That’s right. I am finally getting around to posting pictures from the first chicken party for 2007. The evening started with visits from some very special friends. Becca was quite enamoured of this Old English Crele bantie rooster.

Tala leaves a gift on Matt’s lap. A combination of the classic games Marco Polo and Pin the Tail on the Donkey, Pin the Cock on the Hen had comical results. Contestants attempted to pin the tiny bantie roosters in optimal mating position on the large Jersey Giant even as she tried to allude their advances.

Linda-directed “Giant” proved very elusive as Khem attempts to apply his rooster.

We all attempted to transition from egg to Super Chicken as the evening came to a close.

Penny, our banty partridge wyandotte, successfully hatched two beautiful chicks in early April. Today was their first real adventure out of the nest box. Their primary feathers are just coming in through the fuzzy down that covers the remainder of their bodies. Penny had to fluff up and growl at the other hens that were very curious about the biddies.

Penny has hatched two adorable chicks! One hatched today and the other just yesterday. She is sitting tight on them but the chicks are happy to come out and enjoy a meal worm or kernel corn.

No, I am not talking about Kent. It is the chicks that are at the awkward stage. But they are also very lively, entertaining and ready to jump up on your arm! They have grown A LOT since last week!