We have a dozen! Five more are still hatching. I think one of those won't make it. He's been stuck in his shell for 24 hours and just can't seem to break out. He broke through the shell, but seems too weak to break that membrane. Anyway, we should have at least 16, maybe 17, chickens by the end of the day. School's going to be tough today, with all that peepin' goin' on. But, we've been doing school all weekend, with these little chickens teaching us about God's greatest miracle, the miracle of life!
I just had a friend call who wants to bring her 6 kids over to see our new flock. We're turning into a regular old petting zoo. So Cool. We need more animals. I know Vicki asked you all not encourage goats, but you can just ignore that bad advice. I definitely see goats in our future. If Kenzie got such a kick out chicks hatching, imagine how excited she'll get when we have our first baby goat?
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Congratulations Coach Andy (aka Chicken Papa)!! The chicks are simply adorable! I don't remember much about my school years, but I vividly remember the chicken embryology unit we did in 3rd grade. It was awesome! So, yes, even though not much schoolwork will be accomplished today, I bet you'll find a way to incorporate just about every subject into these little guys!
Tracy (Bobby's Mom from soccer) - stopping by to check the progress of your feathered friends and #7 too!
ps. We would love to see the zoo too :o) Bobby is like Kensie in that he *loves* turtles, frogs, praying mantis', and basically anything that moves. :o)
Oh gosh what exciting news! You'll have to change your name from qacdad to peepdad lol...Congrats again!
What great memories and what great things for kids to write about. Do you have a video camera? Maybe you could have your kids make a documentary. Well, okay, how about a newsletter?
Jewel is loving watching your chickens hatch. Great vicarious homeschooling moments. YAY!
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