Hey! Wanna see a chicken lay an egg? It comes right out of its bum! No? Wanna see my bum? No? Wanna see me get bit by a chicken? Well you’re in the right place for 2 out of the 3.
No chicken was harmed during the making of this video. I, however, was.
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Karen, is there NOTHING you won’t do ?? You never know whether or not there are laws against invading a chicken’s privacy! I was raised on a farm my whole life and never had THIS “vantage” point ! ROTFLOL !
Pati – I took care to not make it too “graphic”. I’m not sure why. It’s very unlike me. So if there’s demand, we’ll get a good, close up shot. Possibly with help from my Interpal Jesse at http://www.homemadecrackers.blogspot.com . ~ karen!
I think this is totally awesome. The Boy, on the other hand, who was standing behind me while I watched this, just shook his head and walked away.
Can you tell a difference in taste of your different chickens eggs (pretty sure that sentence was not grammatically correct)? Are Cuddles better tasting than Walnuts?
Caitlyn – Nope. They all taste the same. Probably because they’re all fed the same stuff. Although I’m often looking for a fight after eating one of Walnuts, and kind of laid back and lookin’ for a hug after eating one of Cuddles’ eggs. Go figure. ~ karen!
Oh, there will BE demand ! It’s inevitable…LOL!
You NEVER cease to amaze me with your imagination and humor! You crack me up!
Apart from a Rule 34 comment about the possible future requests for video, should the final phrase not be, perhaps, bock, bock, buttock, given the vantage point? Love Cuddles talking butt, by the way!
Whoa! I’m with Pati: grew up on farm (where I learned to make tree skirts and develop websites, right?) and NEVER saw anything like this before!
Unfortunately, I have seen the pecking thing. Pecking, not biting, NON-farm girl. Hurts, don’t it? Yeppers. Sorry about that.
Where are you heading with this Karen? A dark place…
And just showing off the benefits of a Classical education, an chicken’s bum is a cloaca, Latin for ‘drain’. I thought this entry could do with a bit of classical.
Okay, must know… They don’t actually come from their bums do they? Don’t chickens have vaginas? Isn’t that the logical place for an egg to make its exit? Am I a total idiot?
Rebecca – It all comes out the one hole. The vent. ~ karen
Omg. This just made my DAY. I’ve been following you and your “children” for a while and you’re awesome. I need a chick if only for the pure pleasure of watching them hatch eggs!
Karen I feel compelled to tell you the same thing my mother told me the first time I experienced a Walnut-style chicken assault–
Me– I am so not doing this anymore, get Bubba to do it because that thing bit me!
Momma– Don’t be stupid. Dogs bite. Sharks bite. Chickens peck. They don’t have teeth. It didn’t hurt you, it just surprised you. So don’t be afraid of the hens.
Me– No. It didn’t just surprise me, it hurt. See the red welt?
Momma– Go get the #$%@ eggs Susan.
Ahh, just one of my many fond memories of growing up on a farm.
Susan – Hah! Yup. I’m with ya. Chickens bite. 🙂 ~ karen
I can’t believe how you manage to get these shots! Did you have to stand at the backside of a chicken, filming for hours, or do they lay pretty much on a schedule? Or, even better, have you trained them to lay on demand?!
Haha this was mesmerizing in a very creepy way. I’m glad cuddles was cooperative!!
That was just downright great! Thanks!
You’re welcome Phyllis! ~ karen
HA! that was great..oddly makes me not want to eat eggs this morning..but hilarious none the less!
The funniest part was the heavy “CLUNK” as the egg hit the nest. Never thought it had such a hard landing!
All I can say is: Ouch!! And they do that every day?
6 out of 7 days a week, Nicole. ~ karen
Karen! This was hilarious and very very cool. Thank you.
hahahahaha! Funneeeee
Thanks Michelle! Yup. That’s my entertainment all day. The clunk of a chicken’s egg dropping to the bottom of a nesting box. Well … that and the Adele CD. ~ karen
LMAO! I don’t know who is more “cracked”, you for video-taping this momentus occasion or me/us for watching! Needed this giggle today – thanks, you just may put my phsycologist out of business! Off to cancel today’s appointment! Cheers!
Oh wow! Who knew?! Do they ever break when they drop?
Sally – If they’ve scratched away too much of the straw in the nesting box to make their nest, and the plywood floor is exposed, the eggs can crack on the end. They don’t break though. I don’t eat the cracked ones. ~ karen
Just to funny!!! I don’t think Walnut wants to be bother….
Well…A talking bum AND it produces eggs. If all of life’s talking backsides could be so useful.
-Dana
Great video…..had a few nasty bites from chickens over the years…mostly roosters. I have seen a few eggs birthed but never took video footage of this miracle. lol Keep up the awesome writing!
Hiliarous. You crack me up. I love how Cuddles was all “Let me stick my stuff in the air so you get a better view. Right. OK. Ready?????”
Hysterical! And suffice to say, I have never seen this actually “happen” before! I was educated this morning!
Love it and have a great day!!
Lou Cinda
Well, this was just too cool. I was laughing at the hilarious commentary but when I saw Cuddles perform, I gasped in awe. It’s an amazing thing, isn’t it?
Funny you should say that about Walnut, I had the distinct impression at that first shot that she was going, “What the eff are YOU lookin’ at? HUH?”
Thanks Karen.
You’ve made this city girl’s day!
I actually didn’t know how it all worked/happened and now I do!
I have a question; How many eggs can one chicken lay at one time?
Karen J – One. Only one. They lay 1 egg every 26 hours or so. ~ karen
I never quite look at an egg the same way again.
Thanks for the laugh this morning. I’m not sure which is worse…that you made this video or that I watched it. Oh yeah, sorry about the bite.
I must say, Cuddles did that with CLASS. Other than sticking her bum in the air, she simply laid and egg without hysterics as if to say, “See, it’s really no biggie.” She’s da bomb!
Now *that* is journalism at its finest! 😀
Hilarious! I love the commentary!
Bwahahaha…only you ;D
I’ve watched mine lay too. What a miracle!!
I love the cupboard handles to the laying boxes! Just like you’re in your house to reach for some eggs. LOL!
I love chickie birds!!
Thanks. a . lot.
I don’t know if I’ll ever eat an egg again!
No seriously, I didn’t know that’s where they came out, and it’s one of those questions you feel really stupid to ask.
Now I know.
How cool – I have never seen a chicken lay an egg, the city girl I am. Thanks for sharing. It really is quite amazing if you think about it…well, maybe it isn’t good to think about it too much. HA.
Well..obviously Walnut is too much of a lady to show us her bum…that Cuddles is just a floozy..lol..hope your bite isn’t too painful..
You, and these chickens, rock!
Totally appreciated this; reminded me of when as a child,my Nanna and I were cuddling in bed one morning and a chicken came in the bedroom, hopped on the bed and laid an egg right on our feet…we giggled the whole time but she was single minded and just got on with the job!
Carole – THAT is hilarious! HILARIOUS! ~ karen
THAT does it… I’m trading in the three dogs for three chickens. The only productive thing THEY produce is pooh… and hair to sweep… and kissy faces… and snuggles… and ball fetching… rats – talked myself out of the chickens! GREAT flick!
that is SO funny! as i’m watching that vid, i can hear my own flock clucking and laying. and btw, my rhode island reds are mean as hell, too! never cross a rir!
Do you have a scar to show off? No?
I spent a lot of time as a youngster with Granddad’s chickens but they never showed me how it was done!
Thank you cuddles but it’s lucky your shells are tough!
Maybe that’s what happened to Walnut? Difficult birth?
I have been pecked by a chicken before for going after her chicks. Not fun. If you are not careful they can peck a piece of skin off! It was fascinating to watch this. I thought it would be a slower process, but she popped that sucker right out. Pretty cool!
Now I remember why I don’t like eggs so much.. Haha!
That was AWESOME! Thanks for risking life and limb to bring us this nature documentary, Karen!
I’m sick and this is the only thing that has made me laugh all day. Thank you for this Karen…and Cuddles!!
That is hilarious and fantastic!
OMG I grew up on a farm and did not know that there was only ONE exit for both poo & eggs (I must not have been paying attention during butchering). I actually didn’t even believe you so I googled it. That would explain the need for egg washers….
Fabulous video Karen, I was waiting for the Hinterland Whos-Who music to play.
LOL at the Hinterland music Brenda. So, obviously the chicken came first… right?
that was so cool! and funny! way to go cuddles you are a star or at least your bum is. and walnut..you had your chance.
I loved the talking bum! Did you know that if you had grabbed that brand new ooey gooey egg up and slipped it into an egg siz box, like, say a matchbox and let it sit there for a bit – you could turn it into a squareish egg?!
I think I love my poultry too much…not the wrong way…just too much.
how cool was that!!!!
I love playing your videos as my husband is falling asleep and listening to him giggle! thanks!
Ooooookaaaay..not the video to show those people who are afraid to eat fresh eggs!
I have never filmed my girls doing that. Great video!
Thanks Fred! Not a great shot … I happened to catch it on my iPhone, but you get the gist of it. What kind of chickees do you have? OHOHOH! And you’re in Halifax!!! I’m trying to figure out how cold tolerant these gals are gonna be. Is your coop insulated or heated? How cold does it get in there? Please don’t tell me this is your first winter with them and you don’t know ’cause I’ll cry. A lot. Big bulbous tears. ~ karen
LOL!!! How did I miss this?!?!?