Silas is 12! We spent most of his birthday in the barn, working together to build a coop for his chickens. This boy has really taken to farming. He wakes with the sun and heads outside to take care of the animals. What to give a boy with a love of poultry? More chickens, of course.
Silas added Black Silkie Bearded Bantam chickens - 6 hens and a rooster - to his large flock of fowl.
He also received a chicken harness and leash, and is working with some of the chickens, attempting to train them to wear it. Here is a photo of some chicken training, please note the porcupine in the apple tree above Silas and the chicken:
He took a few breaks to play with LaFawnduh and Piggy Wonky.
We didn't finish the coop, but framed it, hung the door, and started the walls before having a birthday sauna, dinner (chicken pie) and a spiced pumpkin cake. A pretty good day for a 12 year old boy.
Happy Birthday Si!