Crouching Hen, Hidden Chick

Stalking feral mother hen with chicks, one of which is keeping step with Mom as they forage for bugs and crustaceans in the lawn at the Dole Plantation Visitors' Center. 

Mom and I stopped by Dole to take a look at the garden of historic pineapple varieties and the koi pond.  Dole has a whole series of nicely laid out and well maintained cement walkways through the gardens that are wheelchair accessible.  Sadly, the koi pond, which is a real favorite, was closed (perhaps for maintenance...).  Dole also has a the most wonderful pineapple ice cream (ice milk) that is totally refreshing during those hot Hawaiian days.

Do the Chickens Have it Right or Do We?

Chicken in cage. What a life eh? Sit, eat, sleep, sit, eat, sleep. If you were a chicken, would you rather be free but hungry and always scratching for worms or caged into a job of laying eggs for food? Sound familiar? This little chicken was at one of the booths at the local street fair. No sign of why she was there but she seemed content enough. Telling perhaps?