The Triplets of Belleville followed us home from The Feed Store this afternoon. A shipment of Barred Plymouth Rock pullets came in and we were quick to secure our “egg futures.” The only way to distinguish between them is the size and configuration of the spot upon each of their fuzzy little heads. We’ll name them after the instruments played by the triplets of the above named film in due course; for now, they are the nameless, big, loud and bold new roommates of our poor bewildered bantams, Louisa and Henrietta.
When we put small crickets into the brooder two days ago, L. and H. were a bit frightened - but the new chicks didn’t hesitate to begin chasing and eating crickets within five minutes of their arrival. Hopefully, the bantams will learn by the example of their younger siblings (who are equal in size but still covered in chick fuzz).
I am a proud chicken mom.
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