After Bob Tomato got lost and the coyote got two more chickens, I was left with just three, and I wanted more to replace the ones I had lost. So I ordered some baby chicks! They arrived last Wednesday, and I got the phone call from the post office early that morning.
I wanted to order them now instead of in the spring so I could get eggs from them sooner. And the winters here are supposed to be pretty mild, so the cold shouldn't be a problem.
I bought one Barred Rock to replace Bob Tomato, three Light Brown Leghorns, and two White Plymouth Rocks. One of the Leghorns died shortly after arriving, but that was a good life lesson to my children. They were fine. I'm trying to get a diverse flock with different colors. I figure that if I'm going to have chickens, I may as well have what I like!
The chicks are so cute right now with their fluffy down. But I'm looking forward to their growing -- more eggs!
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