Minnesota!

[KlopKlop]

What kind of combs on those red and buff colored chicks?  You have a pullet and a cockerel it looks like with those two bigger buff ones on the top of the last picture pullet on the left and cockerel on the right.  The reddish one looks like a pullet too.

The buff and red ones would be either single comb (rainbow) or a buckeye over the a more thank likely single comb hen. The only non single combs I have arenSLW and my buckeye roo

 

[tlsk]

Get us a picture, I am sure we can verify what it is.

 

[KlopKlop]

What kind of combs on those red and buff colored chicks?  You have a pullet and a cockerel it looks like with those two bigger buff ones on the top of the last picture pullet on the left and cockerel on the right.  The reddish one looks like a pullet too.

The buff and red ones would be either single comb (rainbow) or a buckeye over the a more thank likely single comb hen. The only non single combs I have arenSLW and my buckeye roo

 

[cottonlouie]

I never expected this...so I impulsively bought these 5 week old Easter Eggers. I am not currently set up to quarantine and I know I should have quarantined. My husband, also a victim of chicken math, convinced me that the risk was small and therefore worth it. I'm having a little regret but nothing can be done about it now. Anyway, that isn't the story. I just wanted to get it out of the way.

When we got home with the new chicks my 7+ week olds were in their shed ready for bed. I put the newbies in with them and observed for about half an hour during which time there was some curiosity, lots of sleepiness, and great upset (from the newbies). I left them for the night, older flock in one corner and newbies in the other. Early early in the morning I ran out there and everyone was beginning to stir. I got the older chicks out and they ran for the hen coop and porch where they hang out all day. Except for 2. Two 7+ week olds refused to go and instead huddled and cuddled with the newbies. That's what I didn't expect.

All day these two older chicks loved up the newbies, let the little barred rock sleep under them, escorted them around the shed, responded to distress calls....I gave them a couple opportunities to leave and forage with their buddies but they showed zero interest.

Is this unusual? I think it's terribly cute and I'm glad the newbies have mentors and despite 3 different heat needs (the barred is only 3 weeks old) they all seem to find a spot under the light and everyone seems content. As they age, since the barred is so much younger, I plan to have a light available all the time. Hopefully the 5 week olds and 2 seven week olds will be content to stay away from the hens for at least 2 weeks....I just don't know how this is going to go. I may have to make a more impenetrable play pen to keep them separate (but within the larger fenced in chicken area).

The rest of the juveniles spent their first night in the big girls coop. That went just fine.

 

[Minniechickmama]

The buff and red ones would be either single comb (rainbow) or a buckeye over the a more thank likely single comb hen. The only non single combs I have arenSLW and my buckeye roo

If you have the Buckeye as sire, and you are getting single combs, that means he has some other breed that is single comb in him. Pea comb is dominant, so even if he were breeding a single comb, his offspring should have pea comb. Since those chicks look like Buckeye chicks, I am guessing your boy does have something else in his genes. For what you are doing with him, that doesn't really matter, I am sure. I am tired of the single combs getting nipped or outright frozen off in winter though. It is something to keep in mind if you decide you want to try getting more pea comb birds for keepers.

 

[Minniechickmama]

I never expected this...so I impulsively bought these 5 week old Easter Eggers. I am not currently set up to quarantine and I know I should have quarantined. My husband, also a victim of chicken math, convinced me that the risk was small and therefore worth it. I'm having a little regret but nothing can be done about it now. Anyway, that isn't the story. I just wanted to get it out of the way.

When we got home with the new chicks my 7+ week olds were in their shed ready for bed. I put the newbies in with them and observed for about half an hour during which time there was some curiosity, lots of sleepiness, and great upset (from the newbies). I left them for the night, older flock in one corner and newbies in the other. Early early in the morning I ran out there and everyone was beginning to stir. I got the older chicks out and they ran for the hen coop and porch where they hang out all day. Except for 2. Two 7+ week olds refused to go and instead huddled and cuddled with the newbies. That's what I didn't expect.

All day these two older chicks loved up the newbies, let the little barred rock sleep under them, escorted them around the shed, responded to distress calls....I gave them a couple opportunities to leave and forage with their buddies but they showed zero interest.

Is this unusual? I think it's terribly cute and I'm glad the newbies have mentors and despite 3 different heat needs (the barred is only 3 weeks old) they all seem to find a spot under the light and everyone seems content. As they age, since the barred is so much younger, I plan to have a light available all the time. Hopefully the 5 week olds and 2 seven week olds will be content to stay away from the hens for at least 2 weeks....I just don't know how this is going to go. I may have to make a more impenetrable play pen to keep them separate (but within the larger fenced in chicken area).

The rest of the juveniles spent their first night in the big girls coop. That went just fine.

Is the older snuggler a Cochin?

I think that is sweet. I wonder if maybe those who stuck behind were some that were lower on the pecking order. I would assume as well that they are pullets? With the temps that are predicted. You may not have to worry about adding light for that little chick in a couple of weeks. If it is in with all those other birds too, it may be able to keep plenty warm with some snuggling up to the older ones.

How did everyone fare with the storms last night? We didn't get any damage that we can see, but in the next town over some people had trees pulled down and a basketball post was bend all the way to the ground. The lightshow from the storms at a distance was quite pretty though.

 

[KlopKlop]

If you have the Buckeye as sire, and you are getting single combs, that means he has some other breed that is single comb in him.  Pea comb is dominant, so even if he were breeding a single comb, his offspring should have pea comb.  Since those chicks look like Buckeye chicks, I am guessing your boy does have something else in his genes.  For what you are doing with him, that doesn't really matter, I am sure.  I am tired of the single combs getting nipped or outright frozen off in winter though.  It is something to keep in mind if you decide you want to try getting more pea comb birds for keepers.

I will try to get some better pictures of them and their combs when I bring them home tomorrow. It will be interesting to see what is what as they grow. It could be any combo from my barnyard

 

[MinnesotaNice]

Looks like a Pekin and Mallard adolescent. But I'm not familiar with the varieties of ducks out there. Just what I have.

You're just looking to get them to a new home?

I never expected this...so I impulsively bought these 5 week old Easter Eggers. I am not currently set up to quarantine and I know I should have quarantined. My husband, also a victim of chicken math, convinced me that the risk was small and therefore worth it. I'm having a little regret but nothing can be done about it now. Anyway, that isn't the story. I just wanted to get it out of the way.

When we got home with the new chicks my 7+ week olds were in their shed ready for bed. I put the newbies in with them and observed for about half an hour during which time there was some curiosity, lots of sleepiness, and great upset (from the newbies). I left them for the night, older flock in one corner and newbies in the other. Early early in the morning I ran out there and everyone was beginning to stir. I got the older chicks out and they ran for the hen coop and porch where they hang out all day. Except for 2. Two 7+ week olds refused to go and instead huddled and cuddled with the newbies. That's what I didn't expect.

All day these two older chicks loved up the newbies, let the little barred rock sleep under them, escorted them around the shed, responded to distress calls....I gave them a couple opportunities to leave and forage with their buddies but they showed zero interest.

Is this unusual? I think it's terribly cute and I'm glad the newbies have mentors and despite 3 different heat needs (the barred is only 3 weeks old) they all seem to find a spot under the light and everyone seems content. As they age, since the barred is so much younger, I plan to have a light available all the time. Hopefully the 5 week olds and 2 seven week olds will be content to stay away from the hens for at least 2 weeks....I just don't know how this is going to go. I may have to make a more impenetrable play pen to keep them separate (but within the larger fenced in chicken area).

The rest of the juveniles spent their first night in the big girls coop. That went just fine.

It sounds like it went well! I've been lazy about quarantining lately as well. Personally, I've never had an issue putting chicks together as long as they're within a reasonable amount of age from one another. I stuck mine with the older girls right away and I think having so many chicks running around was too much for them to really care. I had two hens sleep with them for a few days in the corner....I thought that was weird. My little ones are just getting brave enough to adventure out of the coop to the yard. It's fun watching them catch little flies and bugs! The little things....

Call me mean, but I wouldn't hesitate to put 5 week old chicks in the coop without a light as long as the weather stays as is. They should be well feathered by that point and will huddle together for warmth. I actually pulled the lamp off of my 3 week olds this morning because I expect the temp to be more than enough in the garage today. But that's inside....where your little Barred Rock is outside......

 

[holm25]

Hey everyone! Its been a few days since I was last on and have lots to catch up on!


Klop those chicks are looking great!


Minnie the Buckeyes are growing like crazy!! They go in a cage everyday around 2 and tyen I let them out around 5:30. They are still a little skittish but are getting used to me handle them everyday. Anyways I just thought I would let you know

Minnesotanice whens the hatch date on your Muscovys? And is Cleo broody?

 

[MinnesotaNice]

Hey everyone! Its been a few days since I was last on and have lots to catch up on!


Klop those chicks are looking great!


Minnie the Buckeyes are growing like crazy!! They go in a cage everyday around 2 and tyen I let them out around 5:30. They are still a little skittish but are getting used to me handle them everyday. Anyways I just thought I would let you know

Minnesotanice whens the hatch date on your Muscovys? And is Cleo broody?

I have 4 eggs in lockdown now, but they weren't looking good when I put them in. If I get one to hatch it would be a miracle. I have 8 other eggs on day 10 and they're looking good so far. I have 12 more eggs that I'm debating what to do with. Cleo is broody, but she's on 18 eggs I last counted. I thought another duck hen was broody, but she can't seem to decide what she wants to do. I'd prefer to get those 8 eggs under a hen or duck.