tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post4555249078902321830..comments2024-01-28T02:19:35.150-06:00Comments on Tales from the Coop Keeper: Chicken Chili...or Chilly Chickens?Jayme Goffin, The Coop Keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16760868033826492236noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-15079983741017217572009-12-13T16:11:26.055-06:002009-12-13T16:11:26.055-06:00Sorry I can't stay on right now and reply to a...Sorry I can't stay on right now and reply to all of your comments individually....I'm getting ready for my first Holiday party here!<br /><br />You are all SO sweet to worry about the girls.<br /><br />I've been giving them warm oatmeal, and I put two 300 watt heat lamps on them. They are toasty now, plus the temps have been decent here again, almost 40 today...<br /><br />Life at Cobble Hill...I will look into Helen further, I didn't think about it being anything too serious since she's not really opened that eye much since the raccoon attack.<br /><br />Thanks again to everyone!Jayme Goffin, The Coop Keeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16760868033826492236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-64016652218206749312009-12-13T16:00:07.284-06:002009-12-13T16:00:07.284-06:00Jayme - I truly hope that Helen is ok. I will tel...Jayme - I truly hope that Helen is ok. I will tell you that I had a little one with an eye that was having the same trouble about a month ago. Eventually it became pussy - a sign of an upper respiratory problem. Unfortunately we didn't catch it in time and she is no longer with us. Watch Helen just in case.<br />-StaciStaci@LifeAtCobbleHillFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970355437338210130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-76250402293035689242009-12-13T10:17:20.697-06:002009-12-13T10:17:20.697-06:00Too cute with the chicky day at the spa! And your ...Too cute with the chicky day at the spa! And your girls gave up a big cheer when they read 'Turkey' in the recipe, but a hushed 'awwww...' when they hit the 'OR chicken' part. ;) The light on in the coop will help with egg production. Ours all have heat lights/lamps on and also heaters that keep their water thawed.Captain's Wife - Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12339599969361813947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-68225216238185212142009-12-13T06:58:26.827-06:002009-12-13T06:58:26.827-06:00Your Chicken Chili looks a lot like comfort food t...Your Chicken Chili looks a lot like comfort food that would go a long way on this very chilly morning here in NNY.<br /><br />What lucky girls, visiting you inside, "your kitchen is awesome" I love the color green and have been discussing painting ours that very color. <br /><br />I believe, after the chicken gave your son the "pep talk" he will grow up and do just fine... Smart chicken!<br /><br /><br />We have a light in our hen house, and also a heat lamp that hangs above their roosting ladder. They love the warmth of the red lamp and all flock to the ladder. <br /><br />Keep thosse chickens warm,<br />MelMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09182682229829890445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-28454163880766253652009-12-12T23:05:48.619-06:002009-12-12T23:05:48.619-06:00YOU are the chicken queen and don't let anyone...YOU are the chicken queen and don't let anyone tell you any different. :)T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-28138307076271865422009-12-12T20:06:59.654-06:002009-12-12T20:06:59.654-06:00Oh, poor little guys being outside in the cold! T...Oh, poor little guys being outside in the cold! They must love coming into the kitchen and get warm and some hugs and love! Nice photo of Aaron.<br /><br />Thanks for the recipe. I am going to print it out. Perfect meal for these cold nights.<br /><br />HoHoHo.Dogwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938991454011362735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-5905888829326923162009-12-12T17:41:54.087-06:002009-12-12T17:41:54.087-06:00It just struck me: is there a veterinarian for chi...It just struck me: is there a veterinarian for chickens? Cause she looks like she might need one. I worry about your girls out in the cold. Couldn't you just sneak them in? I think Lucy and Ethel did that, didn't they? I see you have chickens on your wallpaper border. Well, of course you do!<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-67538391721641876192009-12-12T11:22:21.816-06:002009-12-12T11:22:21.816-06:00Hello Sister Hoosier! I am at the other end of the...Hello Sister Hoosier! I am at the other end of the state in Bloomington!<br />This is the first time I've read your blog, but think I'll follow.<br />"Poultry L'amore Salon" *giggle*<br />Cheryl in B-town<br />WHOSYERGURLWhosyergurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08796459473501881680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-85108515666108157782009-12-12T08:16:12.080-06:002009-12-12T08:16:12.080-06:00I've never made chicken chili but it sounds wo...I've never made chicken chili but it sounds wonderful. I will have to try it soon!Jen Kershnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-40051584677591529682009-12-11T22:13:29.159-06:002009-12-11T22:13:29.159-06:00Jayme, thank you for bringing Helen in to warm. T...Jayme, thank you for bringing Helen in to warm. They all looked so cold today in their little huddle. I heard Helen remark to the other girls that she didn't know how much more she could take of the weather. The Christmas light's on their coop makes it look so festive.<br />Don't know if I can make the chicken chili with a clear mind though. :)<br />Your hair is adorable and you don't look like Carol Burnett at all.<br />Continue on with your festivity!Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-1242879902563585872009-12-11T22:07:33.379-06:002009-12-11T22:07:33.379-06:00Jayme, that sounds so good. I was wondering what ...Jayme, that sounds so good. I was wondering what to do about the chickens in the winter. Last night it got down to 23 so I worried but they were up scratching this morning.<br />We did go out early and give them fresh water because theirs was frozen. We feed them a little extra so they can have extra fuel. <br />Extra straw in the nest helps too.<br /><br />By the way..the chicken chilly sounds great. The weather guy is calling for freezing weather with ice and snow tomorrow.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13765584006843420605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-71544875393884242592009-12-11T20:26:29.937-06:002009-12-11T20:26:29.937-06:00ooops.. sry hon.. did a side double postie thingie...ooops.. sry hon.. did a side double postie thingie that was split and then I click 'publish' .. oops.. <br /><br />well do forgive my dear.. <br /><br />kiss kiss.. or would that be .. peck peck<br /><br />~OliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-8282635748514402722009-12-11T20:24:13.531-06:002009-12-11T20:24:13.531-06:00Jayme my dear.. near chicago when you grew up? ME...Jayme my dear.. near chicago when you grew up? ME too. I sooo loved chicago with the train ride in.. walk the 'magic mile' to see each store front.. to Granny Metzen's for some very good german food and the long sleepy ride home. And the goloshes that were bright red and yes lined with large baggie and always filled with slush. <br /><br />Days long gone yet times like these, it's good to bring them back.. the easy life, slow and untroubled. <br /><br /><br />Parsley.. you are sooo welcomed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-71294230852330308622009-12-11T19:13:53.488-06:002009-12-11T19:13:53.488-06:00Oh, Helen! Be well!
The chicken chili sounds awes...Oh, Helen! Be well!<br /><br />The chicken chili sounds awesome. Thanks for posting this healthy recipe! -TammyFlat Creek Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13628767205698280033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-15420429908649287922009-12-11T16:45:49.756-06:002009-12-11T16:45:49.756-06:00Just home from work and straight to your blog for ...Just home from work and straight to your blog for my daily dose of fun-Thanks a Bunch-You make my day!<br />PAMCantstopQuiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02240445412578229766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-80838974711283934012009-12-11T14:27:07.486-06:002009-12-11T14:27:07.486-06:00Hi Girls! So fun to get online and see all your c...Hi Girls! So fun to get online and see all your crazy funny comments!<br /><br />Carol...yay! Your girls are starting to earn their keep. I'm getting about the same in eggs, sometimes Fifi gets lazy though and I just get four. Pretty soon I should be averaging 8-9 a day, won't that be fun?<br /><br />Beverly, while Aaron was at the math tutor today, I ran to the tractor supply store and bought two heat lamps. I'm going to hook them up this afternoon. Poor cold birds! I thought I had them sealed up nice and tight, but some extra heat will surely be welcome.<br /><br />Lone Star Queen, oh chickens are so very cuddly. You just have to watch for the poop droppings. Thankfully, the girls haven't pooped in the house yet, I think if they did, I wouldn't bring them in anymore!<br /><br />Anke, see you understand, letting the chickens in and all. :-D Let me know how you like the chili.<br /><br />Natalie! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting, I sure appreciate it. Glad you like it!<br /><br />Cindy...yes, Aaron listened closely to Helen and took it all to heart. I hope you get out and make this chili. I'm gonna make a cook out of you yet!<br /><br />Jennifer, just got some heat lamps, and I'm going to keep them on day and night I suppose....I thought that leaving a light on them all night would mess up the egg laying process? I'd rather them be happy and warm than lay eggs and this point though.<br /><br />Mama Hen, yes, they have a house to go in, it's more of a roost box, so it's not too roomy to walk around in, and they like being out. Heat lamps are here! The chili is sorta thick. If you wanted to, you could mash a can of the beans to add some more thickness to it. Seems that Helen's feathers are naturally luxurious!<br /><br />Joycee...thanks for the tip! I actually have some of that. I used it for my cat's eye a few months ago, I didn't even THINK to use it on Helen!<br /><br />Classy..yes, they are particular birds aren't they! I'm hoping the heat lamp will keep the water semi-unfrozen. It gets tiring bringing them water several times a day. I just love those things though!<br /><br />Sharon...ohhh, your chili sounds good. If I added the corn, it would through my carb balance off, but I sure could add a little low fat cheese! YUM!<br /><br />Janis...you are making your girls oatmeal!? What a FABULOUS idea! I'm going to make some as soon as I'm done here. Never even thought of giving them a warm meal! Love it!<br /><br />Peggy, you knew my mom well...she would roll in her grave if she knew I had a live chicken on the kitchen table! She tossed me out of the house at 18 because I had the kitchen full of chemicals from developing film. God love her, I miss her.Jayme Goffin, The Coop Keeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16760868033826492236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-75225276504662000382009-12-11T13:01:49.477-06:002009-12-11T13:01:49.477-06:00I cannot imagine what yo momma would think of a ch...I cannot imagine what yo momma would think of a chicken in the kitchen...let alone on the table!!!! LOL<br /><br />Very cute..and I may just try the chili this weekend.Peggynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-75384569417248821452009-12-11T12:27:21.356-06:002009-12-11T12:27:21.356-06:00I also have a lamp over the girls inside waterer. ...I also have a lamp over the girls inside waterer. Keeps the water from freezing and occasionally I have seen a hen "basking" under it at night. 9 eggs today from 12 hens and the day isn't over yet. The flock won't go outside the past few days, even though I have shovelled their pen and put toys out there to amuse them. Too darn cold here in Vermont. I am making them some warm oatmeal today with raisins and blueberrys.~ Janishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10637404142608576162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-63384045134735238112009-12-11T10:40:25.963-06:002009-12-11T10:40:25.963-06:00Jayme - Thank you so much for posting about your c...Jayme - Thank you so much for posting about your chickens. I've been thinking about your girls and wondering how they're doing during the cold snap you're having in the mid west. I should have known that you'd be giving them extra care and attention. <br />I love the recipe for chicken chili. The one I use is practically identical to yours. In addition to the white beans, I add 1 can of white corn and 1 can of garbanzo beans. Mine also adds cheese as a garnish, but we won't go there. Hope you have a great weekend. Take care.Sharon Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16248613358350300974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-10803721170515409502009-12-11T09:33:07.515-06:002009-12-11T09:33:07.515-06:00We must be on the same page today, with posting Ch...We must be on the same page today, with posting Chili Recipes! Sounds good - I'll have to try it! I posted photos of my hens in their first snow a few days back - they are faring well, but they prefer the snow be shoveled back from their water tub and the feed....fussy things! My heart is warmed by the care you give to your hens - bless you!!!ClassyChassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12645241442596037812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-78794440180395295032009-12-11T08:35:07.954-06:002009-12-11T08:35:07.954-06:00Chicken chili sounds good for tonight! Jayme, I us...Chicken chili sounds good for tonight! Jayme, I use Teramyicin ointment for my Cockers' eyes when they are red and inflamed, I buy it at the feed store or pet store and they did tell me it's for all animals. You might add it to her spa treatment!<br />http://www.drugs.com/vet/terramycin-ophthalmic-ointment.htmlJoy Tiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183952085695405635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-65407791781550017332009-12-11T08:05:34.642-06:002009-12-11T08:05:34.642-06:00Okay, Helen is just beautiful. Lovely feathers. ...Okay, Helen is just beautiful. Lovely feathers. Where does she get her feathers done? Do they charge much? <br /><br />I second the suggestion about the heat lamp. You can even use a couple of lightbulbs. It really does help some. Do they have an actual house to go in? Just put the lamp/bulbs in there.<br /><br />With the chili, is it a thick chili? Or more like soup?MamaHenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12933602709751520328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-83545483939122330192009-12-11T07:45:45.669-06:002009-12-11T07:45:45.669-06:00Chicken Chili *laugh* *snort* It sounds yummy - ...Chicken Chili *laugh* *snort* It sounds yummy - can't wait to try it. As for the ladies, do you have a heat bulb in their coop? We do that in ours when it gets really cold. Just turn it on at night (or on a really frigid day) to give them a little extra heat. And it keeps the water from freezing as well! :)Jenniferhttp://www.farmgirlfollies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-797822064685326302009-12-11T07:39:25.465-06:002009-12-11T07:39:25.465-06:00I love Helen! Poor girl...so glad she was treated...I love Helen! Poor girl...so glad she was treated to a day at the spa. Was Aaron an obedient listener? He is just surrounded by wisdom :)<br /><br />I think I shall try your chicken chili...don't have the peppers tho. Hmmmm. Might need to brave this bitter cold and get myself to the grocery store.cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11231641398378820087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-8090548339716244422009-12-11T07:38:43.108-06:002009-12-11T07:38:43.108-06:00Oh, poor little guys! You have a delightful sense ...Oh, poor little guys! You have a delightful sense of humor! Thanks, too for the great recipe. It sounds warm and tasty!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00553942896730663360noreply@blogger.com