Thanks to all that participated in the last Rent-A-Chick Program! We had a great turnout, despite the huge storm that night, everyone was bundled up in their boots and coats to brave the rain.
Gotta catch those first squeals of delight! I had my hands full with directing traffic so these great shots were possible thanks to the assistance of photographer Matt @ Eye of the Shutter Photography.
Everyone got their supplies, brooder kit and a short lesson on how to care for their new babies. Luckily I've created a little companion book to take home too - It's pretty hard to get kids to pay attention when you are competing with these peeping critters in the room!
Who can resist? They all develop names before they return home and I am always told in great detail by the kids of each chicks unique personality.
A few more floorless chicken coops are under construction over the winter months in prep for Next Rent-A-Chick event in the Spring. I adore how a few adults that joined this group and bashfully admitted at pick up day that they didn't have kids. Ha! I know the feeling but am well aware that we all turn into kids around these peepers. There is no age limit on this cuteness. 
Everyone got their supplies, brooder kit and a short lesson on how to care for their new babies. Luckily I've created a little companion book to take home too - It's pretty hard to get kids to pay attention when you are competing with these peeping critters in the room!Precious bundles of fluff. Each family gets 3 chicks, so it is great project where everyone gets to claim their own little pet. I do have to deal with the aftermath since many of the parents get pretty darn attached :)
Who can resist? They all develop names before they return home and I am always told in great detail by the kids of each chicks unique personality.A few more floorless chicken coops are under construction over the winter months in prep for Next Rent-A-Chick event in the Spring. I adore how a few adults that joined this group and bashfully admitted at pick up day that they didn't have kids. Ha! I know the feeling but am well aware that we all turn into kids around these peepers. There is no age limit on this cuteness. It takes 5 months for the chicks to start producing eggs. With heritage breed hens they lay a variety of colors - blue, green, chocolate and brown. Looking forward to March 10th for the next round of fun that make our yummy pasture raised eggs possible. There are only 11 kits available each session so RSVP for yours today - backbaybotanicals@yahoo.com
All the wood floors are out...and footers are being replaced.
Sad to see the original 1870's wood floors being torn out but original idea of crawling under the home to do the work was just too constraining for the crew. Certainly didn't want to risk having the repairs done improperly in attempt to save the floors so it was the best thing. 
