chicks, man!

As most of you know, we have been keeping chickens in our backyard for several years for the fresh eggs. This year, we decided to get a batch of baby chicks and split them with some friends. They arrived today, 28 chicks total, in a package no bigger than a shoebox. We got several different varieties, including Rhode Island Reds, Silver-laced Wyandottes, Araucanas, Australorpes, Cuckoo Marans, Pearl White Leghorns, and Buff Orpingtons (plus one "freebie" - a fancy crested breed that our friends' children have named "Mr. Puff Ball Head"). As you can see from the picture and video, they are completely adorable! And even more adorable is the fact that Maggie has been saying "bock bock bock" all day!