Last fall Isaac and I began plans for what has now come to fruition... CHICKENS! Not long ago we purchased our first "family pet," although I think chickens are better than a pet because they contribute something very practical to the family. We have enjoyed watching them grow (and die- if you don't know, I'll fill ya in later...=) They are now in quite a goofy stage. A friend at church named it well when she said they almost look like dinosaurs (the shape they take on.)

Anyway, it is a great family project! I am surprised at just how low-maintenance they have been so far, and we all have fun going out to check on them together.

This is Esther's Wyannedotte named rose. She is by far the most docile.

This is Maisie... she is a runt and still the smallest of the pack. I picked her because she was sooo cute. I have to remember that she would be just as cute grilled with a nice tex mex rub or honey glaze...

THIS is Beaker, poor thing looks ridiculous now, but that is why Ike chose him. or her. it was 79 cents because the gender was unknown. Currently he has real feathers on the top of his head now that are tall and look like a mohawk. They bounce when he pecks at things. If only we all could have that kind of "body" in our hair.

There are 7 chickens total. There used to be 8, but we had an incident with Gracie enjoying a chick way to much.

"mama, come see the chicken, he's flat!" -Gracie