Are these chicks ok?

[TFM3]

I have one pair of buff orpington and another of speckled sussex, and I am concerned because they are very ragged in
appearance at two weeks of age. They are lively and growing, but look nothing like the fluffy babies of a week or so ago.
These are my first chicks, so I just dont know what to expect.

 

[kada6305]

can you upload a picture? they are prob just feathering

 

[Keltara]

You don't have any photos posted, but I have buff orpingtons. If you want to see what they look like in stages of growth, please go here and then also go here. I'm sure it will put you mind at ease. Enjoy!

Kelly

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[TFM3]

no luck on the photos, but the feathering makes sense. Thanks

 

[Keltara]

no luck on the photos, but the feathering makes sense. Thanks

Were you able to view the links I provided above? It shows photos of Buff Orps at each stage of baby development. I'm sure you'll be able to see that your chicks are just fine.

 

[Eggcessive]

Keltara, love the pictures of your chickens, especially the swimming ones. I wouldn't believe this until I saw 2 of our chickens at different times decide to jump into our 1 acre pond and swim across.

 

[Keltara]

Keltara, love the pictures of your chickens, especially the swimming ones. I wouldn't believe this until I saw 2 of our chickens at different times decide to jump into our 1 acre pond and swim across.

You wouldn't believe how many people have told me that I would drown my chickens that way. I just have to laugh because they swim so well!! I'm glad you enjoyed the photos.

 

[TFM3]

Thanks Kelly, those photos (and site!) are great. I also loved the photos of the deer and turkeys, as I have a home in
Sugar Hill N.H. and we get both all the time. I cant imagine what my chickens will make out of them when they get bigger and
go out!

 

[Keltara]

Thanks Kelly, those photos (and site!) are great. I also loved the photos of the deer and turkeys, as I have a home in
Sugar Hill N.H. and we get both all the time. I cant imagine what my chickens will make out of them when they get bigger and
go out!

I'm glad you liked it. I hope it put your mind at ease. When your girls are big enough to free range, they'll mingle with the deer just like mine do. Just be sure to have your camera ready to capture it!

 

[HomesteadDebi]

Great pics, Keltara! I hope my Buff Orps will be as friendly as yours!