Getting bigger

[Kuma1]

I started out with 5 baby chicks that the mother hen rejected. 5 were doing well. When they got big enough and fully feathered, I left the top of the cage open so they can go on their own to explore. 2 are gone. 1 from exposure and the other got sick. The 3 left are in good shape. They come around feeding time and if the others bother them they will come to me and fly up on my shoulder. They have a spot to roost under the roof so they won't get wet.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Are they feral chickens, or you raised them? They look silkie mixes? Sorry you lost 2.

 

[Kuma1]

Are they feral chickens, or you raised them? They look silkie mixes? Sorry you lost 2.

Yes. They are part Silkie. A black Silkie looking rooster came over and joined the group. Very cautious and it took about a week to actually come near. Finally able to have him feed from my hand though I am not able to touch or pet him. There are more chicks with his features in different colors too. Feathers on their legs and a short tail. Some have the all black eyes of the rooster.