A Cheep Diversion

Graphite and watercolor on paper

My friend Jenn Kroll got peeps. There is nothing more sweet than a handful of baby chickens peeping and pecking and wobbling about the floor. The moment I saw her photos I couldn't help myself and I had to sketch her brand new peeps. It is a bit of a diversion but a fun one.....a cheep one!!!

Graphite on paper


Graphite and watercolor on paper

Graphite and watercolor on paper

Graphite and watercolor on paper

Graphite on paper

Well...about those eggs

Duck

Duck

GOOOOOSE!

WEll....
I can't even begin to express my disappointment in discovering that "Penny" my *cough* hen wasn't developing more rapidly because of grabbing more of the treats. No. She *cough* was developing her comb and waddles so fast cause she's a HE!

I'm now down to 3 egg laying hens and have found myself in one hell of a pickle. No one anywhere wants a rooster and I really didn't sign up for this. I was guaranteed all hens from the company. They apologized and offered me a free chick next time I place an order with them, but in all honesty, I can't order from them again. I know nothing about sexing chicks but others I know who have had day olds never had this "sexing" problem from their suppliers.

I'm sure there is a lesson wrapped up in here somewhere. I can't help but feel like I'm really missing it and I also can't help but feel like I've wasted ALOT of time here. I'm frustrated. Hopefully "Pennington" (thanks Karen!) will be able to find a fine home other than in our tummies.