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post #1 of 14
6/16/12 at 5:02pm
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We just picked up our chicks.  We were informed that they are less than 2 weeks of age.  When can I start taking them outside for some exercise and playtime with me?

Wife of 26yrs, Mom to 5 Rat Terriers, a pletherer of koi & pond fish, 2 Red Cochins and 2 Barrd Plymouth Rocks.

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Wife of 26yrs, Mom to 5 Rat Terriers, a pletherer of koi & pond fish, 2 Red Cochins and 2 Barrd Plymouth Rocks.

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post #2 of 14
6/16/12 at 5:32pm

They are old enough to go outside for "field trips" with supervision. Best wait till the afternoon and not too windy.I would make sure they have water available to them and watch to make sure they don't get chilled. They will eat bugs and grass while outside. If they have access to dirt or sand they can pickup their own grit. They will need it if eating anything solid other than their starter. It's a good time to bond with them by sitting near and interacting with them.  

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 #3 of 14
6/16/12 at 5:36pm

I have taken mine out in the afternoon time since they were about 2 weeks old. I sit on the porch and make sure they aren't getting into trouble.

 

Not sure what the norm is, but my babies seem to be loving it! Right after lunch they start chirping at me expectantly because they know it's time for outside playtime.
 

Nicole & William

Abby [Naughty Dachshund] & Sticks [Sweet Italian Greyhound]

Lots of Orpingtons roaming free in my backyard.

♥ Poopsie, Popcorn, Mr.Splash, Bella, Loki, Thor, Starbuck, Chief & Sweetie Pie  ♥

I'm a Certifiable Chicken Addict!

Animals are such agreeable friends, they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. -George Eliot

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Nicole & William

Abby [Naughty Dachshund] & Sticks [Sweet Italian Greyhound]

Lots of Orpingtons roaming free in my backyard.

♥ Poopsie, Popcorn, Mr.Splash, Bella, Loki, Thor, Starbuck, Chief & Sweetie Pie  ♥

I'm a Certifiable Chicken Addict!

Animals are such agreeable friends, they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. -George Eliot

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post #4 of 14
6/16/12 at 5:50pm
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Thank you Ron C & WRVgirl!  It is going to be another beautiful day here in CT so that will be their first day outside.

Wife of 26yrs, Mom to 5 Rat Terriers, a pletherer of koi & pond fish, 2 Red Cochins and 2 Barrd Plymouth Rocks.

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Wife of 26yrs, Mom to 5 Rat Terriers, a pletherer of koi & pond fish, 2 Red Cochins and 2 Barrd Plymouth Rocks.

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post #5 of 14
6/17/12 at 3:23pm
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Took the girls outside today & they loved it!!!

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Wife of 26yrs, Mom to 5 Rat Terriers, a pletherer of koi & pond fish, 2 Red Cochins and 2 Barrd Plymouth Rocks.

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Wife of 26yrs, Mom to 5 Rat Terriers, a pletherer of koi & pond fish, 2 Red Cochins and 2 Barrd Plymouth Rocks.

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post #6 of 14
6/17/12 at 3:28pm
Awww.... So sweet!
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post #7 of 14
6/17/12 at 3:40pm

so sweet i miss my girls being that small

My city farm:

4 Chickens 1 Buff Orpington Cheerio Rose, 2 Exchequer Leg Horn Lilly & Phoenix and 1 Amber star mix Little Bit.

3 rats Summer, Winter and Spring

3 Dogs: Lab Honey bear, Samoyed Duke, Pit mix Candii

3 cats: Snickers, Kit Kat, Zelda

1 desert turtle Harry

And a whole lot of fish in the fish tank

 

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My city farm:

4 Chickens 1 Buff Orpington Cheerio Rose, 2 Exchequer Leg Horn Lilly & Phoenix and 1 Amber star mix Little Bit.

3 rats Summer, Winter and Spring

3 Dogs: Lab Honey bear, Samoyed Duke, Pit mix Candii

3 cats: Snickers, Kit Kat, Zelda

1 desert turtle Harry

And a whole lot of fish in the fish tank

 

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post #8 of 14
6/17/12 at 4:45pm

Yay!

 

Have your started "startle flying"? [Not sure what the technical term is for this reaction]

 

When the wind blows, or a car drives by they both jump and flap and chirp...it's about the cutest thing ever.

 

Mine went out this afternoon too! The weather has been amazing here the past couple of days, but they spent most of their time outside trying to climb into my lap :)Chickenbutt.jpg

Nicole & William

Abby [Naughty Dachshund] & Sticks [Sweet Italian Greyhound]

Lots of Orpingtons roaming free in my backyard.

♥ Poopsie, Popcorn, Mr.Splash, Bella, Loki, Thor, Starbuck, Chief & Sweetie Pie  ♥

I'm a Certifiable Chicken Addict!

Animals are such agreeable friends, they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. -George Eliot

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Nicole & William

Abby [Naughty Dachshund] & Sticks [Sweet Italian Greyhound]

Lots of Orpingtons roaming free in my backyard.

♥ Poopsie, Popcorn, Mr.Splash, Bella, Loki, Thor, Starbuck, Chief & Sweetie Pie  ♥

I'm a Certifiable Chicken Addict!

Animals are such agreeable friends, they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. -George Eliot

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post #9 of 14
6/17/12 at 4:55pm
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Originally Posted by WRVgirl View Post

Yay!

 

Have your started "startle flying"? [Not sure what the technical term is for this reaction]

 

When the wind blows, or a car drives by they both jump and flap and chirp...it's about the cutest thing ever.

 

Mine went out this afternoon too! The weather has been amazing here the past couple of days, but they spent most of their time outside trying to climb into my lap :)Chickenbutt.jpg

They appear to be attempting to fly but not because they are startled.  It happens when the flock gets too far apart, one will sprint while flapping her wings to get back to the rest of them.  I cannot believe how fast they are!

Wife of 26yrs, Mom to 5 Rat Terriers, a pletherer of koi & pond fish, 2 Red Cochins and 2 Barrd Plymouth Rocks.

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Wife of 26yrs, Mom to 5 Rat Terriers, a pletherer of koi & pond fish, 2 Red Cochins and 2 Barrd Plymouth Rocks.

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post #10 of 14
6/17/12 at 4:59pm
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I took more pictures of chick butts than I wanted to.  It was very rare that they looked at me or the camera. barnie.gif

Wife of 26yrs, Mom to 5 Rat Terriers, a pletherer of koi & pond fish, 2 Red Cochins and 2 Barrd Plymouth Rocks.

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