New members of the flock.

One of our chickens died a few months ago and we wanted to expand our flock.  We did some research and found out it is much easier said than done.  Cue broody hen!  Mick became broody and we thought if we could find her some fertile eggs, she could help us add to the flock.  Pat found a lovely lady with a roo as big as Hazel and she donated 8 eggs to our cause.  21 days later we have 4 new chicks!  Their coloring is amazing so we can't wait to see what they turn out like.  No idea if they are pullets or cockerel but we are keeping our fingers crossed!

Two of the new recruits one day old

4 days old and out and about with Mom

Dust baths for everyone!  2 weeks old

I assure you they are bathing, not dead.

3 weeks old

3 weeks old

3 weeks old

3 weeks old, the only one that has a name, Chicken Hawk.

One third of the bathroom remodel done.

The kids had been sick off and on for about 2 months and I had it in my head that there had to be mold behind the shower walls that was causing the illness.  So one night after the kids went to bed, we tore the shower out.  There was A LOT of mold.  Took us longer than we thought to complete the task but we wanted it done right and I think we did a good job. 

Hazel HATED the "new" wall.

Waterproof membrane over the durock.

Only picture I have of the old shower.  Glad it is gone.

Seattle Vacation!

Pot Belly

We finally got it all buttoned up and it took to flame like a champ, just in time for summer. 

Ballerina

MVI 1404 from Maple on Vimeo.

Wobbly

Wobbly but getting there! from Maple on Vimeo.