Well some of them anyway. I bought the 11 that they had (one is quite small and may be a chick that got mixed up in the bins.). These are Cornish X chicks. It is likely I will buy some more in a few weeks if they still have them that way I won't have to butcher a whole bunch at one time.
What was fascinating was my grandson Christian's reaction to them. He absolutely loves them and we had to let him look at them and touch them for a long time before he wouldn't cry when we took him away. It was precious to watch how excited he was over them. I wonder if he will like them as much when they are meat on his plate?
Wow, I honestly can say I don't think I could butcher one. That expression is just too precious.
ReplyDeleteThey don't stay cute for long. They turn into ugly, nasty, eating-pooping factories. Makes it easier.
ReplyDeleteI love the way there is an adult hand on your grandson's shoulder curbing his enthusiasm!
ReplyDeleteHe never would actually pick them up himself. He would put his hands on both sides of them and catch them but then he would get all excited and let them go again. He does like to pet their heads though, lol.
ReplyDeleteThat adult hand is my daughters. She is holding a chick up to him so he can "love" it.
ReplyDeleteThey are cute & gonna taste very yummy in a few months :)
ReplyDeleteWell done for rearing your own meat, a lot better than mass produced stuff, and better for you. I couldn't do it though. Thanks for your fantastic comment on my blog, it has prompted me to come over and take a look at yours.
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