Almost two weeks old and now exploring the outside!

[annampet]

We’re getting some outside time today. I LOVE watching “Chick TV”. LOL
I can’t beleave how big they are getting! We incubated 12, 11 hatched. Variety of mixed breeds, we have one full yellow chick, two yellow with a touch of black and the rest are dark.

 

[annampet]

I’ll add a question too now that I’ve had time to sit, watch and enjoy a beer during chick tv. They chased a few ants (hilarious) and have been pecking around.....should I put a little dirt in their brooder when I return them to ensure they have access to some “grit” substance? I’m not sure how much they are eating but don’t want to worry.

 

[Dmontgomery]

I’ve read that you should pull up some grass with a bit of dirt on the roots for them. They’ll peck the dirt off and play with the grass.