Squaking Chickens

The girls have begun making some new, very loud clucking sounds....
we wonder if this isn't a precursor to impending egg laying?

Coop Visitor

The girls had a visitor today. See him down there in the wood shavings?

Gary came home to find all four chickens huddled in a corner.
They knew something wasn't right, and figured it was best to stay away from the uninvited slithery guest.

Just a garter snake, and only about a foot long, but menacing nonetheless. Gary helped the snake remember it had a prior engagement, and sent him packing. Hopefully the snake won't be back, but we'll be keeping an eye out for him.

19 Weeks

Although we haven't seen any eggs yet, the girls continue to grow and change

(and occasionally play Reservoir Dogs).

Check out Pinky's new comb:

Patsy's comb is starting to come in as well:

Millie has also been sneaking out into the backyard lately to take a look.

She has managed to keep her distance thus far, but we are leery of letting her get too close...

...as is Pinky.