6 weeks

The chickens are now 6 weeks old and this was their first time really being able to free range.  They went exploring all over the yard.  I think that they really enjoyed it.  Flo is really the prettiest out of all of them.  I just hope she is still a she.

From left to right Bertie, Ester, Gertie and Flo

5 weeks

The chickens are about 5 weeks old now.  They been upgraded to their coop and seem to enjoy it.  They are even lettings us pick them up now.  Though it is a bit hard to catch them.  The only one that we really have not held is Bertie.  She really doesn't want anything to do with us.

Me and Ester

Brian and Gertie

Brian and Flo

Two weeks and an upgrade

The chickens are now two weeks old.  We've had to upgrade their temporary coop.  They are now in Maggie's old dog crate.  They seem to like it.  They have plenty of room to roam now.  Brian even added some old twigs and branches to give them a perch.  Our two Barred Rock chickens seemed to have mastered getting up on them.

At this point we've even gone ahead and named them.  The two Barred Rocks are Ester and Gertrude or Gertie for short.  And the two Americaunas are Bernice and Florence or Bertie and Flo for short.  I'm still hoping that we have hens.

Ester and Gertie on their perches.

Pleasure Island Beer Fest

Yesterday Brian and I went to Carolina Beach with his friend Kelly and his wife Sarah for a beer fest.  It was held right on the lake and it was really nice.  This beer fest is much smaller than the Lighthouse beer fest and had beers from the southeast region.  I think we all enjoyed ourselves until I wrecked twice on a bike.  Note to self: bikes and beer fest do not go together.

1 week

We've had the chickens for 1 week now.  They've moved from the kitchen counter to the garage.  They were making a mess and it is easier to clean up the wood shavings from the garage floor than the carpet.

I can't believe how much they have grown in one week.  If you look closely they are starting to get their feathers on their wings.

We have chickens!

Brian brought home 4 baby chicks.  2 Barred Rock and 2 Americaunas.  Lets just hope that all 4 are hens.

Official Wedding Pictures

These are a bit late, but here are some of my favorites from our wedding photographer.