Started with six Black Australorp chicks. Lost one to suffocation along the way. We've got five healthy girls that give us each one egg a day. Even as the days are getting hotter, they haven't missed a day. Wow!

1 week old




Three weeks old



4 weeks I think.


First time in their new home. About 12 weeks.






Dirt bath in the garden. About 18 weeks old.










27 Weeks old






Cool treat on a hot day. June 2012.