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Another true story about Toerag's chicken farm ('Deer might want to read this, too) |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion 
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Toerag, for many of you who didn't know til now , Has an egg farm in the Alabama deep south. He has a hundred pullets, and ten roosters, who Fertilize the eggs, as they are supposed to do. Toe tracked each rooster, and if he failed to perform, Would find himself at dinner heated oven warm. But this took too much time on Toerag's part, To sort out the laggards from those who had heart. So around each rooster's neck Toe hung a bell Each bell sounded different, so Toerag could tell, Which roosters were chasing the pullets in the yard, And which ones would be dinner if they didn't work hard. Now pullets are shy, and don't like rooster intentions, So they learned to run when they heard Toerag's invention, And thereby avoided the quick peck and runs, Of the roosters who acted like Toerag having fun. Toe's favorite pecker was named Balladeer, A wise old bird who'd been there many years. Toe noticed ‘Deer's bell had stopped it's ringing, A distressing thought, Toe's axe would be swinging. Toe found Balladeer held the bell in his beak, ‘Deer learned he could score if he quietly sneaked Up on each young pullet before she could escape, While the other roosters remained in a celibate state. Toe was so proud of ‘Deer that they toured the nation, Balladeer became the country's overnight sensation. He received awards from every state and county, Recognizing ‘Deers ingenious plan for hen mounting. ‘Deer received awards of every shape and size Including the prestigious Pulletsurprise, And the most famous award of them all, The No Bell Piece Prize, which now hangs in the hall. ---- That Toe and 'Deer sure make a good team. |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
HaHa!!! Mr. Sailor Man, I wanted to reply before this possibly gets moved "somewhere" !! Just wondering something while reading this.......how in the world did you know so much about it......were you there watching or something??HeeHee!! "Love makes the world go around" |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
I read about this in the Farmer's Almanac, under the "Don't let yer offspring be like this" column. Thanks for the compliments. I need 'em, as I get beat down by those two bullies on a regular basis. |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
you got the whole thing right! chickens and balladeer both act like that... Now chickens and balladeer combined.... "Sticks and stones will break my bones, |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
seems you have an inside track on knowing the goings on of Toe and Deer... sure glad to hear they are being recognized for their contributions to society... |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Using the words of that famous Barney Fife from Mayberry....You just ain't right boy!......LOL |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
I didn't leave any details out, did I Toe? lol |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Deere John, your tale may be Long but it is pure Silver. tehe --I think you were pull-eting my leg! --but I enjoyed the your yarn! --it had me in stitches! VERY clever! Toe may go off half-cocked when he reads this one! lol EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (11-15-2002 05:29 PM).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
ROFL... Lemme guess... Hooters was serving fried chicken today? LOL Ahhh... inspiration's a fine thing. *G* Now you'd better hope you're not the wishbone in a pull(et)ing contest! LOL |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
YOU ARE TOO MUCH!!!!  ~Hugs & Giggles~ |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
One very funny write LongJhn...I'm still laughing.. ...believe what your heart feels... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
pulletsurprise? no bell piece prize? ROTFLMAO!!!! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Rofl...ah, leave it up to you to get me laughing this afternoon  nobell prize...that one deserves a prize in its own ~ Ruth |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Awwwww mannnnn!!! This is too much.... Tooo tooo much!!! Excellent LJ....very good... |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
"Toe's favorite pecker." LOL! Oh God, this is funny! Cor |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
"Toe's favorite pecker was named Balladeer"? That is hitting way below the belt! How dare you be so....funny?  I'm screaming FOWL here!!!!   |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
I can always count on you and Balladeer to brighten up my days with your wonderful poetry and stories. Thank you for this. |
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Lorelei54 Member
since 1999-07-27
Posts 458 |
as always..funny and brilliant..however, a little peeved here..I get NO mention and I sent him the original story..lol |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
This is so adorable, Longjohn... I especially love the Pulletsurprize and the No Bell Piece Prize...  ~ fowl hugsLyra |
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