AHappyChick, you are most definitly one of the reasons I joined BYC. I am new to chickens, and couldn't imagine going through all of this. I can't believe yours sisters roasted all of the chicks, I'm so sorry sweety. Life goes on, and I know it's going to be hard to put some of this behind you like the loss of those poor babies, but you have lavender eggs on the way and you can cherish those babies. As far as prom I'm sorry you can't go since you're home-schooled. I would say if you were closer and my step-son was older he'd take you. He's a real ladies man, but he's also not quite 14 lol. And you can always take comfort in the fact that you're getting the chicks, the boyfriend was going to disappear one day eventually. Then, down the road years from now who knows, maybe your sisters will get the chicks thay've dreamed of for years and thier kids will roast them, or feed them to a stray cat. Then I'm sure they'll know how you feel. Ever hear the song "I'll pray for you" by Jaron and the long road to love? Listen to it, you may find it applies to both situations. And did you ever find your banties?