Humph. These chickens are bantams (half size chickens) and mostly free-range; hardly worth the effort to pluck, there would be so little meat. Having said that, anyone who takes the extra 4 really handsome roosters is the new owner and free to make that decision. I call dibs on the best feathers!

The alpha rooster Airlie and the heir apparent Calico will remain here, along with Lil' Bit the mille fleur dowager queen, her two daughters Spice and Hawk, and three young granddaughters, who provide eggs and garden insect control.

By the bye: Truly free-range chickens can be quite tough due to superior muscle development. We haven't tried any of ours for meat. Zucchini might find its way into Kendall's and Jacqui's house without warning. :)

Remember, Kendall thinks I'm timid. Don't frighten me off. ;)