Hens As Adults

From top :  Barred Rock, Buff Cochin, Araucana, and Dominique.  I'll try to get an pictures of the individual chicks next to the adult soon; it's not good to handle the babies too much too soon.

Latest Family Members

Their names are Rose, Rosetta, New Hampshire, Boston, and Butter.  I hope they all make it through Caroline's "cuddling" stage.  I do have to admit that they might not survive my "cuddling" stage either.  They are so stinking cute.  Caroline gave up her playhouse in the back yard for these little girls.  We gave her the choice of chickens in the playhouse/coup, or no chickens.  I think she'll have more fun with the birds.

A Smile

The Storm...

They were together in the house.
Just the two of them. It was a cold, dark, stormy night.
The storm had come quickly and
each time
the thunder boomed he watched her jump..
She looked across the room and admired his
strong appearance...and wished that he would
take her in his arms, comfort her and protect
her from the storm.
Suddenly, with a pop, the power went out...
She screamed...
He raced to the sofa where she was cowering.
He didn't hesitate to pull her into his arms.
He knew this was a forbidden union and
expected her to pull back.
He was surprised when she didn't
resist but instead clung to him.
The storm raged on....
They knew it was wrong...
Their families would never understand...
So consumed were they in their FEAR
that they heard no opening of doors...
just the faint click of a camera......