New Chickens

We got some new chickens! And even better yet, DUCKS! I had to twist Chad's arm to get the ducks, but they were free! Chad saw an ad a the local feed store for 4 free chickens and a pair of ducks. We didn't believe it, but we called anyway. One year old laying hens sell very fast around here. The family that owned them had them as pets but needed to fix their home up to sell. They live in the city. The hens and the ducks are very tame and used to being handled by children. The previous owner said the ducks were both female but we are pretty sure they are a breeding pair. Ducklings! I can't wait. Chad says I'm crazy.

We haven't named the black ones. It's hard to name chickens

when there is more than one that looks alike.

Red, she is the tamest of the new hens.

Daisy Duck and Donald Duck


Flower Snow, according to Nora. I hope it evolves to Snow Flower, I think it rolls off the tongue better. She is a spitting image of Snowy, a chicken we had before that died.