The week of the baby chicks! Not only did we get 100 Poulet Rouge chicks, but Mrs. Broody Two-Shoes finally hatched 10 chicks! She had been sitting on her eggs for almost a month and we happened to walk into the coop when they started to hatch. They look great and are following their mum around religiously.
The Poulet Rouge chicks arrived happy and healthy and cheeping loudly. We set up an area for them with two heat lamps and they seem pleased with their new digs. They already seem to be growing quickly and it's great fun to watch them waddle around pecking and cheeping. The kids have learned how to hold them gently and we all enjoy going out several times a day to check on them and make sure they have plenty of food and water.
The hogs are also enjoying their new digs, which we were finally able to set them up in after the torrential rains subsided. Freya, especially, has been rolling around in the grass and mud and clearly loving life! They have been venturing out farther each day to explore their new area and munching on tons of pigweed. Scott spent some time with the chainsaw going after a few rogue trees while Jessi and I got the electric fence up and running. As of this post, we've managed to go three weeks now without accidentally getting shocked (knock on wood)!
We're looking forward to a big bonfire party this weekend and next week is Stinker Day in Madison!
Ashley & Scott
