Awesome surprise!

[007Sean]

That can make it tough huh real tough for the little guy

Yeah, but I think it will be ok, it will just be awhile before it's big enough to be recognized as a mature bird by it's Dad and Uncle.

 

[pennyJo1960]

So is Dad still wild ?

 

[007Sean]

So is Dad still wild ?

Funny you ask that question! He never was very wild but lately, he comes running up to me everytime I go into the enclosure.
I wish he could speak...cause he sure is acting like he wants something from me or for me to do something? Even the other male, which has been more 'wild' acting, is coming closer to me? Don't really understand the behavioral changes, yet?

 

[pennyJo1960]

Interesting got up late here like 10 but was like 11 last night went to bed
messes me up.. so lost 5 of peeps I brought home so my bud gave me 5 more
they are older so should be alright

 

[FloorCandy]

Funny you ask that question! He never was very wild but lately, he comes running up to me everytime I go into the enclosure.
I wish he could speak...cause he sure is acting like he wants something from me or for me to do something? Even the other male, which has been more 'wild' acting, is coming closer to me? Don't really understand the behavioral changes, yet?

Perhaps they observed the chicks approaching you without harm and have started to do the same.

 

[007Sean]

Final Update: ☹ week 8

It's another sad day! It is with great sorrow that I have to relay that the lone surviving chick succumbed to the cold weather that we have been having here in South Texas. It's been near freezing or below for the last several nights.
Although it was fully feathered out, I think it just couldn't take the cold nights and temps in the day time in the low to mid 50's. BTW, it was a male chick.

I have gained alot of knowledge and experince in this short adventure. Some things I would change and some things I would not ....if the situation arises again! Thanks to all who followed along in this adventure!

 

[Nabiki]

I'm sorry for your loss. It was a lot of fun watching their adventures vicariously, and I hope to see more in the future.

 

[CluckNDoodle]

Final Update: ☹ week 7

It's another sad day! It is with great sorrow that I have to relay that the lone surviving chick succumbed to the cold weather that we have been having here in South Texas. It's been near freezing or below for the last several nights.
Although it was fully feathered out, I think it just couldn't take the cold nights and temps in the day time in the low to mid 50's. BTW, it was a male chick.

I have gained alot of knowledge and experince in this short adventure. Some things I would change and some things I would not ....if the situation arises again! Thanks to all who followed along in this adventure!

I'm so sorry for your loss. I really appreciate you sharing every step of the way! This was so educational and very special to watch!

 

[pennyJo1960]

@007Sean I am sorry I lost the 10 as it got cold have 7 more I hopeful for
but I am so sorry after all you lost the one

 

[rjohns39]

So sorry Sean