My Flock Journey

[KLIL]

Introducing Squishy:
My extremely small Light Sussex. I have read that it will probably be special needs. Unsure of its sex yet. But it is every every cute and sweet.
It just eats and minds its own business. But seems extremely happy little chick.
My nieces named this chick and insisted it have a different name then food theme lol and this chick is the girls favorite.

 

[KLIL]

Introducing My Black Australorp Cockerel:
This is my Black Australorp Cockerel. He hasn't got a name yet so please feel free to make some suggestions (food themed).
So I let them out for a walk around today and he decided his going to be free ranged now. Took us 3 hours to catch him! But anyways his reunited with the other chicks now.

 

[KLIL]

Introducing My Black Australorp that had the sore leg:
I think its going to be a hen but please correct me if you think it maybe a cockerel. It doesn't have a name yet either so please make some suggestions.
In regards to the sore leg. Its walking around and moving it perfectly but sits down to rest it a bit too. But other then that im happy with the way it has started to heal.
Also, its a really nice bird.

 

[KLIL]

Rhode Island Red - I think Cockerel:
This poor thing has a wonky beak but eats perfectly fine. So I think its a roo in the making. It fights with the Light Sussex Cockerel and starts Hazel and the dog. It has a bad attitude!
Also, he needs a name?

 

[KLIL]

Rhode Island Reds - I think ladies:
I cant tell them apart but. They are extremely sweet and loving.

 

[KLIL]

Hazel
Ripping up the newspapers.

 

[Citychickengal]

Shes absolutely beautiful!!!! So the name Hazel must mean that they are survivors. I adore my girl. Shes allowed to do whatever she would like to do. How many do you have in your current flock?

Your hazel is a lovely girl, I can see why she gets what she wants!
Right now I have 10 hens and one bantam Cochin roo. It’s a fun backyard flock, and I already have a list of other breeds I’d like when we eventually move and have room for more...

I think you’re right about your three chicks that you think are cockerels. They look like they definitely have more comb development than the others. I’ve also heard that Rhode Island’s are notorious for being mean! My husband had a Rhode Island White as a kid, and he said he had to carry a broom to fend off the roo every time he went out to the pen. Apparently his roo met an untimely demise when he escaped and attacked a tractor lawnmower out in one of the fields! Anyway sounds like you might have some nice guys with your Sussex & australorp at least.

 

[KLIL]

Your hazel is a lovely girl, I can see why she gets what she wants!
Right now I have 10 hens and one bantam Cochin roo. It’s a fun backyard flock, and I already have a list of other breeds I’d like when we eventually move and have room for more...

I think you’re right about your three chicks that you think are cockerels. They look like they definitely have more comb development than the others. I’ve also heard that Rhode Island’s are notorious for being mean! My husband had a Rhode Island White as a kid, and he said he had to carry a broom to fend off the roo every time he went out to the pen. Apparently his roo met an untimely demise when he escaped and attacked a tractor lawnmower out in one of the fields! Anyway sounds like you might have some nice guys with your Sussex & australorp at least.

I think so too. Ohhh really? I hope I dont need a broom too!
My partner and I have agreed to keep one rooster so at the moment they are all on a trial lol. At the moment I want to keep the Light Sussex Cockerel because his sweet to me and the chick thats really small.

 

[Magicalflowers]

Introducing Chippy:
My Light Sussex Roo. Well im sure he is a roo. His extremely beautiful and lovely to me. Gets a cuddle and a head rubs. He has gone toe to toe with Hazel and she won so far. I think his the leader in the brooder at the moment.
But ok I have fallen in love with him but.
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Wow he is so cute! The feathers on the back of its neck is really pretty!

 

[Magicalflowers]

Some cute food themed names:
Strawberry
Creampuff
Dumpling
French frie
Taco
Waffle
Chocolate
Vanilla
Sugar