Winding up a project

Galilea Atencio, 9, and her brother Kingston Atencio, 12, wind twine around what will be roosting bars in the chicken coop they are helping to put together with their father on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in White River Junction, Vt. The family recently got nine chicks, which are living in Galilea's bedroom under a heat lamp. This is the first time they have raised chickens, and the family is excited to be getting their own eggs.   (Valley News-Jennifer Hauck)

Galilea Atencio, 9, and her brother Kingston Atencio, 12, wind twine around what will be roosting bars in the chicken coop they are helping to put together with their father on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in White River Junction, Vt. The family recently got nine chicks, which are living in Galilea's bedroom under a heat lamp. This is the first time they have raised chickens, and the family is excited to be getting their own eggs. (Valley News-Jennifer Hauck) Valley News — Jennifer Hauck

Published: 04-17-2025 8:01 AM

GalileaAtencio, 9, and her brother Kingston Atencio, 12, wind twine around what will be roosting bars in the chicken coop they are helping to put together with their father on Tuesday in White River Junction. The family recently got nine chicks, which are living in Galilea’s bedroom under a heat lamp. This is the first time they have raised chickens, and the family is excited to be getting their own eggs.

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