The Other Babies in our Lives
Ever since we played with chickens while care taking the Entrada Ranch near Moab Gary has wanted a flock of his own. So he decided this was the year. Ellie and Gary picked out 6 chicks to bring home the day we had to say good bye to Bada and Aunt Danielle. They lived in the house in a big box for almost two weeks. Now they are out in our shed in a homemade “box” with a warm lamp awaiting their coop. They are getting big now flying around in their wee space and chirping up a storm. Hopefully soon the weather will cooperate and we will get the coop-de-lux built. They have been fun and Ellie loves to check on them, feed them, and show them off. They are growing on me. I was expecting we would get 2 or 3 and was surprised with 6. I’m looking forward to fresh eggs. I love that they will eat up my kitchen scraps reducing the amount of garbage we contribute to the landfill. I also am thrilled for Ellie to have a hands on experience with raising chickens. There is much opportunity there for her to learn and discover. Wish us luck with our new little chicks.
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Hey guys, check Freecycle for chicken coop stuff. Every once in a while someone up here offers already made chicken coops or the materials to build one on there. Check your area… Put in a request for one or something. It could save some time and money and also help with the recycling process.
Good luck with the little chicks!! They are so cute. (And when you have an over abundance of eggs, I’ll take some!)
They have grown! Austin was excited to tell Chase and Brooke that he saw chicks. What an adventure. 🙂
We’re dying to do this! Please share updates!
Looks like all the babies are growing like crazy, including our Miss Ellie. The pics are so sweet! You are so right about the learning experience for Ellie. What fun it will be for the whole family. Keep us posted on the life with the chicks:) Love Bada
Good Stuff! Fresh eggs are the best!
Merced is still talking about the chicks! We need to do the tulips soon if you are up to getting out 🙂
Sounds like your family is really hatching. At least it is all free range!
Danette, your family is so beautiful and I love the baby chicks! What a dream 🙂