New Birds!

There is always a lot going on at the farm, and keeping record of it is not always on the top of the list of things to do. But new chicks...

They are Black Jersey Giants- which apparently get really really big. I'm both excited and intimidated!

These chicks are only 3 weeks old. They hatched April 6.

They are enclosed completely, to keep predators (i.e. mongoose) out.

There are plans to move them up near our shed when they are bigger and can fend for themselves. Up there needs the fencing to be completed and a new coop built. Plans/ work is underway.

We are hoping to keep one rooster with a flock of hens. The goal is for him to be able to keep his harem safe from mongoose. This will be our first foray into keeping a rooster. I hope it's successful!