Words to Know
Define: chicks
baby bird
Where does Savannah's family live?
Tucson, Arizona
What happens to the chickens' feathers when they get wet?
They stick up as if they're wearing hair gel.
Who is telling the story?
Savannah
[Chicks] are baby chickens.
They.
Define: grind
to crush something into powder or little pieces
What are Savannah's chickens' names?
Sleepy, Twinkle, and Scott Jr.
Why would the chickens eat pebbles?
To help them grind their food.
What do the chickens do after they climb into their coop at night?
They go to sleep.
[Her dad] closes the door to the coop.
He
Define: bedding
material on which animals sleep, such as straw
What did Trixie do as their pet dog?
Trixie scared away the coyotes and let the chickens eat her dog bones sometimes.
What was the chickens beds called and what would they fill them with?
What caused Savannah's family to name one of the chicks Sleepy?
The chick always fell asleep in their hands.
It
Define: coop
a large cage in which birds, such as chickens, are kept
What does Savannah do when their chickens escape?
they sprinkle their favorite seeds on the ground to lead them back to the coop.
Why do the chickens love when it rains?
the wet soil is a good place to find insects and slugs
What do you know about Savannah because of the way she takes care of her chickens?
She is responsible.
[My friends and I] know a lot about chickens.
We
Define: pellets
small, rounded masses of something, such as food, medicine, or wood
Why does Savannah's family have chickens?
They are a lot of fun, they make them laugh, and they lay eggs for their breakfast.
What sounds do the chickens make when they are laying eggs?
"rah, rah" and "bah-bock,bah-bock"
What is the main idea of this book?
Savannah's family raises chickens.
That is why [Savannah] loves chickens.
She