All I want for Christmas is a Chicken?

     I'm sure that many of you have heard the various things children want for Christmas.  But, have you ever heard a child tell Santa, I want a chicken for Christmas?  Usually, it's the latest hand held game, doll, puppy or kitten, but not a chicken.
     I'm so happy that I'm a crazy chicken lady who just decided to hatch some chicks after the main hatching season was over.  I had lost most of my Polish hens to either a fox or creatures that fly so I wanted to hatch some.  I also wanted a few more white Silkies, so I incubated a few of them.  There were some bluish and smaller eggs and I was curious to see who was laying those so I also incubated them.  I had beautiful white Silkies, Self blue d'uccles mixed with cochin, hatch in October.  I also incubated Polish and a few misc eggs that I knew would be banty but I wasn't sure what kind.  This batch hatched right before Thanksgiving.

born October 27th, 2011

     Yesterday when I got home from work, there was a message on my phone about having chicks.  I returned the call as it was someone who had obtained a few chicks from me earlier in the year.  I started to talk to the mom and I told her of the variety of chicks I had.  She was pleasantly surprised that I had any chicks and was especially delighted when I said I had white Silkies.  She said, "Oh white Silkies, that's just what my son wants, he even brought out a book and showed us a picture of one."  I told her they were about 2 months old and but nicely fluffing out.  I told her the white Silkie hen was also sitting on a few eggs at this point that I expect to hatch around Christmas, so I would be fine with parting with a couple of the older ones.  I told her that I had some red ribbon that I could make big bow for on the chick or chicks.  She asked how late she could pick it up and I told her, she could come on Christmas eve if she wanted to so it would be a lovely surprise for him.

about 1 month old

currently they are with the Polish and the mix.

I think I'm as excited as the parents about giving the little boy this special gift.  I have been very pleased with how lovely the Silkies look.  I would love to see the look on the little boy's face when he receives this chick or chicks. The parents haven't decided if they want to get one or two.  What a delightful and special gift. I'm so happy I was crazy enough to hatch out a few chicks for myself or I wouldn't have this opportunity.  Happy Hatching and Happy Holidays.  Chickens are a joy year round.