My! How fast they grow!

The chickens that is! Here they are a few weeks ago. This was one of their first outside outings. See how funny they look? Their feathers were just starting to come in. Matilda was a good girl and didn't chase them at all! She does look at me with those eyes that say "Just one chicken nugget? PLEASE Momma!?" But she always listens!

And here are the girls just a few weeks later! Filled out and fully feathered! They are mostly outside now, accept for at night. They scratch and peck around the yard, ridding Narleeville of unwanted fleas and ticks, grubs and the like. They LOVE my rose garden for some reason. I don't know what's in there but they just adore this area. Whatever the reason I'm loving the new blooms on my roses since this pic was taken, must be all that organic fertalizer!This is the beginning of our chicken coop. It will look great when it's finished! I'm so excited! The weather has not been cooperative though, it has rained every weekend since we got this far. Rain is not good when constructing with power tools. I'm very proud of this though! Those of you that know us, know that handy we are NOT! So this has been a great feet!The bottom is their enclosed run area. Atop that is mesh wire that will be the floor of the coop. There will be a window, nesting boxes for egg laying and two ventilation vents, and a roof of course! I'll post when complete for sure!

We have the chics named now also! That is big news, since Crispy, Nugget, Colonel, Popeye, and Quiche were quickly ruled out by the children, we came up with Camilla (the black and white), Poe (all black), Chicky (light blonde), Perch (medium blonde) and Jackie ( darkest blonde). Camilla is the ring leader and Poe is the chirpiest...their little personalities are coming out more and more! Chickens are FUN!