Chickens and 4-H

Here are the chickens!  We have two Buff Orpingtons, two Black Sex Links, two Rhode Island Reds and two Red Leghorns.  We got them for a couple of different reasons.  First and foremost - eggs.  Second, I have introduced the girls (ages 8 and 10) to 4-H.  I was in 4-H for many years and I have nothing but fond memories of it.  They will each be bringing 2 birds to the fair this year in November!  Third, they are extremely entertaining!  It's really funny to watch the sheep stand around their small coop and stare at them.  I think they are more interested in their food than the birds, but still, their interaction is quite entertaining.

I can't believe that they used to be this small!

The girls have to write reports and make posters on how to care for the birds and how much it costs to raise them.  I'm very exited to have introduced 4-H to them!  

Have you ever been in 4-H? Scouts? FFA?  Brownies?