A couple of weeks ago, we received 225 - yes, that's 225 - baby chicks from our favorite hatchery. We are raising out 100 meat birds, and we got 50 more layers that will hopefully start laying this winter. The rest of the chicks are some that we ordered for other people. I'm so glad that Robert was here when the chicks came. He is far more dutiful and detailed when it comes to getting chicks started the right way. Robert actually enjoys taking each chick out of the box, making sure it gets its own drink of sugar water, tenderly putting it in the brooder, etc. I just want to get it DONE! Anyway, we have had great success with these chicks so far, having only lost 3 or 4 out of 225! I attribute this to my husband's diligence while he was here and his insistence on our diligence after he went back on the road. I'm very thankful for Robert's desire that his family do things "decently and in order"!

Sam is inspecting the merchandise.

Robert and Benny making sure everyone is happy and healthy.

This is not the best picture...and I have NO IDEA WHAT IS UP WITH ANDREW!!!

Obviously, the chicks came when the Doolins were here. Julia loved the chicks, even if she isn't an animal lover!

Joey loved the chicks, too!

One of Robert's favorite pastimes--watching animals get settled in.
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RANDOM PICTURES
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Matthew tenderly caressing one of his favorite things -- ammo.
Sorry about the background mess. These are Matthew's and Daniel's dresser shelves.

Robert isn't too happy with this picture, but you need it to go with the next picture.

The burgers are ready!

I think Sam was threatening someone with the water hose.

Mama and Rachel picking the endless banana peppers in the garden.

Daniel and Benny playing a tension-filled game of Rock, Paper, Scissors.

Looks like Benny won this round!

Joey and Sam thought Michael was a great substitute for a playground!
Hope you enjoyed the Baby Chicks/Random Pics!
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4 comments:
What great pictures! What's up with Andrew?? Well, you asked him to smile, didn't you? I remember when Robert looked like that when you asked him to smile!
It is so nice that Robert was home for the "chick invasion". And Joey looks adorable with his fuzzy companion! In the picture with the hose, Sam looks like he is getting positively lanky! Must be Michael's influence!
Hmmm, the object of Matthew's tender caress . . . I even blew the picture up to gigantic and still could only read "Independence" and "50". Ammo??
Robert called today and said he will be home the 14th of Aug., the Lord willing. I said that sounds just about perfect for a visit!
Looking forward to seeing everyone, and hoping there are some good things left in that beautiful garden! Rachel and her mama look so sweet in it!
Thoroughly enjoyed the pictures! The kids all look so cute with all the chicks. Baby chicks are so much fun ~ Who doesn't enjoy just watching chickens? I know I do love it and so does Chris.
Samuel does look like he has gotten so lanky!
The boys are all changing so much and so is Rachel.
Your garden looks great!
Miss everyone very much!
Love,
Molly
Awww....fuzzy baby chicks! How CUTE and ADORABLE! What a CUTE and ADORABLE farm you have! We can't wait to get up there and see it! Hope we get some good grillin' like in the pictures!
Love you!
Beth
--who also likes the picture of Matthew with one of his favorite items!
Cute and adorable are NOT the words we like to use to describe our farm......
Just for y'alls information.
RG
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