The Chicken Coop

Spring has sprung on the Brown's Farm, and this year, one of their hens is going to have chicks. Sylvia is particularly excited and counts the days until they will hatch. But when a wind storm blows through and damages the brooding coop, brother and sister have a single day to help the Browns make repairs before the chicks arrive!

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Sparkle Craft: Rainy Boot “Hens and Chicks” Planters

Projects, Crafts and Recipes for this Story

Sparkle Kitchen Sparkle Kitchen: Deviled Eggs

One of our favorite ways to enjoy the spring bounty of our hens increased egg production is by making a batch of deviled eggs. This is a classic, nothing fancy recipe, but it’s our family’s favorite.

Sparkle Crafts Sparkle Craft: Rainy Boot “Hens and Chicks” Planters

While you could plant your hens and chicks in many different containers — because they're cute and plentiful at our house at this time of year — I think an outgrown pair of rain boots is just adorable with a bevy of hens and chicks sprouting out of the top.