The last of our science books arrived this week. Initially there was more excitement over the comics from Lancaster Newspapers (in which the books were wrapped) than the books themselves.
This week saw all of the lame chicks fully recovered and enjoying life. The older boys’ dorm played the role of infirmary. Dwain also opened a doorway in the barn and built a large run for the chicks this week. After a few days of tentative exploration, the youngsters now eagerly nibble grass, bugs and dewdrops outdoors. The older boys also decided to have sopa de gallo one day. They purchased a rooster in the mountains and dressed him along with three of the roosters that have been fattening here at La Finca. Reportedly, the children enjoyed their “rooster soup” that night for dinner. That means our up-and-coming “Indio” roosters are becoming more full of themselves every day as the crowing competition in the barn has become theirs to own. Javier reports there are at least four roosters that have begun crowing. If that number rounds out the rooster crop, 4 of 21 isn’t too bad! No eggs to report yet.

Thanks to Harlan for designing and building the chicken feeders. Durable, inexpensive and worth repeating – hallmarks of a classic design. Here’s a shot of the youngsters bellying up one morning.
Lychas are in season. Yum - a sweet, juicy white fruit inside!
The menu in la cocina this week has featured numerous meals of fresh green beans. Think immature, still-tender frijoles tipicos. One of the few, genuine success stories we’ve had in the vegetable garden this summer. The second patch of carrots is approaching harvest stage.