Chickens

Have you ever caught chickens on the loose? I haven't. But I need to! We have two chickens that escaped the coop. I took Grace out today to check for eggs. Actually, Grace whined at the door "Chickies" until I relented, slipped on some flip flops and went with her. I usually do not go in the coop, but I did today, to check on the feed. I let Grace come in too. Bad mistake - I looked back a second later, and the door was wide open! Two of the chickens were out fast.

I like that we have chickens, that we get free eggs, and we have some neat pets that I can take Grace to look at once or twice a day. Now, comes the time that I will actually have to touch them.
I tried for half and hour running around the coop after those chickens. Every time I would get close enough to grab them, they would take off. I have to admit that I am scared to grab one. I don't think I can do it. They are sticking close to the coop, and look like they want to get back in, I wish I could "shoo" them in better. Oh, well, I will have Logan help me when he gets home.

Here's a picture of the escapees.


ps - did I mention this is Sunday, and if I was at church, this wouldn't have happened? Grace was sick yesterday, and coughing a little today. If we had at least gone to Sacrament meeting this would not have happened!!!