URKLE the MIRACLE

This is the chick our girls hatched last month.  They tried and tried and finally one made it through the freezing weather, the changes in location, the fretting and worrying of the humans.

Phew!

Urkle was named by our friend Birdie.  He/she is keeping me company in the office while feathers grow out.  I think this bird will be quite lovely.

Happy New Year!

Is it the year of the chicken????

4 weeks old

three new chicks! couldn't resist these little silkies. The bigger bantam was in their brood box and they think she must be mom!
little miss poopy butt is looking very alert. Al's favorite - hoping shes a hen.
lots of feathering out on the buff orpingtons.
Barred rock going round and round.
Everyone needs a mom.

working hard getting the coop built. I'm very tired and sore....