Jess' Backyard Chicken Blog

Thursday, August 21, 2014

August 20, 2014

The girls tonight... Notice Molly's beard and Penny's comb!

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Friday, August 1, 2014

Oh my goodness, it's 104 degrees again today. 111 degrees, according to my car. I'm feeling so horrible for our pets, but probably the girls the most, because they're stuck outside and because they're still very young.

Other than their little mouths hanging open and the panting, though, they're acting normal: chasing each other around the yard, foraging for bugs and such.

Seems like they've grown a ton this week. Here are some pics of them from today. They've figured out they can find goodies on the ground if they hang out under the compost bins.

Friday, July 25, 2014

July 25, 2014

The poor girls are trying to stay cool in this heat by resting in the dirt. They burrowed into the dirt, kicking it up into their backs.

Sunday, July 20, 2014

July 20, 2014 - The Girls Move Outside!

The girls moved outside yesterday, July 19th. They had a great time foraging out in the yard for a little while before we locked them back up in their run. When we came out to check on them later in the evening they had put themselves to sleep in their coop! Good girls!

Here are some pics of them from today!

We ordered this sweet coop kit from mypetchicken.com

Thursday, July 17, 2014

July 17, 2014

Today, the girls' chirps are noticeably changing. No more sweet little peeps. Looking forward to the cool chicken sounds they'll soon make, though.

More black-tipped white feathers are popping out on Bonnie today, most noticeably around her neck. Still all fuzz on top her head, though.

The top of Molly's head is all fuzz, too. Penny is the only one with feathers coming in on her melon. Kinda looks like she has frosted tips, or gel in her "hair". Speaking of Penny, she has the most developed comb so far, too. Pretty cute!

Here are a few pics from today...