We Need Some Space!

Okay, so I have realized I am way, way behind on filling you in on the chickens.
My bad.
I apologize ahead of time. 
I will try to do better...I am a slacker...it's summer....alas I have no excuse.

The chickens have grown even more. I can't believe we have had them only a short amount of time and they are already realizing they can fly!
F.L.Y.
You say, WHAT?
Yup, I said FLY!!!
These little girls anxiously await the time where the family comes down and lifts the lid of the brooders box!  This gives them the sense of freedom.  Freedom to fly to the ledge and poop.
POOP!
I swear they hold it til they fly to the ledge and then let it all go!
Regardless they are still cute and we can't help ourselves with wanting to hold them.
Marilyn protests ALOT when she is picked up!
So, that is always the one chick that the hubby goes for.  (isn't that like Murphy's law or something)

Baby Chicks checking out Maya

Look Mom!  No hands!!

Enjoying the lid of the box being open.  (Please excuse the mess in the bedroom)

Hi Marilyn!!

 Let me also point out that the baby fur is leaving and the baby feathers are coming in.  OUCH it looks painful.
We have had many a discussion about how it must be like new teeth coming in on a baby.....
Breaking the surface of the skin that first time......double ouch.
The skin looks raw....you just want to give them a nice warm soak to help it feel better.
Needless to say, the hubby put his foot down regarding my idea to put them in the tub.
I didn't think it was such a bad idea.
Warm soak...that would make me feel better. 

**Side note - Betty is not showing any permanent scars from the feathers being removed from her behind.  In fact, she is growing her butt feathers just like everyone else.  No problems for her in the school yard.  Whew!**