Home Blog Page 73

2 Curious Pink Chickens

Don’t ask me HOW or WHY these things are this way but I saw these pink chickens in the street in El Realejo, Chinandega. Somebody has gotten quite creative with their pink chickens….

Hot pink chickens
Another picture of the pink chickens

Painting pink chickens or any other color is typically done for various reasons, although it’s essential to note that such practices are generally discouraged and may be harmful to the chickens. Here are some reasons people might paint chickens pink:

  1. Identification: In some cases, farmers or poultry keepers may temporarily mark chickens with non-toxic, washable paint to identify them for various reasons, such as tracking their health, age, or breed.
  2. Educational Purposes: In educational settings, chickens might be painted temporarily to teach children about poultry, biology, or animal anatomy. This is usually done with safe, washable, non-toxic paints and under the supervision of educators.
  3. Festive or Decorative Purposes: Some people might paint chickens for entertainment or as part of a festive event, such as fairs, festivals, or parades. However, this is often discouraged as it can be stressful for the animals and may involve using unsafe materials.
  4. Pranks or Unusual Art Projects: On rare occasions, individuals may paint chickens as part of a prank or an art project. This is not recommended and can be considered animal cruelty if done without proper care and consideration for the animal’s welfare.

It’s crucial to emphasize that painting chickens or any other animals should only be done under specific circumstances and with the utmost care for the animals’ well-being. If you have concerns or questions about the treatment of chickens or other animals, it’s best to consult with experts in animal care or local animal welfare organizations to ensure that their welfare is not compromised. Animal cruelty should always be avoided, and ethical treatment of animals should be a top priority.

Click here to see a chicken eating a rat.

Click here to see a peg-leg chicken from Nicaragua.

Rough life….

0

 
 

Unfortunately there are people really on the down and out here in Nicaragua. This young man roams the streets of Chichigalpa, evidently addicted to shoe glue (one of the cheapest stupefactors available in Nicaragua). Many people like these are in need of help….

Posted by Picasa

Pigs and mangos

2

These pigs went hog wild over these mangos…and I can understand why! There’s even a dog in there!!!

1 big lemon for a good lemonade

Big lemon for a good lemonade
Big lemon for a good lemonade

Anybody for a nice tall glass of good lemonade? You won’t need too many of these to do it….mmmm!!!! This is a big lemon for a good lemonade!!!

Sure, here’s a recipe for Nicaraguan lemonade in both English and Spanish (if you get one of these big lemons, please adjust the quantity of lemons in the recipe). 

**English:**

Ingredients:
– 4-5 large lemons
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 5 cups cold water
– Ice cubes
– Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Instructions:
1. Juice the lemons to yield about 1 cup of lemon juice.
2. In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice and granulated sugar.
3. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
4. Add cold water to the pitcher and mix well.
5. Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice if desired.
6. Serve over ice cubes in glasses.
7. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
8. Enjoy your refreshing Nicaraguan lemonade!

**Español:**

Ingredientes:
– 4-5 limones grandes
– 1 taza de azúcar granulada
– 5 tazas de agua fría
– Cubitos de hielo
– Hojas de menta fresca (opcional)

Instrucciones:
1. Exprime los limones para obtener aproximadamente 1 taza de jugo de limón.
2. En una jarra, combina el jugo de limón y el azúcar granulada.
3. Revuelve hasta que el azúcar esté completamente disuelta.
4. Agrega agua fría a la jarra y mezcla bien.
5. Prueba la limonada y ajusta el dulzor o acidez agregando más azúcar o jugo de limón si lo deseas.
6. Sirve sobre cubitos de hielo en vasos.
7. Decora con hojas de menta fresca si lo deseas.
8. ¡Disfruta de tu refrescante limonada nicaragüense!

Lemonade <…> Limonada [click]

How about this recipe for Brazilian lemonade? [click]

Crocs

4

Crocs are such a popular shoe that they have even made it to the Chinandega, Nicaragua area. Specifically in Cosmapa, I saw this young lad proudly sporting a pair. Now, beware! The possibility of them being a Croc knockoff copy does exist. I was not able to confirm the authenticity of the shoes. Can anyone help me with that?

 
 

Posted by Picasa

Friends

2

 
Here’s Ashlee, Kimmy, Eunice and Aaron – our friends.

Posted by Picasa

That is cool!!!

5

Hey, the rainy season has kicked in but that doesn’t mean it has cooled down. These guys have the right idea…this is a Pellizco WhirlPool Cooltub. Come on in…the water is just fine!!!!

Posted by Picasa

Giddyup!!!

0

Kimmy went 7 seconds on this wild mustang in Corinto, Chinandega. Earlier in the year, this horse was seen in the Corinto central park, being ridden by fearless Nicaraguan children for 5 córdobas (about $0.25) a round. Looks like Kimmy tamed this wild one though…might be out to pasture for a while.

Posted by Picasa

1

It has been raining in Chinandega…finally!!! There is a saying in Nicaragua that when the suns out and it’s raining, “están pagando los tramposos.” Hey, we’ll take the liquid any way it falls!

Posted by Picasa