We Have EGGS!

OK - who would have thought that my ladies would be so productive, but we have five eggs now.  One Tuesday and four yesterday.  Trinity is really excited about getting the eggs everyday.  But the ladies do seem to get a little frustrated about the eggs disappearing.  So, I think I'm going to make a trip to Hobby Lobby and by a couple of wooden eggs to keep in the nesting boxes.  Not sure if it is necessary, but I think I would freak out if my eggs disappeared all the time.  Maybe I should tune into the Chicken Whisperer to see if my ladies have separation anxiety... Don't laugh there really is a Chicken Whisperer - he's on blog radio.  You can become a fan!

Still can't find my stupid camera cord... I'm going to have to tear the house upside down to find it because I have some really good pics to share FINALLY!

This morning it didn't take me long at all to fall into a maintenance routine.  It's sounds crazy but having the responsibility of taking care of the chickens is really rewarding.  We'll see what I say in January when it's a 10 below wind chill, but for now I'm enjoying it (plus it's only two days in - everything's shiny when it's new).  But the maintenance is easy.  It's a lot easier then cleaning a cat box.  Just rake the ground - throw the debris in a lawn bag - rack the inside of the coop (tip: rack the clean straw to the side, then rack up the dirty straw) - DONE.  Not too bad - well not bad for cleaning up poop anyway.

This weekend we're going to BBQ.  It will be fun showing off the ladies to friends.