fuzzi's Chicken Journal

[fuzzi]

Sort of like oatmeal.

Mine don't like it too wet.

I save the lids from peanut butter jars to use for the first week, then I have deeper dishes cut from the bottoms of various plastic bottles.



No, not a good place. The take some time to figure it out.

Made the oatmeal, cleaned three butts.

They really liked it! Thanks.

 

[fuzzi]

Roll Call at 7 weeks old!

#5 "Green" & #1 "Purple" (cockerels)

#2 "Blue" (cockerel) & #10 "Blue/green" (pullet?)

#3 "Blondie" (pullet)

#4 "Arby" (cockerel)

#5 "Green" (cockerel)

#6 "Red" (cockerel)

#7 "Yellow/purple" (cockerel)

#8 Red/purple (cockerel)

#9 "Rita" (pullet?)

#10 "Blue/green" (pullet?)

#7, #4 "Arby", #9 "Rita" (in back)

 

[3KillerBs]

Roll Call at 7 weeks old!

#5 "Green" & #1 "Purple" (cockerels)
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#2 "Blue" (cockerel) & #10 "Blue/green" (pullet?)
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#3 "Blondie" (pullet)
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#4 "Arby" (cockerel)
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#5 "Green" (cockerel)
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#6 "Red" (cockerel)
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#7 "Yellow/purple" (cockerel)
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#8 Red/purple (cockerel)
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#9 "Rita" (pullet?)
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#10 "Blue/green" (pullet?)
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#7, #4 "Arby", #9 "Rita" (in back)
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Oh my, you did end up heavy on the boys.

 

[fuzzi]

Oh my, you did end up heavy on the boys.

Yep.

I'm hoping that #10 "Blue/green" is a pullet.

 

[fuzzi]

I've been lying awake, thinking about them next to the wire. I got dressed, went outside and moved them to the top of the roost. I'd be angry with myself if they were hurt or worse because I wouldn't get out of bed.

They fit.
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I moved the aquarium stand about 4-6" from the wire. When I checked on them about 6am this morning they were back on the stand but doing fine.

 

[fuzzi]

Yep.

I'm hoping that #10 "Blue/green" is a pullet.

So far it's 2 for pullet, none for cockerel:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/pullet-7-weeks-old.1574972/

 

[fuzzi]

I redid the roost by the door this afternoon. I pulled the stand away from the wire, leveled one leg, then added a new top.

And they're using it, all ten in a heap on one end!

 

[fuzzi]

Dominiques!

I noticed that all their butts were free from feces, it worked! I gave them "mush" again:

Then I put a clump of grass with roots and dirt attached in the playpen with them. For a few seconds they were hesitant, but only for a few:

Several insects were located in the dirt and pecking ensued. Extra protein!

As soon as I put the chicks back in the brooder they all went under the MHP for warmth, and probably a little nap after all the excitement.

 

[3KillerBs]

Dominiques!

I noticed that all their butts were free from feces, it worked! I gave them "mush" again:
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Then I put a clump of grass with roots and dirt attached in the playpen with them. For a few seconds they were hesitant, but only for a few:
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Several insects were located in the dirt and pecking ensued. Extra protein!

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As soon as I put the chicks back in the brooder they all went under the MHP for warmth, and probably a little nap after all the excitement.

Wonderful!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Yep.

I'm hoping that #10 "Blue/green" is a pullet.

Pullet is my vote too!

All your chicks look wonderful, I'm so glad that you are enjoying them