14. Chicks to Hens.

Are they bigger?

Yes, they are!

The peeps and chirps now have a cluck or two thrown in. The girls are feathered and active, bored with their indoor nighttime and rainy day setting.

As you know, the grass is always greener!
The kiddie pool/cardboard house barely serves as a holding pen.
On nice days they are lucky and get to go outside into the makeshift day coop.

13. ...and then there were nine.

Some sad news to report...

Due to my lax watch over the chicks as I was busy making their summer quarters, they were left unattended. The bird dog picked up one and it didn't survive the experience.

We said a few solemn words, gave her a respectful burial in a beautiful turquoise box, and planted some ferns at the newly created burial site.

R.I.P. Toaster!
You will be missed!