahead of time, and seek out reputable sources on the internet before you need to treat your animal. Be prepared! I recently read on an animal Facebook group about a person looking for help with a sick dog, and holy cow, the suggestions for possible treatments ran the gamut. There was one suggestion to give the dog nighttime Tylenol, that made me cringe. Sometimes we think that if it’s ok for people, it’s ok for animals. And that is just not true!

Tylenol with "don't give to dogs" symbol
Not all people medication is ok to use on animals.
Read more about what pain-killers pets can have
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Let It Ride!

Who doesn’t like receiving a handcrafted card made with lots of love! I have been creating handmade cards for many years now, but I just recently became a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator. There are a lot of great companies and products out there which can be used for creating homemade cards. Not one company has a run on the market! They all have something to contribute to the fine art of paper crafting. A few reasons that I choose Stampin’ Up include the ease of color coordinating their products, the vast selection of stamps, I appreciate the quality of their products, and their return/replacement policy is awesome!

I would like to share with you my first The Hearty Hen House Stamps farm card. It is my hope that the majority of cards on this page will be farm related. I do not sell the cards, but if you are a stamper or want to be a stamper, maybe these cards will give you some ideas. And if you feel the need to purchase any Stampin’ Up products to create your own cards, I would appreciate it, if you don’t already have your own, that you might choose me as your demonstrator – Julie Fuller,  and use the Host Code listed in the upper right hand side of this Farm Card page. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions, please leave a message in the comments. Now, let’s get stampin’!

Completed "Go for it!" horse card
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Blue Egg Laying Chickens

It seems like lately, having hens that lay colorful eggs is all the craze. And it is fun to see a bowl or carton filled with eggs that range in color from white to various shades of brown, greens, blues, and even pinks. Dare I say that finding a white egg outside of a grocery store is becoming the anomaly! There is nothing wrong with raising chickens simply for their colorful eggs. Different breeds of chickens are being developed to accommodate the desire for varied egg colors. So let’s explore colorful egg layers.

blue/green eggs
A nest of blue/green eggs, laid by my “homegrown” Easter Egger.
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