This is Coo Coo. She went through a particularly ugly first molt but still managed to be the kids favorite hen. Unfortunately she came to an early end this week. We don’t have a clue as to what happened, she looked fine- but we have learned to expect a high mortality rate in young chickens. Soon our Silkie hen Marie will be hatching her first clutch- can’t wait to see the new babies! No doubt we’ll be learning more about death and having more chicky funerals soon. I feel that it’s good practice, if unfortunate. The reward of delicious, fresh eggs, and endless entertainment (chickens are funny!) is worth the life lessons.