The baby chicks are on the loose. They are hopping out of their box and are ready to explore. The boys had a time of it the other day trying to get the little red one yesterday. She's quick, darts in all directions, and can slip under or behind everything. I'm not sure who got more of a workout, the boys trying to capture her or the little hen. Either way, it was a heart palpitating and exciting moment for both the chicken and the boys.

We're hoping our old hen and duck, who are best friends, will take a shine to these two babies. So far, they haven't shown any interest. Our duck and chicken are quite old now, and they have formed their own click, and you know how hard it is to break up a click. These two babies may have to be each other's only fair feathered friend.

"The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. (Titus 2:3-5)