Friday, 18 October 2013

Slog It, Blog It, Feathery Fryday!

Molly The Wally Does A Spot Knitting!
 
With the nights getting longer and the weather getting cooler for some of us the Fall and Winter months are a dreaded time of year. No more so than for some chilly chickens who really don't fare well in the fowl weather. Unable to stay cooped up all day one British couple brooded on the problem until they hatched up an idea. They decided to have sweaters made for their ex battery chucks. While most chickens are kept warm by a covering of snug feathers, battery hens often end up bald due to the cramped conditions they are kept in. They will soon fatten up and regain their feathers with the right care, but while they are waiting for them to grown back they can keep warm with their own knitted jumpers. Was that knit one, cluck one then? So here are some feathery friends strutting about in their sweaters.
 



Have a fabulous Fryday!
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43 comments:

  1. Sketching with Dogs18 October 2013 at 09:16

    I cannot tell you how lovely I think that is!
    Lynne x

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  2. Bella Roxy & Macdui18 October 2013 at 09:33

    We have heard of dressing a chicken before.....just not in wool.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

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  3. bichonpawz18 October 2013 at 10:21

    Oh my! This is wonderful!! How cute! xo Chloe and LadyBug

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  4. Castles Crowns and Cottages18 October 2013 at 11:30

    teeeeehhhheeeeeee....NOW I've seen everything. You know Miz Molly, out here in the winter, our pooches wear BOOTS! YES! I've seen it with my own eyes!

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  5. The Furries of Whisppy18 October 2013 at 12:12

    That second picture made Mommy burst out laughing! Too cute!

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  6. Parsley18 October 2013 at 13:57

    This is the CUTEST thing ever!!

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  7. Anonymous18 October 2013 at 14:00

    Hee hee, What ever works I suppose.

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  8. Anonymous18 October 2013 at 14:10

    I have a question: shall I remove the jumper before I.... or not? I've heard about pigs in blankets but never about chicks in jumpers... Have a funny friday, Molly!

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  9. Golden Woofs! SUGAR18 October 2013 at 14:17

    Oh My SUPER SUPER cute. I have to show this to Flea (do you know her?). Happy Friday. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  10. Brian's Home Blog18 October 2013 at 14:24

    Those sure are some fancy feathers. Thanks for the well wishes Molly.

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  11. MarkD6018 October 2013 at 14:31

    Really? Chicken sweaters?

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  12. Mollie18 October 2013 at 14:33

    Oh that is so cute . Have a super day Molly xxooxxx

    Mollie and Alfie

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  13. TexWisGirl18 October 2013 at 15:23

    ha ha. now, i've seen folks use chicken saddles to help protect the hens' backs from nasty rooster spurs when they breed.

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  14. Seville at Nerissa's Life18 October 2013 at 15:52

    I have never before seen a chicken wearin' a sweater. Never. Not ever. NEAT!

    Purrs,
    Nissy

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  15. Furry Bottoms18 October 2013 at 15:59

    The pic with the three chicks with their sweaters on? That looks like muscled up gym men!

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  16. Soggibottom18 October 2013 at 16:00

    Oh toasty.
    Luvs Freya Rose Blossom X

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  17. Cowspotdog18 October 2013 at 16:00

    My Mom use to knit sweaters for rescued cockatoos - they tend to pluck their feathers when stressed and would end up almost bald !

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  18. Unknown18 October 2013 at 16:01

    Dog sweaters, cat sweaters...but chicken sweaters?!? Good grief. What will the humans come up with next, Molly?
    Have a terrierific weekend, my girl.
    Oz

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  19. Willow18 October 2013 at 17:54

    Too clucking cute !!
    I shall now need to crochet 27 of them .

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  20. Angel Ginger Jasper18 October 2013 at 18:24

    I just love this. Brilliant. Hugs GJ x

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  21. My Mind's Eye18 October 2013 at 18:33

    Molly this is pretty funny..I hope mom doesn't start crocheting for hens
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  22. My GBGV Life18 October 2013 at 19:17

    Oh heavens...that is too much! Knitting a sweater for a chicken! LOL!

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  23. Cat and DOG Chat With Caren18 October 2013 at 19:21

    my Mom wants to know how you got a photo of her up there :)

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  24. Anonymous18 October 2013 at 19:27

    Seriously? Our mom says she's seen it all now. To us that means she gets to start all over from the beginning to see it all over again! Purrs...

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  25. Mary Lou18 October 2013 at 19:30

    Molly....
    I love, love, love the puns in this post!! --Crack-- Me. Up!! ;op
    --Raelyn

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  26. Jackie Bouchard18 October 2013 at 20:34

    Hysterical. What will they think of next. (BTW, no worries re: your comment on my blog. I know everyone's busy! And I don't mind spreading the reviews out, so it's really no worry if you can't get to the book for a while!) Have a great weekend!

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  27. The Daily Pip 18 October 2013 at 21:08

    These are some very well dressed chickens!!

    Your pal, Pip

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  28. GizmoGeodog18 October 2013 at 21:50

    When I was a youngster we had a chicken farm with thousands of birds...I can only imagine what my Dad would have said if he saw these photos...Too Too funny! Have you ever watched the BBC series "Cranford"? This reminds me of the cow that fell in the lime fit and had to wear long underwear...For Sunday I would use today's post cause I love the video of Gizmo on the kayak http://www.terriertorrent.com/2013/10/18/slaying-chainkayaking-works-core/ And thank you again for including me!

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  29. Murphy18 October 2013 at 22:26

    We have never seen better dressed chickens. Mom says the best dressed chickens have stuffing in them. Does that make sense?

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  30. Duke18 October 2013 at 22:44

    OMG, how cool is this! Our mom is getting the idea to knit for our duckies! haha

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch and Molly

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  31. Jenn18 October 2013 at 23:40

    LOL that is hilarious!

    We also nominated you for an award, Molly!

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  32. Hailey and Zaphod and their Lady19 October 2013 at 01:31

    Happy Fryday to you too! chickens look so silly dressed up, we are laughing to hard to want to chase them. Lee and Phod

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  33. Sully19 October 2013 at 03:14

    BOL the 3 chickens with the wife beaters on look like they're on steroids.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  34. What Remains Now19 October 2013 at 04:42

    I'm laughing over scotsmad's comment.

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  35. SquirrelQueen19 October 2013 at 04:47

    As we were reading we thought it was going to be something really weird but the chicken actually looks pretty good in her sweater. You look pretty warm and cozy too Molly.

    Purrs,
    Cindi Lou & The Kitty Krew

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  36. AnnStaub19 October 2013 at 06:36

    I love chickens! I saw that first photo last year I think and I really like that crocheted chicken cape. Too cute. The others look a little small lol. If I had chickens, I'd totally get them a sweater!

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  37. Anonymous19 October 2013 at 09:12

    Funny and sweet!

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  38. CATachresis19 October 2013 at 12:17

    MOL lunch in a woolly!

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  39. Little Miss Titch19 October 2013 at 17:33

    hahahaha not that is funny,xx Rachel

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  40. 2browndawgs19 October 2013 at 22:12

    LOL now I have seen it all!

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  41. Nature by Dawn19 October 2013 at 22:37

    Flea with Dog Treat Web for Jones Natural Chews will absolutely love these! :D

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  42. Anonymous21 October 2013 at 10:31

    Brilliant, my kinda people!!

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  43. Pixel Blue Eyes25 October 2013 at 03:06

    Oh my goodness, it's brilliant!! I've seen that done for Penguins before. LOVED all the puns my friend. By the way, I am now your 267th follower here on Blogspot. I realized I never actually followed your blog I guess you are following mine too. Also, I am adding you to my blog list of furriends. I love your list of friends with photos, how awesome. I might have to do a similar thing. Great way to see a face with the name. Hugs!! ~ Pixel

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