Our little chicklets spent their first night out in the hen house last night and it appears they enjoyed themselves. When we peeked in on them, they were spreading their wings and happily flitting about and testing the roosts. We have the separated from the "grown-ups" by a chicken wire wall, just to keep them safe until they have all gotten adjusted to each other. The hens aren't to happy about their new roomies and do a lot of squawking at the little ones. It is so funny to watch them all. Only one of the hens has puffed out her neck feathers trying to intimidate the chicks. The other hens stay far away.
The onions and the garlic I planted a while back are doing nicely, I planted potatoes but don't see any sign of them breaking through the ground. Today I planted more onions and more garlic. We also bought 6 blueberry bushes and planted those today as well. Neither Nick nor I have ever planted blueberries so I hope we did it correctly. I have no idea how long it will take for them to grow to full height which is supposed to be 4 1/2 feet tall and round. They are about 18" tall now. Fingers crossed that we don't lose them.
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