Some of our chickens over the years, from top, clockwise: a small flock of hens against the wall; chicks exploring the great big yard; chicks learning to climb the granite plinth; up close to Oscar, the Light Brahma rooster; Boss, a barred rock hen who ruled the roost for many years and who crowed at the morning sun; Bill, the Americauna rooster (an acquaintance thought he should be called Fabio because of his obvious fashion statement.   blackhen