About the Chickens

Many years ago, perhaps ten or so, my dear mother went to Germany and brought me back a framed painting of a plump German couple surrounded by chickens. Perhaps a year later, she sent me a lamp with a ceramic chicken base. At this point, I don't think she was actively collecting chickens, at least not consciously. Soon, however, she began finding more and more chicken-themed items. I guess she didn't particularly want them in HER house, so she sent them to me. Again... and again... and again. It one point, I asked her to stop, pleading that I was running out of room. She flatly denied my request.
I am now the proud curator of quite an extensive collection, thanks to Mom. This little blog is an attempt to say thanks. Thanks Mom, thanks for the chickens. You don't have to stop anymore.