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post #11 of 14

Sounds like it may be a bit cool for them right now. In another week or two they should be fine. I would worry about the night time temps if you don't have a heat lamp. They will feather in a little quicker if the temp is a little below the recomended. (95 for first week, 5 degrees less every week till at room temp). After about 2 weeks they will start staying away from the heat more as their get feathers. Without feathers they can't regulate their body temps well. If they are huddled together in a pile they are too cold but you don't want to overheat them either. They are cute, no idea on the breeds tho.

I'm not an expert,"ex" is a has been and a "spurt" is a drip under pressure!

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I'm not an expert,"ex" is a has been and a "spurt" is a drip under pressure!

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post #12 of 14

The First ones look a lot like my baby Black Austrlorps about 8 days .. Not saying it is just they look very similar .

I have about 20 Mature Hens and Roosters Different Breeds (RIR's, EE's, OEGB, Buff Orp.'s)  and approximately 60 Chicks different ages and a large variety adding more constantly (Jersey Giants, Black Australorp, White leghorn, Buff Orps.'s RIR and mixed bred), Three Dogs One Pure Bread Doxie two mixed Breeds, 4 Ducks (2 white Peking, One Muscovy, One mixed breed)2 baby Mallard chicks , 2...

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I have about 20 Mature Hens and Roosters Different Breeds (RIR's, EE's, OEGB, Buff Orp.'s)  and approximately 60 Chicks different ages and a large variety adding more constantly (Jersey Giants, Black Australorp, White leghorn, Buff Orps.'s RIR and mixed bred), Three Dogs One Pure Bread Doxie two mixed Breeds, 4 Ducks (2 white Peking, One Muscovy, One mixed breed)2 baby Mallard chicks , 2...

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post #13 of 14
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I do have a heat lamp, I can lower it a bit more as I have it above their cage.

 

They were all huddled in one spot when we got home, set up the cage and light and now they are all walking around and I'm hearing a lot of chatter.
 

Wife to one, Mom to 3 boys, 3 Chihuahua's and 6 chickens.

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Wife to one, Mom to 3 boys, 3 Chihuahua's and 6 chickens.

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post #14 of 14
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They are over a month old now. I uploaded new pictures in this album.

http://www.backyardchickens.com/gallery/album/view/id/6214498/user_id/114038

 

I am hoping to get ID's on them now smile.png

Wife to one, Mom to 3 boys, 3 Chihuahua's and 6 chickens.

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