until they learn something of the habits and history of bee,
ant, wasp, spider, hairy caterpillar, dragon-fly,
and whatever of larger growth comes in their way.
-Charlotte Mason
Out-Of-Door Life For The Children
The girls’ grampie has kindly agreed to increase our chicken flock this year…
[he keeps hens for our family at his home in the valley]
which means, adorable, fuzzy, too-cute-to-leave alone little chicks this spring…
The chicks are very patient with all the attention – such sweet, little things. All the girls are enamored with this fuzzy, little friends.
[discovering where ears are on chickens!]
This one is Lacey’s favorite.
They’ve named them all, of course.
This sweet little thing is Peace {She’s the quietest of the bunch.}
I wonder which one will be entered in the county fall fair this year …. we always have such a fun time with that experience …
We think we may have even adopted a wee little rooster in the flock … time will tell. Not sure if Grampie will want to keep the rooster though!
Currently, a petition is circling for Orangeville residents to sign if they believe in the value of backyard hens.
You can sign it right here if you feel so inclined.
A lot more support is needed in order to convince the local council that this would be a positive change for a community …
You all know I support anything home grown!
These lil’ chicks will not be laying eggs till the winter, but we still have our four other faithful hens that are doing such a great job for our family …
I can honestly say, there is no comparison of fresh eggs vs. store-bought.
As this article states…
… once you get used to good eggs, there’s truly no going back.
by Gigi
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