First Egg!

I just happened to find it tonight when I was feeding and watering the chickies. A perfect brown egg. I have no idea which chicken is responsible--could have been any of them. We searched, but there was just the one.

Hub is leaving on a trip Friday, so we won't get around to building the nesting boxes until he gets back. Guess I'd better buy some layer feed for my girls!

The garden has not been a successful venture. I got exactly two zucchini before squash vine borers got to them. The tomatoes have been rather pitiful and we are fighting those tomato hook worms. We feed them to the chickens when we find them, which is a lot of fun. They must be tasty worms because the girls go nuts!

My new Angora rabbits are doing great. I need to fix up an outdoor play area for them so they can get some exercise. I have totally loved having these sweet, furry critters!

We rebuilt our compost bin yesterday. We picked up some free pallets from INDOT and built a sturdier structure. I can't wait to have some excellent compost.

Chickens rock!

Well, our little sick chick didn't make it through the first night. The rest are lively and bright-eyed, peeping a lot and eating like pigs. These chicks have such interesting coloring, stripes and spots. They should be beautiful birds.

We ate cabbage from the garden tonight. I am so glad Hub can cook! Cabbage, Amish noodles, and bratwurst with cheddar. Good eats!