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Clucking_Crazy

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My name is Jessica, I'm a wife, mother of 4 kids, and a RN. Previous to getting our chicks, all of our animals were inside pets. We have two large dogs, a cat, a Leopard Gecko, and two aquariums of fish.

We are totally new to chickens, although we have wanted them for years. I have had chicks for about 3 weeks now, and have done plenty of reading and researching on this site since I got them! It just took me a while to get my intro submitted.

Long story short, we had a list of breeds we wanted, and the store fumbled our order not once, not twice, but three times. The result is that we have chicks ranging from 1 week to 3.5/4 weeks old. Which I am quickly realizing is not ideal.

I am not super tech savvy, and cannot get pics to load from my phone. Hopefully I can add them later. The breeds we have are: BO, EE, GLW, SLW, Welsummer, Silkies, Sapphire Gems, Polish, and a Sienna Star.

Super happy to have found such an informative resource with such friendly people!

"Buzz" White Crested Polish
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Silver Laced Polish (unnamed, worried this one is a roo)
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All 3 of the Sapphire Gem ladies
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"Lacey" Silver Laced Wyandotte pullet (?)
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"Goldie and Nugget" GLW pullets
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"Big Red" Easter Egger, 4wks, pullet(hopefully)
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"Chipmunk" the other EE
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Welsummer pair, 2 weeks.
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"Star" Sienna Star pullet
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"Fluffy" The white Silkie, 4 weeks
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Buff Silkie, 4 weeks
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"Peachy" Buff Orp 4 weeks (Questioning if a roo)
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Peachy's wattle is turning red
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Daisy, Buff Orp, 4 weeks
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G'Day from down under Jessica :frowWelcome!

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

BYC has Topic of the Week discussions which I have found to be a great resource, informative and sometimes entertaining; so definitely worth checking out.

You might want to also Find Your State Thread and pop in and say hello.
 
Hello!

Super adorable chicks! Your post caught my eye because I am also living in Central Illinois. I hope you enjoy keeping chickens as much as I do. You have gotten some of my favorite breeds in your mix. Silkies are just adorable and every buff orpington I have had follows me around my yard like a puppy. They are just so friendly! Enjoy your chickens and keep us updated on their progress! :)
 

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