Monday, May 7, 2012

babies + names


the babies are getting big, fast.  that's just the way it is with babies, i guess. 



we are back to seven babies.  after two of the little ones died i decided to get two more chicks from a local feed store.   as long as we are raising chicks in the house, i'd like to have a full coop.  the chicks are all the same age and the feed store chicks fit in immediately.

chicken babies, at almost 3 weeks, are already starting to test their newly grown wing feathers.  it is amazing how fast wings materialize, transforming these small balls of down into birds.  they are standing up taller, too.  and eating food as fast as i can give it to them.

they have sufficiently covered my sunroom in dust from scratching in their shavings - reminding me that i just did all this not long ago.  it must bother asher, he voluntarily dusted today!

the boys and i took the chicks for their first trip outside.  we take them one at a time, so we can keep an eye on them.  most of the babies want to stay close to us, but if they decide to run they can be fast and hard to catch - though i'm certain my cats would enjoy the challenge.

the babies have names, too.  finally!  thanks for ALL the suggestions that came by email and facebook.  i love so many of them!  i'll be keeping a list for future chickens.  there was much, much discussion between the boys and myself.  when it comes down to it, the boys always favor those with super hero connections.  in fact, asher told me "i don't just normal like super heroes, mom.  i like them a whole, whole lot" :)

Mary Jane  {MJ}
Gwen Stacy   {Gwen}


Lizzie - named for QEII because mimi and pop are living in England






Storm
quinn is not allowed to be alone with chicks...



Sprout - asher's choice
Jingles - asher's choice

Emma Frost  {Frost}

5 comments:

  1. i LOVE them!! the one with jingles on ashers shoulder makes me wanna die from cuteness overload! precious! and omg emma frost is so beautiful! next monday or thursday can i come see them? message me :)

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  2. love, love, LOVE the new baby chicks and their names! They are adorable!

    BTW, Ava was just as excited to see pictures of the chicks as she was to see pictures of your boys :) Hope to see ALL of you soon!

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  3. Love the photos of the boys with the new babies. Can't wait to meet them in person.

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  4. Glenn & Jane love you and both your families.

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  5. You just can't help but smile looking at these pictures! Love you guys and your new chicks, Julie

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