The Caretakers

The boys are growing up too quickly!

They have all been so excited to collect the eggs--to the point that they see who can wake up and get to the coop first. So far, Xander seems to be the early bird most often.

 Kalvin holding "Pretty"

 And Xander trying to hold Pretty

Talmage with one of the Red Stars. He wanted to hold one of the bigger girls.

Quality Control Memo

The girls apparently didn't get the message:

About the cutest 'lil egg ever! 

We think this might be a first laying attempt...

It takes a few weeks for their system to work out all the kinks. Oh the things we are learning as first time chicken owners!

I snuck a pic of them all ready for bed. They weren't too happy with the camera flash.