Chicks for the first Time

[Jeanna Marie]

How are everyone's chicks doing? Mine are enjoying the run every day. I think they are quick turning into roos though....sigh

 

[dennymeyrand]

Mine are doing great. We bought 100 or so (I didn't count) and still have all of them. They are just over 3 weeks old now.

 

[Jeanna Marie]

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Mine are doing great. We bought 100 or so (I didn't count) and still have all of them. They are just over 3 weeks old now.[/quote

Mine are 4.5 weeks and are I to everything. Another week or so and they can go to the coop!

 

[Jeanna Marie]

Family portrait?

 

[BRAFZ1]

What breed are the jeana?

 

[nab58]

when do they start to develop their combs? mine are 5 weeks and about the same size, but don't have a comb yet. I'm really looking forward to seeing that grow!

 

[ohb]

I'm no expert but I would suspect the rate comb development may differ a bit depending on the specific breed. I've never had any chicks to have problems in this area but I can understand your desire to see signs of development. It's fun watching them grow up and start laying.

 

[Jeanna Marie]

What breed are the jeana?

They are buff orpingtons.

 

[Jeanna Marie]

when do they start to develop their combs? mine are 5 weeks and about the same size, but don't have a comb yet. I'm really looking forward to seeing that grow!

I suspect that I have 4-5 roos. The one on the far left is a pullet for sure. Notice she has almost no comb.

 

[Jeanna Marie]

New question for yall. Since I know that at least 3 maybe 5 of my chicks are roos and I wanted them for eggs I have to get more chicks. The ones I have are almost all 5 weeks. I have to get the new chicks within just a few days. Should I go ahead and move the older ones out or try putting the day olds in the brooder with them. Will my older chicks be ok outside. I am in alabama. 60-70 days 40-50 nights.