Chicks are here...Pics finally!

[Spires6]

Introducing our new Speckled Sussex chicks: Aidan, Maddie, Ranger and 25 more soon to have names!

8:00AM and the box has arrived!

All huddled up.

 

[Chicky Tocks]

Awwwww~! ! And the one in the bottom photo with the beautiful blue eyes?! That's no doubt gonna grow up to be a beautiful roo someday.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

They are beautiful though.

 

[Spires6]

Thanks! The chicks are in the brooder and they have settled in and their chirping has finally quieted down. Our turkey brooder is set up for Connor's turkeys that should come tomorrow. I noticed today our magnolia tree has big pink buds and the spring peepers are peeping in the cree tonight. Spring has sprung!

 

[debakadeb]

They look just like my speckled sussex! Did you get them from Mt. Healthy -- that is where mine came from.

 

[Spires6]

Yes I did. How old are your S.S.?

 

[debakadeb]

Mine are now 2 weeks old. We received them on the 15th so assume they were born on the 13th or 14th.

 

[Spires6]

We're sad. One was dead in the brooder this morning. I have never had this happen before. They are inside in warm kitchen, brooder gets cleaned 3 times a day, fresh food and water, no pasty butts. Everyone looked good at bedtime last night. Now, on closer inspection, 2 other chicks appear weak. One was inside the feeder and the other was huddled next to it. I have isolated them and fed them sugar water. I have never lost chicks mysteriously like this before. The only thing I have done that is new is add Mareks vaccine because my son wants to show them for 4H and the local poultry judge recommended.

 

[NJbirdlover]

Very Cute!

 

[Spires6]

debakadeb: I would pm you but I don't see that option with your name. I am having some trouble with my Mt. Healthy S.S. Chicks. Did you lose any?