It is so fun to watch the chickens. The way they walk, and run, and try to fly. The way the chase a fly, scratch for bugs, even the way they drink their water. Their little fluffy butts and the way the walk remind me of lil toddlers running around. And the way they stretch their legs...all of a sudden stretching one behind them...so cute.
The girls spend a lot of time with the chickens. They let them out in the morning, check their water and feed, make the final count before shutting them in for the night.
We've found they love strawberries and tomatoes the most. They don't care for raspberries as much. They try to sneak in the garden and eat zucchini, cucumbers, pumpkin, and melons. But they won't eat tomato hornworms!
When evening nears and the sun starts going down, the chickens start heading towards their coop...which happens to be near the garden. At this time of day the garden is shaded...so we have to make sure to round them up and keep them in their run, a 40' by 40' fenced area, until they head in for the night.
Molly the dog has captured a raccoon and two opossums...one of which was actually IN the coop with the chickens.
And at least one of the ladies can jump the gate out of their run.
Chickens....who knew we would find so much joy in keeping them! It's been a great experience.
