The Babies are Growing Up Fast!

It's been about 2 1/2 weeks since the chicks hatched and I swear they get bigger by the minute.  Feathers that weren't there in the morning are clearly visible come sun down.    Every day they take up more and more space in their brooder.  They have been making quick work of their food every day, but I think they do more spilling than eating.  Baby chickens are cute, but they sure are messy!  Once their feathers fill out more they will get to start spending their days outside in the "addition".  They may go out there even sooner if they start escaping their brooder on a regular basis.  They may be little, but they are learning to fly!  I came home from work one day last week to find a lone escapee running around in the back room.  She may have figured out how to escape, but getting back in was not quite in reach.  I am sure she was happy to be reunited with her friends.....and her food and water.