We knew hiding in the shasta daisies was one of our free range Easter Eggers sitting on eggs. Eventually, our farm grew by a two chicks.

This hen has mothered previously and she’s great. However, she is quite a spazzy chicken. She doesn’t want to be bothered. Don’t even look her way or she’ll fly off. So, her and her babies stay in the daisies most of the day.

Here, the babies are about 2 weeks old and I was finally able to get a good look at them. I love the coloring on the dark one.

Seven chicks have hatched this year. That’s not near as many as the last few years. But, it’s just what we needed this go ’round.

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We chose not to hatch chicks this year in the incubator. However, we still ended up with a few spring chicks thanks to one of our free range hens.

She’s been a good mama. Over the years, all our Easter Egger mama’s have done well with their babies.

I do enjoy setting eggs in the incubator and watching the hatching process. But, there is something extra special about a mama hen and her brood.

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