The grand plan for Byron and I, is to one day, have our own place with enough land to raise our own animals and grow our own food. Oh, and with a view of green mountains. We're not there yet. And honestly, who knows when we will ever arrive? This is why over the last five years or so, we've been tossing around the idea of having a backyard flock of hens. We've hemmed and hawed on the issue, never really ready to commit. Perpetually waiting for the right time, the right house, the right place. Well, our patience has waned and we've grown tired of waiting.. of putting our life and dreams on hold. So we jumped...into the cold water...feet first. Eek!
He's building the coop on the weekends with his little helper, of course.
I picked up 8 baby chicks from Callahan's and we are determined to make part of our grand dream come true. Urban farmette here we come! The girls we chose are all know to be docile and great egg layers. We've a couple of Americaunas, Barred Plymouth Rock, Rhode Island Red, Maran, Wyandotte, and a Cochin
They are so darn cute! Bea is in total love! And I can't wait for the Spring when these little ladies begin to lay a colorful array of eggs!
We just got to "chicksit" L's little brood.... such fun! Loving the cochin's fuzzy feet. And the drinking water in unison, adorable!!
Posted by: Stephinie | October 19, 2010 at 03:19 PM
Oh so beautiful! Have you told Erika? She will probably flip b/c she and I love chickens so much!
Posted by: gina | October 19, 2010 at 10:18 PM
I'm so happy to hear you have your chickens!
I understand your feelings on 'getting the perfect place' I have found through 'getting that perfect place' that it is never perfect... we have since moved and gained something even greater, a love for living for now. Congratulations!
Posted by: Garden Mama | October 20, 2010 at 09:30 AM
Right on Nicole. Grass is always greener...Our life is very sweet right here, right now! Thank you!
Posted by: Nichole | October 20, 2010 at 08:09 PM
Thanks Gina,
Yes, I told Erika on the playground yesterday! She was probably too busy gathering acorns in a bucket for Frisky Wisk, the squirrel, for the news to register though....:) he he.
Posted by: Nichole | October 20, 2010 at 08:12 PM
I heard...I should thank you in advance for the next chicksit session. So happy to spend a few days with some of my favorite girls next month...:)
The drinking in unison stems from designated drinking times. With a toddler on their back, we've found ourselves removing the water to spare the chick's (and our) sanity.
Posted by: Nichole | October 20, 2010 at 08:16 PM
Ohhhh they are adorables,
You are giving to your daugther a style of life wonderful.
Let me tell you, my girl is turning 3 next friday. Yesterday I posted a free printable, 3 costumes to a paper doll called Lulu, that I did for her. Maybe your girls like it too.
Posted by: giozi | October 22, 2010 at 03:31 AM