Sunday, June 14, 2009

Saying goodbye.....

"Pick" and Adam

Well, we are officially over with our chicken project. Yes, completely over, last Tuesday after they shredded two of my hosta plants, and escaped into our other neighbors yard and their dog also seems to like chicken, I had enough. I called Mr. fun at work and told him I know I said we could keep two but, we can't and "please don't talk me out of this, and back me up on it" thankfully he agreed. Adam was a little sad and tried to talk us into even just letting him keep one, his beloved "Pick". Don't ask how it got the name pick, I'm still confused a bit by how Adam came up with the name. If you ask him he'll go on and on about how he "pecked" out of his shell, but then if you say "oh his name is "Peck" Adam will give you his "Adamtude" and roll his eyes and tell you "NOOO, it's "Pick" so, "Pick" it is. Of course, the chick my son falls in love with has a mo-hawk, this doesn't surprise me one bit. We started with 15, and ended with eleven, not to bad, but I wish we hadn't lost any. Though it is a little sad having them gone, It is GREAT to have my yard back and not worrying about where the chicks are. I'm sure they are very happy in their new home, at a real farm!!! We definatly highly recommend this project, we had a lot of fun, and we all learned a lot. And yes, we would totally do this again!! We actually already are planning next year, we are going to hatch ducklings!! I'm putting my foot down this time and will only let 5 eggs go in the incubator!! (Did you read that Mr. fun, I mean it only 5)

4 comments:

Brandie said...

I think Pick is a perfect name for a chicken. At least once a day I run outside because the chickens are going crazy as the neighbor's dog runs around the coop. It adds to the circus atmosphere we have around here.

Beverly said...

Sad for Adam I am sure for them to be gone now. Ducks will be so cute! You are so brave!

Kristi said...

Oh, you are such a brave soul!! I do not think I could ever attempt that project :). But I bet it was a wonderful learning experience!

Beth said...

Oh Freedom! Less responsibility. A good way to enjoy your summer. And you can always visit Pick. I'm sure you can "pick" him out in the crowd of chickens.