Move-in Day!
Move-in day has finally arrived and all seven girls are officially settled into their new home.
I am happy to report the transition was completely uneventful which is exactly what every chicken keeper hopes for. No drama, no major pecking order battles and no complaints from the new residents. They walked right into the coop, looked around and immediately started investigating every corner.
Their new home is decorated with our favorite rose wallpaper, a crystal chandelier and fresh pine shavings topped with hemp bedding. Because if you're going to raise happy hens, they might as well have a little farmhouse charm.
The girls spent the afternoon scratching through their fresh bedding and checking out every inch of their new space like tiny home inspectors. I am pretty sure they approved the décor.
At just four weeks old they are still a little too small for the outdoor run. There is a good chance they could squeeze right through the wire so they will be enjoying the safety of the coop for another week or two until they grow a bit more. They do not seem to mind one bit. Right now every corner of the coop is a new adventure.
Summer has definitely settled in around Fountain Farm so we have been adding ice to their water throughout the day to help keep everyone comfortable. Between the cool water, fresh bedding and plenty of room to spread out they seem perfectly content.
Watching all seven chicks settle in together has been one of the best parts of this journey. They have integrated beautifully with no real squabbles and plenty of curious chirping. Of course there is still the occasional sprint from one end of the coop to the other for absolutely no apparent reason but I have decided that is just part of being a chicken.
Soon enough they will be big enough to explore the run and discover grass, bugs and all the exciting things waiting outside. For now they are safe, comfortable and settling into what will hopefully be a very happy home.
I have a feeling these girls are going to love life at Fountain Farm.