Alan had to run some errands in town yesterday afternoon. When he came home I was out in the chicken yard saying hello hello HELLO to the ladies. He said I had a package... that I should go to the house and check it out. Oh REALLY!? I like packages!
Especially when they contain BABY CHICKENS!!
He brought home 5 baby cochin bantams, and this little white dutch bantam.
Let me hear it ... awwwwww, CUTE! And what a good eater you were today!

Oh, how wonderful...Alan surely knows the way to your heart!!! :D Way to go, Alan!!!
I'm so happy you have new little ones. Hugs to all of them!
Posted by: diane mcvey | April 13, 2011 at 09:33 PM
Ohhh that WHITE one! And those chickies asleep on their feet just MIGHT be my fave chicken portaits yet (though Tiny Tim in a sweater might be a close second!)
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | April 10, 2011 at 04:28 AM
Absolutely adorable!!!!!
Posted by: Debby Watkins | April 09, 2011 at 06:59 PM
Oh I wish I would find a little black chickie who is too tired to stand up in my next package!! How sweet.
Posted by: Barbara | April 09, 2011 at 02:09 PM
Truly adorable!!!
Posted by: Toni K | April 08, 2011 at 10:09 PM
Very cute... have to ask you... how do you keep your free range roosters and chickens off the porch!? :)
Posted by: Yvonne | April 08, 2011 at 05:28 PM
They are all so cute! How can you NOT smile looking at photos like these? I love the one where he's face down. Thanks for ending my work week with a smile on my face!
Posted by: Tricia | April 08, 2011 at 02:18 PM
It cracks me up how they seem to just fall over asleep. Too cute!
Posted by: Diane McNickle | April 08, 2011 at 11:56 AM
love all your chicken pictures...especially the chicks.
thanks for sharing your gift!
ps. i love all your pictures not just the chickens
Posted by: Tiya-B | April 08, 2011 at 09:18 AM
This series of shots reminds me of the little black eyed chick a month or so back, did you ever find out what species it was and see about getting more? I'll raise a buch up here if you can get the answer for me..... A silky banty cross? I've got an empty chicken house need answers....Love, Dad
Posted by: DK Wight | April 08, 2011 at 08:16 AM
How precious! Alan knows the way straight to your heart with those balls of fluff. :)
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | April 08, 2011 at 08:07 AM
I have 8 little cochin bantam chicks -- mine were gifts from 2 mother hens. I love their hairy feet. Wish I could keep them little. Enjoy!
Posted by: Candy | April 08, 2011 at 05:56 AM
You should hear me! Oh how adorable those sweeties are! Love those falling asleep!
Posted by: Kathy Martin | April 08, 2011 at 05:07 AM
hahaha they are so cute. It's so exhausting being that adorable. You lucky girl. Thanks for sharing your awesome package.
Posted by: Katie | April 07, 2011 at 11:19 PM
Oh Alan! You did GOOD!!! They are sooooo sweet!
Posted by: Elaine Moore | April 07, 2011 at 10:33 PM
Oh Anna, I just loved the cute pictures of your adorable new baby chicks. I cracked up laughing out loud when I saw the "sleeper"; too funny! Thanks for making me laugh out loud AND smile today. Love your blog!
Posted by: Shannon from AZ | April 07, 2011 at 09:32 PM
Oh, MAN, Anna! They are so adorable! What happened to the little brown guy on his nose? Fall asleep? My dog does that sometimes, when she's watching her ball...that Alan is a keeper!! xo (BTW - N. Idaho had 3 inches of snow this morning, then by noon the sun was out!)
Posted by: Jeanne in Idaho | April 07, 2011 at 09:19 PM
Alan SO knows the way to your heart! TOO CUTE!!
Posted by: LisaC | April 07, 2011 at 03:54 PM
LOL! I love the nap attack!
You have a very nice husband!
Andrea
Posted by: Andrea Thieck | April 07, 2011 at 03:39 PM
They are so stinkin CUTE! The sleepy ones just crack me up. Y'all may need another chicken house soon :)
Posted by: Renee | April 07, 2011 at 03:20 PM
Alan is a keeper :) Love the pics of the chicks. Especially the sleepy little ones.
Do any look like Dee when she was a wee chicklet? Hugs....
Posted by: Carol Dee | April 07, 2011 at 02:44 PM
Awwww bless! They're absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Lynne in NI | April 07, 2011 at 01:42 PM
Too cute - great pictures!
Posted by: Jennifer K. | April 07, 2011 at 01:40 PM
Awwwwww, Cute!
Posted by: lacyquilter | April 07, 2011 at 01:20 PM
I see I'm not the only one who was reminded of a little penguin by the fourth one down :D, he (she, I hope) looks darling!! I like those little gingery ones too.
Posted by: Sabrina | April 07, 2011 at 01:14 PM
The little black and white one looks like a little baby penguin. All dressed in his tuxedo. Is he alright? Do they sleep like that normally? I don't know anything about chicks but he looks so cute.
Posted by: NormaJ | April 07, 2011 at 01:08 PM
OMG! How adorable are they? I simply LOVE the one with his beak on the table . . . hilarious!
Please give each one a hug from me.
Sandra x
Posted by: Sandra | April 07, 2011 at 12:48 PM
Awww...they are adorable!! I want to scoop them up & give each one a hug! How sweet of Alan!!
Posted by: Vina | April 07, 2011 at 12:05 PM
The pic of the third chick really belongs on your 2012 calendar! Although the one of the chick completely asleep is pretty darn adorable. :)
Posted by: Shala | April 07, 2011 at 11:29 AM
How awesome that Alan is!
Posted by: Jodie | April 07, 2011 at 10:39 AM
What lovely little bundles of fluff!
Posted by: Diane M | April 07, 2011 at 09:40 AM
OMG!! The sleepy ones are adorable ..sweet lil things!
Posted by: Sue | April 07, 2011 at 09:16 AM