New Chicken Mama

[The Chicken life chose me]

Hi! I joined BackYard Chickens a few months ago to help get myself educated and have been following a ton of interesting and fun stories, articles, etc while patiently waiting for my new baby chicks to arrive. I am FINALLY a new chicken mama as of yesterday and starting my journey into the world of chickens. I was so excited when the post office called me at 7:30am Monday morning to tell me my babies had arrived. 4 Barnevelders, 3 Buff Orps and 3 Black Rock. One of the Buff Orps arrived a bit quivery and did not want to join the others. After a little coaxing, she started drinking more, eating and finally started hanging out with her flock mates. By afternoon, I couldn't tell any difference between her and the others so thinking she was just a bit extra stressed from her journey to Virginia. WHEW! Our first night was uneventful. They all settled right around dusk under the heat pad and I had to wake most of them up at 7am the next morning. Little sleepy heads, especially the Barred Rocks. One Buff Orp actually sprouted some wing feathers overnight. Now I see what you all mean - they do grow fast!! They seem to be fast learners because when I clucked to them this morning, most of them came running out from under the heating pad. I am so excited to have these precious babies and look forward to sharing my experiences with you all. Here's my first picture post. More to come I'm sure.

Eek! Those buff Orpingtons are GORGEOUS

 

[jpalmatier83]

Glad they all survived their trip.

Brooder looks great.