When opening the coop thus morning, she obviously wants out. The babies aren't quite big enough to follow out (haven't added all the micro-steps inside). Food and water in the chick sized feeders are inside. (Feed is same protein quality as the adult pellets, so if they eat it, is fine.) Mama Storm is now sitting in front of the door where she can see outside. Babies under/around her. Looks like she's going to be encouraging them to follow her out all day. If she's going to be "stuck" somewhere, inside the coop is the best spot. I'm not particularly stoked about the idea of repeating the babies into the coop process. If she can get them out of the coop, then they should be capable of getting back in (it's easier). Will be watching all day. Having a couple of days to grow before venturing forth again would be good for them.
The little blonde Havoc mini (with chipmunk back, so different) seems a bit weaker than the others, maybe the last to hatch? Meanwhile the blonde is the boldest/most venture some, 1st to hatch? The chocolate and one of the blacks were the 2 onto the steps last night. They're all game to follow mom, so doing fine.
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