During the COVID-19 pandemic, this California family invited four chickens into their life. They quickly grew to love the birds, who helped them through unprecedented times.

Like many, art educator Amber Gordon made the leap to keeping chickens during the coronavirus pandemic, and her flock brings joy to her Texas community.

When Ashley Miller decided to get chickens, she did her research, finally deciding on the Barred Plymouth Rock breed. And now she’s hooked.