When I awoke this morning, I discovered that Harriet had sprouted wings, seemingly out of nowhere.
They have all been practicing their flapping this morning, but Harriet’s definitely best at it. I tried to catch some flapping action shots, but my digital camera moves too slowly. I was only able to catch half a flap.
I made a little jungle gym for them out of kindling and rolled-up newspaper, so that they can exercise their winglets. They like it a lot. (Funny that none of my chicken books mention adding toys to the brood box.)
I had better post these pictures from Sunday, before they expire completely.
Chicks dig visiting with distant relatives:
Chicks dig knitting:
(But you knew that already.)
My goodness they are growing fast! I can’t wait to read about their troubled teenage times in a few weeks.
How cute! I love the color of Harriet!
ADORABLE!
Harriet is such an overachiever! And so beautiful.
I have such chick fever… but when I was in bed late last night, listening to the irritating neighborhood dogs bark bark barking, I wondered if the chickens would be scared of the dogs or if the chickens would make the dogs bark more. I don’t like either thought. The only option is to move!
Chicken jungle gym – love it!
Your chick posts are making it hard for me to sound like a thoughtful adult. (OMG peeps!)
They grow up so fast! Harriet’s tailio feathers are fuzzing up well. Also, I think toys are an excellent idea. Pic?
a video would be nice(hint hint)
The first time my husband tried giving a toy to chicks, they all mashed themselves into a corner in hysteria “OMG! OMG! It’s a chicken-eating monster!! OMG!”
Amusing creatures, but not smart…