Remember the egg I pulled from the empty chicken nest as it started to hatch, and photographed as the chick came out of it's shell? {see it here}
Meet Hatcher! This is the chick that hatched that day!
I think it's a rooster, but it's hard to tell at this age...let's hope it's a hen! We have enough roosters!
It hatched on a Monday (almost 2 weeks ago), and on the next day Alan brought in another newly hatched chick so this one could be raised with a friend.
Meet N' Friend! This photo makes me laugh!! This little chick has so much character, and it really shows here! Standing normal, this chick *might* be 3 inches tall. And here, s/he's pushing a whoppin' 4 inches. I just love the expression...
You can see Hatcher in the background getting a head rub from Alan.
These chickens are S-P-O-I-L-E-D!!
And don't tell anyone ... but this is how we spent our Saturday night. HA!!
How cute is that!! Thanks for giving us an update on these two chickadees! Is that little N' Friend full of some spunk or what!
Posted by: Monica | March 19, 2007 at 09:08 PM
Oooo.. I keep checking back to peek at that yellow chick! My 6 yo son wants one now! They are so cute! Maybe I need some chickens!
Posted by: Barbra1224 | March 19, 2007 at 08:00 PM
Okay, you're turning the hard core city girl into a farm and animal loving nut! I'm so happy that I live in an apartment and can't have them, otherwise I think I'd be busy trying to purchase pets. Yet again, thanks for enabling want and sharing, LOL.
Posted by: Juanita (Toni173) | March 19, 2007 at 08:22 AM
OMGoodness! Look how sweet these chicks are! That picture of N' Friend is the best!
Posted by: Barbra1224 | March 19, 2007 at 06:42 AM
Morning Anna - just have to tell you, these are just so sweet. How lucky you are to see these creatures as part of your "normal" day. Must also tell you that I've had a blast looking at your "International Flavor" blog links.
Have a great day!
Carla.
Posted by: Carla | March 19, 2007 at 06:06 AM
I originally started following your blog for the inspiration...you're such a talented artist. But I have to admit... I always look forward to seeing your "farm life" photos. My DS who's 6yrs old always asks if I'm looking "at the lady's page with the farm pictures." They're great!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Posted by: Stacy | March 18, 2007 at 07:07 PM
What a couple of cuties! Maybe a stupid question but why is one brown and the other yellow? Different kinds of chickens maybe? They both are adorable little things!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | March 18, 2007 at 03:22 PM
Why not enjoy a beautiful evening with God's creatures. We do the same with our Boston Terrier/French Bulldog puppies. They bring such joy into our lives after a long day of work. We love to snuggle on the couch & love seat with both of our pups! My husband has Brutus who is a brindle color & I have Bo who is champagne & white. They are litter mate brothers & are so much fun! Talk about polar opposites though! Your chicks have the same "coloring" difference as our pups. The chicks are just precious!
Ann from Illinois
Posted by: Ann | March 18, 2007 at 02:55 PM
Oh my these chicks are so precious! That little N'Friend needs to be drawn and made into a rubber stamp I think!!! I love seeing all your animal photos!!!
Posted by: Jami | March 18, 2007 at 02:50 PM
isn't it great to see all the character God puts in animals for us to enjoy??
thanks!
Posted by: AnneMarieZ | March 18, 2007 at 12:07 PM
Oh so UNBELIEVABLY adorable. Looks like N'Friend has quite the attitude - I love her.
Posted by: MicheleP | March 18, 2007 at 10:40 AM
Thanks for updating us on the chicks. They are so precious. I have often wished I had little feathered cuties to spoil. Next house maybe. Keep the pictures and stories coming. It gives me a great awwwww moment! Janet in NC
Posted by: janetwmarks | March 18, 2007 at 10:23 AM
such cute chickens!! I love spring!! The vibrance and promise of it all. Lucky you to live on a farm and have babies to take photos of.
Thanks for sharing all of your babies with us.
Posted by: Chris | March 18, 2007 at 09:12 AM
Hello Anna, I just love your blog! Each day I can't wait to see the animal that will be featured. What a wonderful treat! The chick is precious. I take that back, all the animals are precious in their own delightful way. All photos have been so special. I just can't imagine. Thanks for sharing a glimpse of "A day in life of Anna". I look forward to your next post!
Posted by: Terri | March 18, 2007 at 08:11 AM
Thanks sooo much for the pics Anna ...have you thought of a book with the pictures of your farm animals...you take such great pictures! Love Doreen
Posted by: Doreen | March 18, 2007 at 06:33 AM
I can't think of a better way to spend a Sat night! And DollieMae is just beautiful!
Posted by: Kim | March 18, 2007 at 05:56 AM
I want some!!! They are sooo cute! I wonder if you can have chickens in the city? Wouldn't my neighbors love me. I don't know what I like more, seeing your card designs or your critters. Since I'm a stamper and a Veterinary Technician I guess I better not choose :)
Michelle
Posted by: michelle | March 18, 2007 at 05:41 AM
Anna, I can't think of any better way to spend a Saturday night than with my husband, "spoiling" the farm critters. You are so lucky...and so are your critters! Thanks for sharing these precious photos.
Posted by: BonnieW | March 18, 2007 at 04:58 AM
what sweet and precious chicks! i love the little golden one all stretching on his tip toes! and the chocolate brown one is beautiful!thanks so much for letting us *city slickers* step onto your property and sit and share these miracles. i do enjoy them so much! take care of those precious babies...
jan
Posted by: janice | March 18, 2007 at 01:40 AM
Awww, they are both adorable! I just want to put them in my pocket :)
Posted by: Jennifer (jkincolorado) | March 18, 2007 at 12:47 AM
Oh Anna, thanks for sharing a fluffed-up version of the little guy! His friend is cute, too. :)
Posted by: Melissa | March 17, 2007 at 10:34 PM
Anna, I love your animal pictures, and my little boy is thrilled to see them as well! TFS!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | March 17, 2007 at 10:25 PM
LMAO at your naming process, Anna! Hum, me thinks there might have been a little green ale flowin' at the farm tonight? :D Thanks for the chick update and Dollie is adorable, too!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | March 17, 2007 at 09:19 PM
I just LOVE reading your blog!!! and I thought my house was a zoo but nothing compared to yours. good thing I don't live on a farm cause then hubby would def need another job to feed the extras. lol!
Posted by: Tina | March 17, 2007 at 09:12 PM