Happy New Year!

Happy New Year on this beautiful day! We are getting a taste or should we say a teaser of the days to come as the doors are propped open and we are enjoying a fresh breeze here at the farm. Our plans for the New Year are to explore the outdoors; eat some fresh worms and insects as well as begin laying eggs for everyone's enjoyment. Stay tuned to all our 2011 adventures here at Prairie Crossing Farm. Chirp, chirp...the Prairie Chicks.

Happy Holidays from the Prairie Chicks

The chicks were chirping loudly this morning and wishing Happy Holidays to all!

They are growing up...

The chicks will soon be 2 months old and are thriving in their home here at the Learning Farm. They are now big enough to eat out of the troughs and are drinking from the automatic waterer. This is huge for us Chick Checkers as we don't have to worry about frost bite on our hands from changing the water in these frigid temperatures. The warm sun makes their home nice and bright and keeps it nice and toasty.

They love their morning and afternoon visits and always turn their heads chriping "Hi" when you enter their home.

Barred Rock vs. Black Australorp

Barred Rock vs. Black Australorp - looking back a few weeks ago it was hard to tell which breed was which - can you tell the difference now? Hint: Barred Rocks have stripes.

The Gals at 1 Month

Check these girls out. It has only been a month and they are huge. It is so easy now to tell the Barred Rocks from the Australorops as their stripes are becoming more prominent. The are full of energy bopping around from here to there and are finding that it is nice to roost. Oh they are quite playful as you'll see them pecking at the shoe laces, one of their favorite things to do.

Chicks 2nd week on the farm

As you can see they have grown in just one week. They now have full run of the henhouse and truly enjoy exploring their new home as well as anyone that is in for a visit. They love to peck at shoes and play with shoe strings. At times you will even see them playing chase or tag with each other.