Well, I think you win in the ice department again, although this is a contest I am happy to be the loser at ;) We did have our cold snap the other day, but not as much ice as you. I even took you MIL on a virtual walk with me (though a lazy short beach walk) to thank her for her kind and fun virtual run. I think I only dropped virtual pounds from it though. ;)

I can't say enough good things about chickens so whenever any casual bystander or acquaintence has the good manners to ask "Oh, you keep chickens, how fun" expecting, I am sure, to have me only say "yes" soon know never to ask after my chickens again. Because of course I won't shut up about them and go on and on about them. But, as you well know, a chicken keeper always has new stories to tell of their flock. I swear I can watch them for hours.

They used to say that psychologist had proved that watching a fish tank lowered stress levels and calmed a person. I think the same is true for a flock of chickens. Their antics can amuse. Of course I am easily amused, so there might be something in that.

Your rooster, Peter Parker, looks to be part polish and cochin, or Polish and orpington, am I right? Or is he a specific breed I might not know about? I'm curious because I love his smaller 'hat' and his colouration is brillant.

It looks like your last hen pictured has the self blue or lav gene, as she looks like that soft blue grey of my hens. I just love that colour, not sure why.

Thanks for another great #walkwithme.