The love of a bird is a thing to be held
When first starting with chickens over 20 years ago I thought it would be mostly about the eggs. I did not expect the real community we would share or consider the level of commitment and creativity we would reach. From a truer understanding of the full life cycle to the complete necessity of a cozy couch at the end of the day, the girls broadened my experience. Their unapologetic exuberance and underappreciated beauty were my inspiration, along with my love of books, in creating The Literary Chicken.
For The Literary Chicken Calendar, I started with some of my own simple snapshots of the girls. This has continued through the years as the finished images have evolved in style and finished content. Also, I have always been interested in the dynamic created by words and images combined. They can be in harmony, cause tension, be evocative, hold ambiguity, and many more fascinating possibilities. The insights my avian friends share with me daily, along with the whole world of literature, is an endless supply of inspiration.
I research, design, print, assemble, and package these Literary Chicken Calendars and all occasion greeting cards myself by hand. It is a creation of heart and soul sent out to all who feel it. I really appreciate all the positive reviews left by those who have spent the time to leave comments. It is good to know there are others out there who appreciate The Literary Chicken.