Meet the nameless new girls

At long last, I have expanded my flock of chickens from one to five.

Ten has been by herself since Peach died a few months ago.

While she did not seem lonely, I didn't want her to lead a solitary life,

and besides, I love keeping chickens. So on Thursday,

I picked up four new girls who are about four months old

and should start laying soon.

I have yet to name them, but I do know they will not be called

13, 14, 15 and 16.

This Americauna will lay bluish/greenish eggs.

There are two Barred Rocks in the group, who will likely be impossible 

to distinguish from each other.

See what I mean?

And this is a Sapphire Gem, a new breed from the Czech Republic that allegedly does well 

in hot climates and will have blue and lavender colored plumage.

I introduced them to Ten en masse, and everyone seems to be getting along just fine.

They spent their first two days cooped up, then I gave them access to the front yard,

where they met the feral beast, who proved once again that he's just a big chicken.