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Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Miss Minnie, Dottie and Ellie Mae


Well, last Friday I let the little girls outside for their first adventure in the yard.

Unsure how Lily would react - would I be able to get them back in the coop or would they leave and never return?

The good news - Lily is unconcerned and the girls are indifferent to her - she's just a big black something hanging around. She did want to herd them a little the first day - just helping out a little.

It was a little tricky getting them in Friday but Saturday they went in on their own. So they're getting in a routine.
Yesterday, they did great and will now go back in the coop when they're done digging and scratching. Of course, it's time to eat then so there's an incentive.

They're still not roosting and sitting on the ground at night but they'll get the hang of that too.

And no eggs - maybe soon - they sure are eating enough!




But they're so cute and silly.