Chickens on my mind...

I started this post with a story about my animal raising saga and realized that it was going to be a BOOK so I will save that for another time. Long story short, one thing I have always loved is raising animals. I want to get back to it and I'd like raising animals to be part of Isabel's childhood. So we plan on starting with something practical...Chickens!
 It is still in the planning stages but I hope to get them in the Spring. I found this picture of a backyard chicken coop. I like that the coop looks like a barn and the doors open to the nest boxes, but I'd like a bigger run, one that we can walk into.

 

Ohhh Mom, you will like this one! I think those are sweet potato vines hiding this coop!

I think I like these breeds best. They are both known to be gentle and good layers, Araucana's and Buff Orpington. Plus, the Araucana's lay greenish blue eggs and the Orpington's lay brown...love the colored eggs!

I can't wait!