9 day old babies' first day out! (Lots o' pics)

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Took my babies out for about an hour this morning. I used an off-cut of chicken wire, in a circle as their pen. I put it in the sun and they all completely freaked out, sticking their heads through the openings, peeping loudly and trying to escape. I put a piece of carboard over the top, creating some shade and you'd think I'd pushed a "mute" button. They immediately quieted down and began exploring. They had a big time!

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Peep (my tinest - black tailed white Japanese bantie) and Paisley (or possibly Polka Dot) (Silver Spangled Hamburg) check each other out!

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Golden Sebright

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Peep is fascinated by Paisley (or is this Polka Dot?)

Tiny Peep was the only one who tried to take a dust bath. They all had a long nap when they came back inside. The Silver Spangled Hamburgs and the red sexlink are the only full-sized chickens I have (the rest are banties). They sure look big in comparison, don't they?
 
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very cute. It is so much fun to watch them on their first day out. And their 2nd and after 200 times. chicken tv is just fun to watch.
 
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That looks like fun for the chicks and I'll bet you had has much as the chicks did!!
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I can't wai to take my babies out, will be soon I hope! Thanks for sharing the pics with us!
 
I enjoyed the pictures! They are beautiful little ones. My little ones will be heading out for the first time this up coming weekend. The weather man is saying no rain...we will see!
 
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1 red sex link, 2 silver spangled hamburgs, 2 black-tailed white japanese bantams, 2 golden sebrights and 2 buff brahma bantams.

As a side note, I sat out there with them for about an hour. Last night I discovered I had a heck of a sunburn on my back! Note to self - provide yourself some shade next time!
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They're adorable! Thanks for sharing the pictures. Looks like they sure enjoyed their big day out.
 

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