We now have only one chicken left since losing two in the last month to injury and old age.One of My favorite was "Chocolate"- a partridge chochin and "Sandy"- a Sicilian Buttercup We hatched ourselves.Our last surviving chicken, shown in the picture is "Marshmellow"- a white Sussex who is also getting up there in age--about 7-8 years old.Long time for a chicken.She is following Me around alot since losing Her mates-imagine she's lonely as chickens tend to be a flock type of bird.We will take care of Her but are looking for a new home since we tend to think She will be happier around other birds.It will be tuff to let Her go but probably better for Her!Raising chickens has been a real learning experience full of satisfaction and funny moments with a few sad times too.I can recommend this experience but because of circumstances, this family will be out the chicken raising hobby.I will miss those great eggs though!!
73---Tim
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