New Chick in Town

We went to the "junk sale" this weekend about an hour from our house.  An auctioneer sells the things people bring outside and inside they have a cow/goat/pig auction.  The kids and I were walking around outside while my husband was checking out the items for sale in the auction.  People had their trailers set out with all kinds of little animals to buy.  We were a little late, so there were mostly only roosters left of the chickens, but we did find this one chicken.  The seller said she lays blue eggs.  I guess we will see.  She's not the prettiest, but I think with a little TLC, she will do just fine.

I haven't figured out what kind she is, haven't really had a chance to look.  The girls have named her Fern.

The first night we had her in a cage, but my husband wanted to try putting her in with our other chicken because the cage is not secure against cats and such.  We let them out in the yard for awhile and they went at it once and then again when we put them in the cage, but as of right now, they are doing okay.  I'm thinking maybe since there are just 2 of them.  We might have to do it more gradually if we add anymore.  So far they seem to be tolerating each other :)

On another note, we hope you all had a fantastic halloween!  My little goblins and I sure did :)

This post is a part of the Homestead Revival's Barn Hop