We are a family of six, plus one little black cat. This spring we brought home two white silkie hens, and our backyard chicken journey began. This is Faye
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and this is Eleanor
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Next, we set up the coop
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We also hand raised a small flock of bantams we ordered this spring. We gave half away, and kept three
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a White Crested Black Polish named Dahlia, a Buff Brahma named June and our wonderful little Barred Plymouth Rock named Betty.
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We have had a lot of fun with our new family members, and just love the fresh eggs the hens provide.
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Now, we have three more little hens we brought home from the Brighton swap meet. A sweet little red frizzle cochin we call Lucy (as in Lucille Ball!)
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a beautiful golden laced cochin named Genevieve
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and just when I thought we were through, someone offers my daughter a sweet little white silkie pullet who was bound for a soup pot. After a good bath, she sure is sweet! We call her Belle
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We love our chickens!
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