Chicks first venture outside (with pics)

[Sonic Pug]

Today my little ones took their first trip outside the brooder. I put a temporary fence up around one of my raised vegetable beds that is winding down for the summer. After the initial shock and huddle, the chicks investigated and appeared to have a romping good time. Here they are:

Fig says, "Mom are you still there?"

Buttercup wants to try a bit of Easter Egger fluff...

The grass is always greener...

Swiss chard with a side of aphids...

Investigating is better...in a group

Piccadilly, the Easter Egger, and Bug, the Splash Polish, looking very dignified in this new land

Bea, the Buff-Laced Polish, is just fine and dandy

Piccadilly voices her approval of the flock's first expedition

 

[magicpigeon]

Great pics!!

 

[Cygnis]

Terrific photos! : )

 

[allieloveschickens]

really cute! What a great mix of chicks you have

 

[Farm_Maven]

Nice! They sure do look like they are having a blast!

 

[Sonic Pug]

Thanks! They really did seem to enjoy their first time outside and Charlotte, the SS, even took her first dust bath.

 

[Lil'ChickFarm]

Beautiful pictures. I felt like I was there with them. I love their mixes and their names.