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Jul 11, 2018 15:12:41   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
cambriaman wrote:
Great chicken pix! Lots of interbreeding, it appears. Thanks for sharing. Brought back memories of our trips to Kauai.


Thanks for looking. They definitely make their mark in Kauai.

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Jul 11, 2018 15:14:01   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
fredtoo wrote:
very handsome fellows indeed. I see the "axe" about to come down on one of them
in the next to last shot !

I appreciate the visit. The "axe" is a street sign, but it adds to the photo.

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Jul 11, 2018 15:14:57   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
krashdragon wrote:
Those beautiful feathers around their necks are also highly desirable for making Hawaiian hatbands/headbands. I learned years ago how to sew them from Aunty Mary Lou's classes at the Bishop Musum on O'ahu.

It is hard to reproduce the colors, shines and depth of these colors in photos.

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Jul 11, 2018 15:15:35   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
J-SPEIGHT wrote:
Nice set Mike.


Thanks for commenting, Jack.

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Jul 11, 2018 15:16:54   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
fourg1b2006 wrote:
Why are they not good eating chickens. What makes them different?


As wild or feral birds, they have an inconsistent diet and more exercise than the chickens bred for food. They are tough and have a "gamey" taste.

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Jul 11, 2018 15:17:33   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
jaymatt wrote:
Been there--they are colorful critters. Nice photos of them.


I appreciate you looking, John.

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Jul 11, 2018 15:18:21   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
rmm0605 wrote:
Nice! Some weird plumage there, Mike!


Thanks for the visit. The plumage varies all over the islands.

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Jul 11, 2018 15:19:02   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
merrytexan wrote:
I love your shots of those beautiful colorful chickens, mike!


I appreciate the kind words, MT.

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Jul 11, 2018 15:19:59   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Way2slk wrote:
Looking good dude. Look how far you have come with the quality of photos. You are getting better everyday. Love you work.


I appreciate the generous words.

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Jul 11, 2018 15:20:39   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
rplain1 wrote:
Very nice, UT - but is that the shadow of an ax in #9? Was someone planning on dinner?


THanks. The shadow is serendipitous. It is a street sign.

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Jul 11, 2018 15:21:31   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
blacks2 wrote:
Wow, I have never seen such colorful roosters, thanks for showing Mike.

I appreciate the visit, Mike. The colors attract me every time I see one.

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Jul 11, 2018 15:39:57   #
angela k Loc: Long Island
 
UTMike wrote:
Thanks for visiting, Angela. My wife is unsure about my obsession, but had one good shot printed for me on canvas.


lol... I can think of a couple of ditties, but I won't say!!

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Jul 11, 2018 17:48:10   #
Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England
 
What beautiful chickens Mike, love the vibrant colours. Excellent series.

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Jul 11, 2018 19:39:40   #
bigwolf40 Loc: Effort, Pa.
 
UTMike wrote:
At the urging of other Hogs, I am posting these older shots. On Kauai there is a significant wild chicken population. The popular theory is that after a hurricane in the 90s, the domestic and wild populations intermixed. During my trip there in 2017, I became fascinated by the variety of chickens and began to photograph them in their natural habitat (parking lots). Here are a few shots from my old camera showing chicken highlights.


These sure are beautiful looking chickens. Great job....Rich

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Jul 11, 2018 21:00:25   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Sylvias wrote:
What beautiful chickens Mike, love the vibrant colours. Excellent series.


Thanks for your encouraging comments, Sylvia.

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