A batch of just-hatched chicks arrived just in time for our upcoming Urban Chicken class. The hatchery ships them via USPS, and the downtown Omaha office called since the holiday would have delayed delivery for another day. It’s an interesting car ride with a constant CHEEPCHEEPCHEEP in the passenger seat.

This is our third year with chickens, and I can’t imagine life without them. They are a constant source of eggs and entertainment. During the growing season, we confine them to a fenced yard, but right now, they roam freely around the farm. Since the weather has been relatively nice, the birds have been happy to search for any new food.