New Zoo Members

We'd like to introduce you to the four newest members of our zoo:
Our friend Teagen is in first grade and they hatched their chickens recently. He needed a place for his to stay, so we gladly offered for them to come live at our zoo. Right now we can't tell if they are cocks or pullets (boys or girls). One already has a comb starting, so I'm pretty sure he is a cock.


For those of you who have lost count of our zoo, here's the latest tally: 1 donkey, 2 (year-old)bottle calves, 3 cats (remember when we bottle fed those), 1 dog who is now walking a bit sideways, 2 bantam roosters (free to good home), 6 Leghorn hens, 5 Rhode Island Red hens, 2 Polish bantam chicks, 1 bantam chick of unknown breed, 4 leghorn chicks, 1 rat, 1 gerbil and one cabbage named Freddy.

The Day After

I think these boys are up to something:

The boys were thrilled to get to do a little target practice with all of those dyed eggs. They were very intrigued with the inside of the egg--amazed that it was white and that there was a yellow ball in the middle. They thought they were very sneaky trying to bring the yellow part into the house. I caught them and convinced them that Petunia would love it.

Talley certainly enjoyed the egg-throwing event.

My How They've Grown

Remember the kittens we bottle fed?

You can search our blog for "kittens" and get the full saga.

I thought I should update you. I took these pictures yesterday. Please note, it is very hard to take their picture, they come running and want to put their face directly in the lens.
Tiger--the only girl

Talley--the proud Tom

Uncle Sally--He was the runt.