Steve came home with a little box of spring babies from the feed store for the kids. It's been the best thing ever. Each of the tw*ns have their own baby chick and they love them. They are very attentive and learning to care for them and hold them gently. Steve named Little Girl's Pancake because of the way she holds it, squishes it and kisses it. I'll be amazed if they survive - but I need them to. The dormant interest in nature is surely being awakened. Little Guy is so intrigued. Brianna, our household bird expert, shared a lot about chickens with him and he asked a lot of questions. He was even willing to look at her "chicken manuals" with her. He's thanked daddy for his surprise over and over all day. He says he loves his baby and he named it Blackie. Christina helped him make a little fleece basket to carry it around in.
Brianna and Christina have 3 day old ducklings. Personally, I think they are much more interesting than the chicks. They are enjoyable to watch, but probably less content to be held and so the chicks prove a better choice for the little people. We've had to make it absolutely clear that only ducks SWIM!
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