Chickens!

We hatched eggs from Julianna's hens. It was so fun! Highly recommend. Unfortunately as many times as I Google it, the city and neighborhood restrictions for chicken coops don't change. They will be heading back to the farm when they get feathers in a few weeks, but they are so sweet to have while they are here. After the bunnies, I needed a win and was thrilled that once I removed the non-developers after candling at week 1, all 14 of the remaining eggs hatched a lovely chick! Please note, we collected the eggs on the muddiest day of the year.

This was our first one out on Easter evening! Glory! and then Rochelle!

Then the next morning, nine were out! I think we saw 4 actually hatch in total.

Here is the whole line up...

       

Raven is our favorite, but I think Wren is and will grow up to be the prettiest. I also love Jasmine (Last out of the big green egg!)...and Ramona...and Pepper...and Glory...and...

We have some kind of meat birds with feathered feet (the 4 yellow ladies and Jasmine), Silkies (Wren, Rochelle, and Michelle) Polish ones (3, with the big foreheads), one Serama (Raven), and two Showgirls with naked necks (Sondra and Ducky). I am pretending they are all girls (even though there is no way to know), because I don't think non-layers last as long in the chicken world. All except Romeo, who I didn't name. I loved the whole experience!