November.. .the dark and light of it all

November can be the trickiest month of the year..Spirits can dip as the temperature plunges, the nights move in like a blanket..smothering light..yet a walk on a chilly morning brings its own natural blessings..

th coop is somewhat cozy and winterized..deep hay,electricity ,music and heat lamp for when the temperature takes a nose dive..
first serious snowfall..

The Egg and I

Finally..my lovely hen Violet has taken upon herself to lay ! Lovely creamy brown perfect shaped gifts ..I have collected 3 thus far..unfortunately Luciano (rooster) has begun to sow his wild oats and the ladies seem a bit ruffled to say the least..I really don't comprehend how they tolerate him..from early morning wakeup /cock a doodle doing to jumping them in most aggressive fashion..I guess he is a handsomely feathered dude ..but really..