The Girls
Obviously, one of the main reasons for having chickens, or hens, is for the benefit of having fresh eggs. So when we turned our home into a bed and breakfast here on the Northwest side of Columbus, I knew that I definitely had a great reason for being an owner of these beautiful birds. Peter and I picked a variety of girls so that our hen runs would be an interesting array of colors and patterns with some funky hair styles. We love having guests meet Marshmallow, a black silkie who has feathers from head to toe. Our 5 year old nephew gave him his name which puzzled us due to his coloring. But to Matthew it made perfect sense. And then there is Muffin, who looks like she has a white mop on her head. The best part of having so many different breeds is all the colors of eggs we get from them. We have an Easter basket all year round!
My favorite time with “The Girls” are when our “little people” (grandchildren) are visiting and they insist on letting the flock out of the runs so they can play with them in the garden area. What a sight to the eyes and ears. From the squealing and laughing of our 3 year old, Oliver and our 21 month old, Charlie (Charlotte), to the clucking and squawking of the hens, I don’t know who enjoys themselves more! It is always a grand time in the garden!
So, come see for yourselves all the hen happenings at The Timbrook Guesthouse and enjoy one of my favorite and delicious egg breakfasts! Eggs will never taste so good!!!
Chow for now! Mahalo!
Jill
The Timbrook Guesthouse
5811 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, Ohio 43235