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Our feathered friend Helen shows off her grasshopper-hunting skills on daily walks

Helen, the grasshopper-hunting champion of the family, struts out for her daily walks like she owns the place, and honestly, she kind of does. Every morning and late afternoon, she joins my mother-in-law and the dogs, but let's be real: the dogs are just backup dancers. Helen's there for the real prize. She *loves* hunting grasshoppers, and when we visited this weekend, she couldn't wait to show off her skills. It's cluck-tastic to watch a chicken so dedicated to her craft, even if it means a little fowl play in the grass. If you're new to winter chicken care, you might want to check out our guide, "First winter with your flock?