At least, that’s what my daughter did.
An earwig was in the doorway between the in and outdoors. Most people would’ve grabbed a shoe and flicked the bugger outside.
But, nope. She retrieved a chicken to eat it instead.
We like giving our hens protein, after all.
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That is very nice of you.
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Or rather of her, yes. Happy hen. π
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What I like best about your posts is that they spring the most unexpected (or should it be least expected??) happenings around your house. Love your daughter for her sense of giving protein to her hen and follow ahimsa by not squashing it under the shoe! β€
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So glad you enjoy my posts, Zephyr. Thank you for the nice comment. π
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Oh bless her!π super cute!
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Heehee. Thanks, Shelly. π
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a perfect and funny solution. leave it to the kids
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Right?! I love them. π
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Brilliant use of a chicken! Love it.
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This kid’s creative! Thanks, AB. π
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So, listen. I’ve found a bunch of earwigs in the basement as of late. Do you perchance have a chicken you can lend me?
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No doubt a chicken would be quite happy to oblige you in your little problem. I’ll trade you a hen for one of those bags of pretzels you’ve bragged about.
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Kids have their own unique approach to problem solving. I like your daughter’s thinking.
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Me too! That she went to the trouble of walking over to the coop and fishing a chicken out to carry over… so funny to me.
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Wise daughter!
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I thought so too. π Thanks, Jill!
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It’s a cycle of life kind of move to make.
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Yep.
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Not going to lie… that seems like the most appropriate reaction here. hahaha
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Haha. Then you’re a practical thinker like my daughter. I would NOT have thought to take this approach.
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Chickens are the underrepresented household pet. They are as effective, if not more so, than a dog when some type of food hits the floor. And they do bug duty! Not if only they could be potty trained…
Good for your daughter, smart and kind!
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Potty training a chicken would be amazing! Yes, we give the birds our food scraps, and they are most grateful. But if I didn’t have to walk those scraps outside–even better!
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What’s an earwig?
And you have chickens?
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An earwig is also sometimes referred to as a pincher bug, if that helps. We’ve had four chickens for about two years now. Great experience for the kids, delicious eggs. π Thanks for reading, Larry!
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Well, it’s creative! Now I gotta know…Did the chicken catch the earwig?
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What happened was, she held the chicken up to it, and the chicken ignored it. She kept moving the bird around to be sure she spotted the bug, and still, the hen did nothing. Then she said, “Aw, man, is this one who doesn’t like earwigs?” because there is, indeed, one she discovered doesn’t. Ultimately, my husband scooped up the bug and dropped it in the coop. A different chicken ate it.
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Lol. Well, a good try. And at least someone enjoyed the bug. π
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Exactly. I considered including all that in the post, but decided it wasn’t truly necessary. A hen ate the bug in the end. π
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The circle of life! Love it:)
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That bug is helping the bird lay eggs for us, so win-win! π
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Well, I bet a chicken would be more effective than a cat. Makes sense to me. I mean if I had chickens, I’d use it to deal with bugs too.
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I’ve seen the neighbors’/our cat eat lizards and once a butterfly. Thankfully, she leaves the chickens alone.
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This is hilarious, Betsy! Children seem to have innate reflexes on how to handle life. I learn a great deal from them.π
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They are truly great for seeing the world in new perspectives. π
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Ha! Smart girl! Although, how long would the earwig sit still and wait for your daughter to retrieve a chicken? I hope she gets a different chicken each time so they all get a treat π
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It seems the earwig froze, petrified from all of us staring at it, so, yes, it was still there by the time she got back. Sometimes earwigs congregate under the base of the chickens’ food bin (foolish bugs), so the hens do all get that occasional treat, if they want it.
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I think your daughter has the perfect idea – no flicking, squishing, or flustering for her: get some willing, happy aid from one who would appreciate it!
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Indeed! Clearly worth it to her to walk over and retrieve a chicken, so, win win!
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Your household must be electric with activity & excitement!
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Ha. Not so much, but we have our moments. When Joe is sleeping, it’s downright quiet around here, if you can imagine that!
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Ah! Serenity descends when shuteye happens – nice!
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It’s a lovely hour and a half, but never long enough! π
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Your daughter is beautifulοΌ
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Thanks! I like her. π
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Good call.
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Thanks.
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