something in the water?

It was Gimpy's turn to lay a huge egg today. Now it isn't as large as the one Naomi laid last week, but above average for sure. Must be something in the water . . .

double yolker

Well, it was a double yolker. Two full size yolks instead of the smaller yolks in a usual double yolk egg. Hannah asked, so I made her a one egg omelet.

ouch!

On the right is one of Naomi's regular eggs, equal to about an extra-large or jumbo store egg. On the left is the one she laid today. It's at least a double yoker, and I wouldn't be surprised if it were a triple.

peek-a-duck*

Yesterday morning this is what greeted me when I walked into the dining room. Aren't they adorable?

*thanks, jen, for the post title.
** not sure why the video didn't work the first time, sorry 'bout that.

two weeks

The babies are two weeks old now.

Danish Brown Leghorns


Marans


Chanteclers


Salmon Faverolles

look at all the babies

This is who we ordered our chicks from . . .

hangin' with her peeps

5 toes!

5 toes!
Originally uploaded by SewCrafty

Here is a picture of the foot of one of the Salmon Faverolles. They are one of just a couple of breeds that have five toes, a result of Dorkings being used to develop the breed.

Faverolles are listed as critical on the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy's Conservation Priority List, if I had more land I would be tempted to keep a breeding flock, very tempted.