Even though it rained nearly all day, we had a little celebration. Today the chickens (no longer are they chicks) turned 11 weeks old or about halfway to being laying pullets. Still no "signs" of roosters which is good as I'll find it hard to part with any of the "girls".
Having had chickens (and ducks, geese, and guinea hens) in the past, I was happy that they have all survived. Likewise, I'm happy that I survived this long too! Whenever I walk past their temporary housing in the brooder house, they beg for attention and we have long conversations whenever I feed.
Because they've gotten bigger and I haven't built their proper Hen House, I created a small run for them to spend nice days out on the ground. I've also let them out to forge a bit as they've cleared out all of the grass in their pen and run.
Much of the garden is complete with the onions, peas, broccoli, potatoes, and Spring vegs up and growing. Soon the tomatoes, peppers, and squash plants will be in too. Then I'll have time to mulch the walkways and get ready to enjoy the garden as it grows.
