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Story and picture credit to Poppy C. HTML credit to Effie R.

Kim B. and Mabel are back again this month, showing just what the hens get up to at night... If you would like to see the full collection of comics, go to https://www.mabelsworld.com/

Picture and story credit to Grace C. HTML credit to Effie R.

It was the last day of summer. A very chaotic time for Effie. She had been completely uninspired for the majority of the month, and it was really taking a toll on her and The Poultry Life. To add to her sorrows, her phone had fallen into a small stream that week, making it impossible to contact her team in any way shape or form. So there she was. Article-less and depressed. And we had a week to get a new article in. Thank heavens for mothers! Effie's mother was startled to find her daughter so... unmotivated. The summer had really drained her. So that's how she decided to make the Chicken Haiku Challenge. Of course, Effie also had to add her own flair to each poem by adding HTML to everything... Each of our team members have made two haikus about two of their chooks, and publish them here! We will also have a surprise haiku at the end, so stay till the end to see that!

Recently, one of my beautiful black Silkies was caught by a predator. She was a very special hen, so I decided to write a song in memory of her. #obituary #silkie #song

Welcome again to our favorite post of the month! Fluffy Butt Friday is here, and today we will be marveling at Sugarfoot's fluff! Please excuse her name, I was 10 when I got her. As the heat rises yet again where I live, I felt it appropriate to use a picture from February - a much cooler month.

Welcome to Mabel's World, by Kim Bean! We post monthly excerpts from her comics, but if your're dying to see more (and we know you are), you can visit her site and buy the book at https://www.mabelsworld.com/

Welcome to Chicken of the Month, where we focus on a special chicken from our team's flock! This month we're focusing on a little Leghorn hen from Josephine C.

Recently, I went raspberry picking with a family friend, and came back with two quarts of berries! Of course, I had to do something with these wonderful fresh treats, so my friend gave me a wonderful recipe to test out, and permission to share it with all of you! Das Rezept: Makes 15/ish muffins 1 cup sugar 2 cups oat flour 2 tsp baking powder Generous pinch of salt 1 cup milk 1/2 cup butter 1 tsp vanilla Zest of 1 lemon 2 cups fresh raspberries (or blueberries Bake at 375 for 30 minutes This recipe makes the most delicious muffins ever! I did find I needed to keep them in for a few more minutes, but my oven is also dying a slow and painful death, so that may also be a factor. Overall, I really enjoyed making this recipe, though I didn't get nearly my fair share of muffins (large family problems). #baking #recipe #raspberries #maine

Welcome to Mabel's World, by Kim Bean! We will monthly post updates on her comics, but you can find her book at https://www.mabelsworld.com/ . #mabelsworld #kim_bean

In a backyard so lively and bright, There lived a feathery, comical sight. A month-old Delaware cockerel named Kahlua, Bigger than the Barred Rock rooster named Manerius, oh la la! Kahlua, the youngster, strutted with pride, Munching on treats, never feeling satisfied. Feathers puffed up, he stood tall and stout, Causing Manerius to wonder what this was about. Manerius, the seasoned rooster, looked bemused, As Kahlua waddled by, chest proudly infused. "Hey, little one, what's with your grandeur?" Manerius inquired, his doubts to obscure. Kahlua responded with a confident flair, "I'm a growing superstar, beyond compare!" He flapped his wings, causing quite a stir, While Manerius chuckled and began to concur. "Fine little fellow, you've got quite a zest, But remember, size isn't always the best. Wisdom and experience count in this game, So, let's see who's truly worthy of their name." With that, the two roosters started to compete, In antics and crowing, a challenge so sweet. Kahlua may be big, but Manerius had wile, And together, they turned their rivalry into a smile. For in the end, it wasn't just about size, But the joy of friendship and laughter that arise. Kahlua and Manerius, quite the unlikely pair, Their antics filling the backyard with laughter and flair. So, let this tale remind us, big or small, It's the bonds we forge that stand tall. And though Kahlua may be quite the sight, Manerius taught us, friendship shines the brightest light

We are back again to give you your weekly dose of fluffy-butts! Perpetua, believed to be a Blue-laced Wyandotte, seems to be a little frazzled that somebody is taking a picture of her butt. Picture by J.M.