At long last, I have expanded my flock of chickens from one to five.
Ten has been by herself since Peach died a few months ago.
While she did not seem lonely, I didn't want her to lead a solitary life,
and besides, I love keeping chickens. So on Thursday,
I picked up four new girls who are about four months old
and should start laying soon.
I have yet to name them, but I do know they will not be called
13, 14, 15 and 16.
This Americauna will lay bluish/greenish eggs.
There are two Barred Rocks in the group, who will likely be impossible
to distinguish from each other.
See what I mean?
And this is a Sapphire Gem, a new breed from the Czech Republic that allegedly does well
in hot climates and will have blue and lavender colored plumage.
I introduced them to Ten en masse, and everyone seems to be getting along just fine.
They spent their first two days cooped up, then I gave them access to the front yard,
where they met the feral beast, who proved once again that he's just a big chicken.
