R Ward
In the Brooder
- Jun 28, 2017
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YEA!  We had been on egg watch for a few weeks - nothing.  Then as a practical joke I placed  a small purple "Easter Egg" the grandchildren had in their sandbox in the coop.  After which, I gave the girls a talking to about their promise to provide breakfast in exchange for food and shelter.   I was beginning to think I may be raising supper instead of breakfast.  But, well, supper is a one time commitment and I was looking for a longer relationship.  The next day we had our first real egg.  The shell is much thicker than store bought eggs - which has now been taken off my list of things to buy at the local grocery.  My grandchildren and I are looking forward to many egg gathering excursions.  My 4 year old loves to cook and now I can let him cook breakfast for all of us (with a little adult supervision - he's not Masterchef quality yet!)
	
		
			
		
		
	
				
			 
	 
 
		 
 
		
 
 
		 
			
		
		
		
	
	
			
		 May it be the first of many!  It really is a wonderful journey especially with kids.  I have loved my hens, each and every one and still take delight in harvesting my eggs every day.  Welcome to BYC.
 May it be the first of many!  It really is a wonderful journey especially with kids.  I have loved my hens, each and every one and still take delight in harvesting my eggs every day.  Welcome to BYC. 
 
		 
			 
			 
			 
 
		 
			
		
		
		
	
	
			
		 
			
		
		
		
	
	
			
		 
			
		
		
		
	
	
			
		
 
 
		
 
 
		 
 
		
 
 
		 
 
		 
 
		 
 
		 
 
		 
 
		 
 
		 
 
		 
 
		 
 
		 
 
		 
 
		 
 
		 
 
		