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Life With Cornish Chicks Day 13

I can't believe I have had them nearly 2 weeks now. According to everything I have read they have reached 1/4 of their life now assuming they were 1 day old when I bought them. Kind of sad to think of it that way, however I am hopeful because their growth is much slower then I thought it would be. They are still getting feathers and happy as can be. :O) One is still dramatically smaller then the others but that may be the thing that keeps her alive. Yesterday my husband and kiddos spent half the day making me a cute little chicken coop. I still am bringing them inside at night but now they will spend the other 12 hours outside pecking about their pen looking for food. I am sprinkling food on the ground for them 3 times a day and the let them have a free for all for 30 minutes before bed :O) Here is a picture of my coop. I'm excited to see what the future holds for them.

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Ellen said…
How sweet! We love our chickens!
March 18, 2012 at 9:04 AM
Danielle Meek said…
Aww they're so cute!
March 18, 2012 at 9:06 AM
Trisha said…
Aw, how neat! Good luck with them =)
March 18, 2012 at 9:13 AM
Jessica said…
That is awesome. I would love to have chickens some day.
March 18, 2012 at 9:18 AM
LOVE MELISSA:) said…
Oh how neat!! That is awesome!
March 18, 2012 at 9:24 AM
http://livingatthewhiteheadszoo.blogspot.com/ said…
Awesome, we've had chickens a few times. None right now though. Your coop is great.
March 18, 2012 at 10:14 AM
Chrissie said…
Do you live in a rural or urban area, Melissa? I have always wanted to raise chickens, but they are not allowed in the city limits, sadly :(
March 18, 2012 at 2:08 PM
Mudpiesandtiaras said…
Cute! Our kids would love that!
March 18, 2012 at 2:29 PM
royalegacy said…
That is one great chicken coop. Good luck with them!
Danielle
March 18, 2012 at 2:55 PM
Katie said…
Awww...How sweet! Love the coop - You should be proud of yourself!
March 18, 2012 at 4:23 PM
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