Chickens little

We added a dozen baby chicks to the farm family last week. We've raised chicks many times now, and the messy stinky little dinosaurs seem to lose their allure a bit sooner each time. So it has been great for me to experience Ole's enthusiasm and curiosity for them, and to see him quickly and appropriately shift to quiet and gentle when they're near. Someday I'll remind him of a time when he happily helped with chicken chores.

This chick listens to stories of the great outdoors.

Alex seems less enthusiastic.

This little one has a big personality.

Getting a squeeze.

Of course I love all my chicks equally, but if I were forced to pick a favorite...