yes, chickens.  seven of them.

i had mixed emotions about getting them.  on one hand i like being able to have fresh eggs and the chickens provide excellent (and natural) fertilizer for our garden. but on the other hand, what do i know about raising chickens?

it turns out they are fairly easy to care for.  the kind we have are orpington chickens which as it turns out is one of the friendlier breeds.  they don’t mind being held and they eat out of my hand!