Just Growing...

Not a lot has been happening at the coop, but growing.

They chicks are all feathered out, and they just look like small adults, that continue to grow every day.

They are now eating about 4 quarts of feed a day, give or take, depending on how much extras they get (treats and outside forage).

I've almost completed their outside enclosure, but still have to varmint proof the bottom. They really enjoy going outside, as you can see below:

George (the official, FINAL name of the Silkie) has proved that he is indeed a rooster, by starting to crow. As long as he doesn't fight with Leopold, that will be just fine. If they start fighting, then someone will have to find a new home. Silkies are known for their gentle disposition, so I'm hoping they will get along just fine with 15 girls to share.

George's earlobes have turned a bright blue, and his beak is bluing up as well. He is so funny, and starting to strut like a rooster, but like a dorky rooster. He will strut one or two times, then look around to see who is (or mostly who isn't) watching. Then he'll hang his head in shame and pretend it never happened.

Leopold is starting to really grow his comb out. He hasn't exhibited any other rooster behavior. He is like a little road runner, running around everywhere at break neck speed.  He is so funny to watch, darting here and there.

The black chickens remain my favorite, as they are really friendly. One jumps up to eat out of the bowl, as I am filling up their feeder each day. She really likes to be petted too.

As of yet, the girls have remained unnamed (by me), except for one of the white ones. She has had a limp since she was a small chick (it appears to be in her hock), so I call her Gimpy. I am waiting for the others adult feathers to color out, so that I can tell them apart. Right now they just all look the same to me.

Meanwhile my veggie garden continues to grow. We have harvested several strawberries and peas already. The tomatoes have a bunch of greenies growing. Looks to be a good year for us!

P.S. My cancer is remission again. Praying it stays that way for a LONG while!!