I wanted a farm, we compromised on an acre.
I wanted a "farm" dog, we compromised on chickens.
I wanted 10 chickens, we compromised on 5.
I wanted to buy an expensive coop, we compromised and built it ourselves.




The chicks arrived at the Farmer's Co-op February 29, 2012 - they are leap chickens.

The baby leap chicks were named:
Rhode Island Red - Ginger
Buff Orpington - Scramble
Plymouth Rock - Littlefoot
Black Australorp - Dottie
Ameraucana - Miss Bunny
We (and they) have learned so much since the girls arrived.

They get warm baths to help them poop... (yes it worked)



They eat grass...


They nap...


They babysit...


They roost...


They take dust baths


They snack...


They are afraid of cows...


They lay eggs!


They "BALK" really loud (and yell at cows)...


They still roost...


They pose for pictures...



They have different combs...








They are normally a delight, but sometimes have to be imprisoned for attacking others...



Each day is a new adventure and I am glad we didn't get a dog!