tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post7542882331940438075..comments2024-01-28T02:19:35.150-06:00Comments on Tales from the Coop Keeper: Chicken ChatJayme Goffin, The Coop Keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16760868033826492236noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-76191062268329606172018-04-04T15:36:40.824-05:002018-04-04T15:36:40.824-05:00OMG! Someone else who talks with their feathered f...OMG! Someone else who talks with their feathered friends! My ducks and I discuss all sorts of things-my husband scratches his head. Just found your blog and I know you wrote this years ago but I decided to start reading from the beginning and then catch up to you in current times.Annie with the duckshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839272440622264557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-90562167679445780182010-01-14T07:50:32.578-06:002010-01-14T07:50:32.578-06:00Aww, Jayme,
I loved your conversation with your ch...Aww, Jayme,<br />I loved your conversation with your chickens! I read that part to my Computer Geek husband who doesn't understand my desire to keep chickens. He didn't say anything, but I am sure that he got a different understanding of these things, the unspoken between the lines things. <br />(It doesn't matter- one day I WILL get my own little flock) But in the meantime I really want to thank you for sharing your outlook, your endeavors to thrive in a simplified fashion. It's incredibly inspiring to those of us who are just beginning the journey and are 'tenderfoots'-who don't really know the way, or the rewards, or the extent of the challenges.<br />Also, you're funny and insightful - and your blog is delightful. I enjoy it with my morning coffee...<br />Thank you, thank you, thank you.<br />~IllouraLaureli https://www.blogger.com/profile/03648493780017930693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-71228851840000540262010-01-09T09:33:21.076-06:002010-01-09T09:33:21.076-06:00Oh Helen! Brains and beauty! Just like you, Jayme...Oh Helen! Brains and beauty! Just like you, Jayme! <br />I told Mama Hen (she sent me and I always do everythnig my aunt Mama Hen says)also - there are no small victories, just victories! Celebrate them all!Mrs. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13693739545828987695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-67598205333168662052010-01-08T14:14:52.630-06:002010-01-08T14:14:52.630-06:00Mama Hen sent me over and this is fabulous! Helen ...Mama Hen sent me over and this is fabulous! Helen might be the prettiest chicken I've ever seen! Thank you for posting this. So many of us struggle with this exact thing.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17124506343527228552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-80212355543440997372009-12-30T11:22:47.363-06:002009-12-30T11:22:47.363-06:00Jayme -
I totally want my own hens!!
for my frie...Jayme -<br /><br />I totally want my own hens!!<br /><br />for my friendsSusan's Snippetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02318690700893201072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-55887359671444025682009-12-30T10:28:43.537-06:002009-12-30T10:28:43.537-06:00That Helen is a wise old egg;)
The "all or no...That Helen is a wise old egg;)<br />The "all or nothing" can be so draining. You do have to find a balance and enjoy the simple pleasures. It's okay to break the rules sometimes. <br /><br /> Don't worry the sugar train is at my house..I have proof. The licorice tracks run right behind my house and I can hear Choo Choo Charlie tooting his candy whistle as he whizzes by on his tootsie roll train cars. The cotton candy poofs floating out of the engine look like sweet puffy clouds. And to top it all off the caboose is trailing behind with a garland of chocolate kisses and gumdrops.<br />Hugs,<br />JuliePieceful Bitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01866148327344500334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-77778493873347441432009-12-30T08:55:34.206-06:002009-12-30T08:55:34.206-06:00Helen is a lucky lady to have some time inside. Yo...Helen is a lucky lady to have some time inside. You are a lucky lady that Helen has some great wisdom to share over a cup of tea.<br />It was ten degrees in our coop last night. Well below zero with the wind chill outdoors. I wanted to bring all the ladies inside last night.<br />I can tell that you already do a lot to live a simple and lovely life. Take the other ideas you have slowly. Dont rush it...it will all come together as the days go on...Andrea in NHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-28695486063862044962009-12-30T07:55:17.125-06:002009-12-30T07:55:17.125-06:00Some people will never understand why chickens are...Some people will never understand why chickens are so cool. :-)<br />She's a keeper! All that cackling those hens are doing?? They're just a bunch of peeps like us encouraging, and sharing and laughing and saying "You GO!", and "Shut UP, girl"..They know what it's all about. Lucky you...you are the Chicken Whisperer, and you get the secrets! :-) lol...Loved your post.<br />Enjoy the journey, Seize the day,<br />Live in the grace given for just today, and "Remember the little things, for one day you may look back and realize THEY were the big things."Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11503664045488972731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-78318946443163240892009-12-30T07:22:55.287-06:002009-12-30T07:22:55.287-06:00That Helen is such a smart bird. Listen to what sh...That Helen is such a smart bird. Listen to what she has to say. Repeat her advice daily. Hugs, JenJen Kershnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-46334468094935657382009-12-29T23:10:06.831-06:002009-12-29T23:10:06.831-06:00Awesome post! Your photo's are a perfect comp...Awesome post! Your photo's are a perfect compliment to your hilarious and oh so true conversation with little miss Helen. Fun!Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01760820420778613121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-20019838451529241192009-12-29T22:41:42.288-06:002009-12-29T22:41:42.288-06:00Dear Jayme,
I ate 7 M&M's today. 5 plain...Dear Jayme,<br /><br />I ate 7 M&M's today. 5 plain and 2 peanut. And I didn't feel too bad about myself...just happy I didn't eat 7 HANDFULS! <br /><br />We can do this...hopefully by Spring! {since it's right around the CORNER and all!} (I'm not buying that story...I KNOW how long winter lasts up here!) <br /><br />But a cuppa hot tea sounds devine right now!cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14393223336289803845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-61240434961617040442009-12-29T20:24:32.770-06:002009-12-29T20:24:32.770-06:00What a great post Jayme! You have no idea how muc...What a great post Jayme! You have no idea how much I smiled and laughed while reading it. You are so talented. I just love your chicken photos and stories. Do I feel a humorous chicken owners manual in your future????<br />-StaciStaci@LifeAtCobbleHillFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970355437338210130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-63886239444705786542009-12-29T18:33:26.925-06:002009-12-29T18:33:26.925-06:00Oh, I love that sweet pretty chicken too! Those ch...Oh, I love that sweet pretty chicken too! Those chickens are seriously so beautiful. And good advice. I tell friends who are going on diets (and we all know I could lose some weight) that they're setting themselves up for possible and probable failure. Diets are just that. (Been there, done that.) A little sugar won't hurt you. It's the LOTS that will! What's life without some sugar, honey?<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-59890704732783759432009-12-29T18:07:57.003-06:002009-12-29T18:07:57.003-06:00Looky-looky! You ARE keepin it real already! Tha...Looky-looky! You ARE keepin it real already! Thanks for stopping by today, cause I love hearing from you. And please tell Helen for me that we might have to do a 'keeping it real' interview with her in the future....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-70965353287959613302009-12-29T15:18:19.060-06:002009-12-29T15:18:19.060-06:00Big hugs to you and Helen.
After reading your wise...Big hugs to you and Helen.<br />After reading your wise words, I am going to put "just a smudgeon" of maple syrup in my only cup of coffee in the morning. The coffee has tasted so bad for 2 weeks now ( since i was inspired by you and gave it up cold turkey )It ruins the beginning of every day since. I'll just call it my "fowl pleasure."<br />Also, "Coops Across America" gets my vote for a 18 month calender.~ Janishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10637404142608576162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-36754723371770935762009-12-29T15:10:00.377-06:002009-12-29T15:10:00.377-06:00I love that chicken too!!! She knew just what I ne...I love that chicken too!!! She knew just what I needed to hear as well.Kimberlyhttp://www.thestoryoflilly.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-39724868506150461222009-12-29T11:18:19.581-06:002009-12-29T11:18:19.581-06:00Oh, Jayme. That was the best. I'm going to bla...Oh, Jayme. That was the best. I'm going to blame it on hormones, but your post brought tears to my eyes. Please thank Helen for showing us how we continue to sabotage our own happiness. I used to work with a very smart and slim woman who would have one small piece of chocolate every day at 3:00. I asked her why she only limited it to one. She said by only having one, she knew she would enjoy it more. Maybe that's our problem, we have so much, we don't enjoy what we do have. You've got some smart girls living in your coop. I'm going to take their advice and start relaxing and enjoying life more.Sharon Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16248613358350300974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-39854045562818297742009-12-29T11:12:14.748-06:002009-12-29T11:12:14.748-06:00I love this post and all the comments that have co...I love this post and all the comments that have come before me! See~I am not the only one who thinks you should write a book!<br /><br />It has taken so long for me to find comfort within myself. But, it is definitely a life-long process. At 66 years old and retired, I still have the need to "calm myself down" and take it slowly. <br /><br />Sometimes I think I have gotten to simple. But, then I love my life and what I do for myself and others. <br /><br />Most days the first thing I do is to open the window shades and look out the window at the birds feeding or the beautiful blue sky with fluffy clouds or the changing of the leaves or bare branches of winter or whatever is out there in nature that is so full of life. That is my sugar for the day! It gets me started. It is little. It does not cost a penny. It makes me smile. <br /><br />And, you should love the beautiful chicken. She is very wise!Dogwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938991454011362735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-12378548744918397992009-12-29T11:01:25.378-06:002009-12-29T11:01:25.378-06:00Jayme, thank the Lord for Helen! She truly makes ...Jayme, thank the Lord for Helen! She truly makes sense and definitely has it going on. Print out her words of wisdom and read more than once daily...<br />She's free range and has no hormonal problems so therefore, she thinks clearly. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-79755422437737050152009-12-29T11:01:24.971-06:002009-12-29T11:01:24.971-06:00Jayme, thank the Lord for Helen! She truly makes ...Jayme, thank the Lord for Helen! She truly makes sense and definitely has it going on. Print out her words of wisdom and read more than once daily...<br />She's free range and has no hormonal problems so therefore, she thinks clearly. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-87155964305318774582009-12-29T10:49:05.197-06:002009-12-29T10:49:05.197-06:00Have you ever read Mary Jane's: Ideabook,Cookb...Have you ever read Mary Jane's: Ideabook,Cookbook & Lifebook for the Farmgirl in all of us?<br />You'll love it. You also need to check out MaryJane's Outpost. <br /><br />I think the web site is maryjanesfarm.org. I'm not into the all-organic lifestyle, but I love her take on everything else! :)Jenniferhttp://www.farmgirlfollies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-72319002941190120342009-12-29T10:13:27.293-06:002009-12-29T10:13:27.293-06:00oh Jayme I wish I had a Helen in my life I need he...oh Jayme I wish I had a Helen in my life I need her so badly right about now! You truly have to listen to her you know. I am way to much like you it is all or nothing and I am my own worst enemy and want to be what everyone else thinks I should be,people I don't even know say we should look this way or we should weigh that and good heavens we should never eat this or have that since we aren't worthy. Well Helen and Fifi know oh so much better. I love the independence of Fifi she marches to her own drumer. Hang in there girl I think you are about to have a break through. nancy settelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-76079408724217567952009-12-29T10:09:28.610-06:002009-12-29T10:09:28.610-06:00So when is Helen opening up her counseling practic...So when is Helen opening up her counseling practice? I need to make an appointment. Will she be able to write prescriptions? I like the little white pills with the green and black stripes. :)cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11231641398378820087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-85307662006979904572009-12-29T10:00:39.183-06:002009-12-29T10:00:39.183-06:00Great post Jaym and I'm even getting into the ...Great post Jaym and I'm even getting into the whole chicken thing, what are you doing to me? I'm still in love with the black ones though. She's right ya know, I had the same thoughts yesterday about my own life, I'm too rigid about some things in my life. Life is too short, why not enjoy it without all the rigidity (is that a word). I think I'm done beating myself up over how I should or I think I should measure up to what others think I should be. If I like me and Hubby likes me, thats good enough for me. Love you to pieces, can Helen go for coffee with me sometime? xoxoranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-53202653564133264912009-12-29T09:59:40.750-06:002009-12-29T09:59:40.750-06:00Jayme -
What a GREAT post! Although Helen is wise...Jayme -<br /><br />What a GREAT post! Although Helen is wise and wonderful with words. I gotta tell you I am a sucker for rebels and adore Fifi! I think I will take Scarlette's advice and do something with this nest I've been sporting on my head!<br /><br />- DeborahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com