That's what we are here for! I've become quite good at identifying breeds as chicksBring it on!
I'm excited for you. What are you using as a brooder?
for week 1-2 I'm using a fifty gallon aquarium for weeks 3+ we built an enclosure for them for in the garage..I've got to figure out how to post pics from the iPad ...then I can update everyone quickly 
I got my shipping confirmation this morning! So excited....I've got pine chips in the brooder with paper towels on top of that...the food is filled up, waiting for the water until I get the call. I'm planning to bring a blanket to wrap the box in....I'm so excited! Thank you all for sticking it out with me, shouldn't be much longer....
So I'm sure in twenty four hours its going to turn into a "what is this?" Thread lol I am soooo looking forward to the mystery lot, but who am I kidding? I'm not going to know any of them right away!
I usually only offer water the first 20 or 30 minutes - helps to prevent any impaction. And I offer barely warmed water, not cold. Then, I introduce the feed once they're watered and warm. I still have a couple I'm not sure of. Classifying them as beardless, yellow-legged Easter eggers until they feather in better. 
Mine sit on my porch when I am inside. if I shut the door the peck on the glass lol. If I dont answer they start talking and then they get on th eroof and I can hear them trampling back and forth. They hate it when you leave them, they make you feel special lol. These are my second children , my human kids are too busy with friends and all that to have time for their momI spend almost 100% of my free time with them after work. Unless the weather is bad. Weekends I'm out there at least 4 hours if not more. They all run to me, but the turkeys will fly to me. Every time I go back to the house they run as fast as they can and try to convince me to stay. They'll peer in at us through the windows. It's really special.
My tattoo is 3 stars. I got it when I was 16 and it really has no meaning other than I like stars
Oh wonderful!!! well I am sure if you post pics we can help identify, I am pretty good at it too. Cant wait to see pics!!I got my shipping confirmation this morning! So excited....I've got pine chips in the brooder with paper towels on top of that...the food is filled up, waiting for the water until I get the call. I'm planning to bring a blanket to wrap the box in....I'm so excited! Thank you all for sticking it out with me, shouldn't be much longer....
So I'm sure in twenty four hours its going to turn into a "what is this?" Thread lol I am soooo looking forward to the mystery lot, but who am I kidding? I'm not going to know any of them right away!
I've had them actually fly at the window and bang into it. No one was injuredMine sit on my porch when I am inside. if I shut the door the peck on the glass lol. If I dont answer they start talking and then they get on th eroof and I can hear them trampling back and forth. They hate it when you leave them, they make you feel special lol. These are my second children , my human kids are too busy with friends and all that to have time for their momBut my they do help me alot with chores and love the chickens and turkeys too,
Aw yes the young blood tattoo, I have a few of those lol. It just never stopped for me I have quite afew. It is tappering off now though. All this talk makes me want a new tattoo..
Oh wonderful!!! well I am sure if you post pics we can help identify, I am pretty good at it too. Cant wait to see pics!!
Those will be easy to decipher (the originals).
Yes they ar esuper good flyers. even when theya r eheavy they fly better than standard chickens I love watching them fly. They look so huge with their wings spread.I've had them actually fly at the window and bang into it. No one was injured
Oh the roof.. Yes.. They love to play on the roof! I was shocked with how well they were with flying. They were taking off and flying like crazy at 10 days old!
I agree so many birds.. I am building a larger coop next spring but leaving the original for a grow out/ breeding/hospital unit... I havent decided which one unless I split it up into sections...
I sure hope all is well!!!It's 3 a.m. Do you know where your chicks are? I don't and that makes me not sleep
