One of the 18 chicks didn't make it. Nine have hatched at last count, but I'm guessing poor little Ghost is tired of sitting all weekend and may do whatever mama chickens do to hurry things along.
I've been FaceTiming with Elena through the weekend and visited yesterday as she sat watch for hatchings and lovingly held each chick and told them their names.
It's a thrill to see a child so engrossed in animals--and Elena's engrossed in everything, especially her spirit animals, chickens.
It's a family affair--as you can see. To see new life emerging from tiny shells brings a lot of joy!
Later they went to hear the first band performance of the night and Bonnie sent me this photo with the caption: "Daddy's Girl."
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