I just love to watch my farm animals wander through the homestead, especially the chickens. I have quite a few breeds running around here, and thanks to my friends at Rock Ridge Farms Rare Chickens, my collection now includes Lavender Orpingtons! It all started with a brainstorm during a snowstorm. Last year while snowed in yet again, I consoled myself by dreaming up new garden plans. I decided that when spring hit, I would expand my lavender patch to the slope below the barn. I was brainstorming ideas for the design, when it hit me. What's the perfect accessory for a lavender patch? Lavender Orpingtons, I say! I immediately knew who could help. I called up Mr. Rock Ridge himself and explained my situation. And before I knew it, I was the proud owner of a flock of stunningly smokey lavender beauties. When spring rolled around, I got right to work planting the new lavender patch. It's had a year to get established, and if all goes as planned, I'll have my Lavender Orpingtons wandering through it by early summer. I'm so excited, I think I'll squeal with delight!
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