Holy Eggs Batman!

Before Easter, we purchased some chicks. I was less than enthusiastic about these new pets because, you see, I am always the one who has to care for the pets. I have six people and a dog to care for. Mom's tired. Nuff. Said. Hubby promised he would do the "caring for." The kiddos promised they would do the caring for." So far they have kept their promise. In fact, they enthusiastically check on the chickens often throughout the day. The other day the babysitter called frantically because she had lost Max. She was able to breathe a little easier after she followed my suggestion to check in the chicken coupe. He was just in there chillin' with all the chicks! He needs a shirt that says "chicks dig me."
I always get myself off track...this is supposed to be about the eggs we are now getting from the pets I formerly snubbed. I have had a pet chicken attitude adjustment! I love the little pretties. For more than their eggs actually...I love them because of their bug eating aswell! They are contributing members of this household. Laaaaaaaa! Finally! Contribution! LOL! So this is a bowl of their latest contributions.

Isn't it beautiful?! We have 12 chickens. Today we got 6 eggs. One egg was eggstraordinary. So I had to share.

Can you imagine pooping/pushing/gruntin' that one out?! OUCH! Here it is compared to our largest egg and smallest egg. Seriously, I have a new found respect for what hens have to do EVERYDAY!

And here it is compared to something more concrete for y'all...a yogurt cup...they're nearly the same length. I can't wait to crack this baby open to see how many yolks there are inside!!! Because I have already had 2 eggs with double yolks!

So it turns out chickens ARE my kind of pets. I would highly encourage YOU to get a few too!