It's A Big World...

...for such small creatures.

The four chicks have been ranging all over the back yard with Mama Belle over the last few days. All four now know where the coop is and how to jump back into it - even if they're a little intimidated by the bigger chickens (a couple are a bit testy and likely to peck at the youngsters if they become annoying). Pictures of yesterday's Big Adventures:

So far the chicks have been thriving - I have seen no signs of illness and they are curious, lively and extremely quick. The chicks hatched by the Buff Orpington will be one month old on Wednesday, and the other two will be one month old this coming Sunday. I think at least one egg had been "donated" by a Barred Rock pullet - the others are a mystery - Australorp, maybe, I can't tell.

Anyway - they are adorable, and this has been a lot of fun. Onto other subjects. Hopefully.