Yes, chickens. Several years ago we had a little flock of chickens. That was then, this is now. Then we lived on 5 acres in the middle of nowhere. Now we live in a subdivision. We dream of living on a little farm again, but since the current economy has put the kabosh on us going anywhere, we're going to bring the farm (metaphorically speaking of course) to us!
I ordered 6 chicks . . . and they'll be here next week. 3 are silver laced wyandottes, and 3 are Americana --you know, the ones who lay pastel colored eggs...It all started when I read that "blue eggs and yellow tomatoes" book that I blogged about a few months ago.
I just kinda stopped by the feed store today and asked the friendly desk guy when the chicky orders would be arriving. I was quite floored when he said, "Let's see...the 9th."
Since we're doing this on the "cheep" (bwa ha ha) the chickies first home will be the bottom half of a plastic dog house, with a window screen over the top. We still have a chick feeder and heat lamp in the garage somewhere. I'm SO excited about the thought of fresh eggs again. Watch for pictures of the babes coming soon. Meanwhile if you have any good hen name ideas, do let me know.
1 comments:
Oh how EGGciting!!!
I can't wait to see pix.
Maybe there's a Henny Penny in the group.
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