Moving Out

The chickens have been living out in their coop for a few weeks and they are thriving! These photos are about a month old (must post in a more timely way). They are 6-8 weeks old here. We've been letting them range in the yard every evening. Chickens aren't the most curious animals, but they seem to enjoy a little time to explore. The birds have been busy growing and changing into their chickeny selves.

Helping in the garden.

Kaylee sleeping on her feet.

The move to the coop was pretty seamless. Some experts advise a gradual move; keeping the chickens confined to the hen-house for a few days and then introducing them to the run. We decided to just move them out. If they seemed too stunned then we'd do the confinement. We were most concerned about Inara our youngest, though she continues to be the most adventurous. They all did great!
 

First night in the coop.

Our two-and-a-half-year-old has been great with the chickens. She enjoys "helping" with their care and wants to spend lots of time with them. I think that it has also benefited the chickens to be socialized to children. This is especially nice as we have had a steady stream of friends visiting, which we love.   

Dinner time.

Muck Boots!