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Forgot to mention that their are breeds that are "self-blue" like Blue Andalusians that breed true. I think it's a mutation on a different gene? Not sure. No idea on your hatchling. I looked up the stuff about the blue genetics because most hatcheries that sell blue whatevers point out that...

That's adorable. I also sing to my chickens, replacing the normal lyrics with chicken-based ones.

Not always, although they'll be generally less freaked out about it (and you) than ones that aren't handled. Especially if it also comes with treats!

So adorable.

I have a group of EEs, both pullets and cockerels. Two of the cockerels are in with the laying flock as they have proven to be very good watchers while the ladies are free ranging. Another one of the cockerels has a bit of a Napoleon complex...smaller than everyone else, but acts like the...

Yeah, I figure it's when learning/experience start to have a greater influence over behavior. It's definitely when they would run to me in the brooder and ask to be picked up instead of scattering to the four winds. I will say that my Dominiques were precocious in this regard, but they were...

Chicks definitely can be distressed if they aren't with at least one of their flockmates...good observation that they do better in pairs! I found that, in general, the chicks seem to be a bit more relaxed about me around three weeks old or so. I am "food-giver" instead of "predator", I guess!