We just couldn't resist

 I took some of my kiddos to a Poultry Workshop at the Feed Store in High Springs.  The chicks were so adorable, we just couldn't resist adding 3 more to our flock!

 We did learn some new things at the workshop!  Like:
~We've been storing our eggs wrong.  Ooops.  Did you know they are actually supposed to be stored pointy side down for longer freshness?
~We shouldn't be washing our eggs when we bring them in.  There is a protective membrane on the shell and washing it off makes the egg rotten faster.  (We eat them so quick though, so I don't think that's an issue with us! ;o)
~I now know how to tell if a day old egg is fertilized.

 Aren't they adorable!

 Micah picked out a Buff Brahma.  This breed is known for having feathers on their feet.  Neat!  He named his chick "Mudball."

 Silas picked out a Barred Rock which is the type of  chicken that our Mrs. Peabody is.  These are beautiful hens when they are grown!  Silas named her Bean.  Cute!

Callie picked out a Golden Sex Link Chick.  She loved that she was yellow!  She really had a hard time choosing the name.  She liked Starry or Flower.  So, she just decided to name her Starry Flower!

Right now our chicks are 1 week old.  In 6 more weeks we will introduce them to our other "girls" and let them have fun in the coop!  We are averaging 7-8 eggs a day!  Wow!  Omelet anyone?

It sure is fun watching our Farm grow!  I need to post pictures of our garden that was just tilled.  I think we're planning to feed an army!