Asian Blacks
September 20, 2018
Asian Blacks
About two weeks ago, we happened into Tractor Supply for feed when the girls spied the “cutest little chicks ever!”
Kimberly says, “Mom, they are on clearance!”
Since it was nearing the end of chick days, they had brought their money just in case. We had just moved our latest toddler bunch into the small chicken run and were planning to start another batch of eggs. When the chicks are at or below a dollar each, they cost less than us incubating our own.
Becky had $4, Kimberly had $8, and the little ones excitedly counted their money while the lady watched, rather amused. Jaquline and Jillian each had a dollar and change. The original count said 14 but a 15th was hiding in with the white ones. Lucas hopped in his seat, “I have 1-2-3-4-5 quarters, I can buy him!”
So we brought home fifteen beautiful almost two-week-old Asian Black chickens.
Since each chicken was a dollar plus tax, they are mostly Kimberly’s to care for, but even Lucas spends time with his little one.
Jillian and Jaquline have been helping with food and care.
Jaquline poses with her chicken.
Jillian likes to tote hers in the egg basket!
I have no idea how they find “their chicken” in all these look-alikes, but they seem to always be carting around “their” chicken.
What a beautiful addition to our flock! (And a way to keep Kimberly occupied!)
*Note: the pen they are in is the PVC “Daytime Run” we built about ten years ago. In our yard, this is not predator-proof and the chicks need a heat lamp (or 85 degrees plus) so although the original design had a rabbit-wire floor and the lids were locked with hinges and a clasp (which was predator-proof), it has been modified for easy grazing. The chicks are put in a smaller cage in the shed to keep them safe at night.
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~Nancy Tart
