Great article and thank you for writing it. This is our first time raising chickens and our babies are 8 weeks old and 3 weeks old. We hatched all 17 of them. I have always wanted to have chickens but was surprised at how much we love them. They have won our hearts in such a short time. We built what we hope is Ft. Knox but I know at some point we will probably lose one. It terrifies me to think of it. Your article was really well written and heartfelt. Thank you.