New chicken momma in Oklahoma

[henny1129]

Update: I'm in love!

I thought three would be plenty but I guess I was wrong, lol. Sent the Hubs to get three more this morning, so we've added a White Leghorn, a Buff Orpington and a New Hampshire Red. I read that the bigger the flock, the happier the girls  . He was cool with it, but he also isn't going to be the one doing most of the work lol.

Right now I can't tell the difference between the Buff and the Red, both are gold and calm. Everyone seems to be doing fine - eating, drinking, sleeping, pooping - and they all get along nicely.

I think the Brown Leghorn is my favorite right now. What breed do you guys prefer?

Congrats on your new chicks! My favorite breeds are Buff Orpingtons and Ameraucanas. I love that you have a variety of breeds. It's so cool that you've already fallen in love! Keep us updated and maybe you could post some pics.

 

[ThaatGurl]

Here's all 6 of my new babies

 

[henny1129]

They are adorable! I hope you have as much fun with them as we have had. It sounds like you already are.

 

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[ThaatGurl]

Update: We officially have names for 4 of them and unofficially for 2.

The buff orpington and new hampshire red look and act exactly the same right now but, once we can tell them apart, the Red will be Henny Penny (you can't have a flock without one lol) and the Buff will be Goldie Hen, like Goldie Hawn.

The Silver Laced Wyandotte is Sylvia
The Ameraucana is our a Nosey Nelly
The Brown Leghorn is brave, so Merida (thanks Disney)
And the White Leghorn is Betty White, because they're both classy ladies

 

[henny1129]

Update: We officially have names for 4 of them and unofficially for 2.

The buff orpington and new hampshire red look and act exactly the same right now but, once we can tell them apart, the Red will be Henny Penny (you can't have a flock without one lol) and the Buff will be Goldie Hen, like Goldie Hawn.

The Silver Laced Wyandotte is Sylvia
The Ameraucana is our a Nosey Nelly
The Brown Leghorn is brave, so Merida (thanks Disney)
And the White Leghorn is Betty White, because they're both classy ladies   

I love the names and I hope you continue to keep us updated!

 

[ThaatGurl]

The girls went on a field trip today. They love it!

 

[Chicken-Eye]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined the flock! Good luck with the blue green layer, I'd love to see the eggs!

 

[henny1129]

Fun! I'm sure they loved going outside and scratching around, I know ours sure did!

 

[ThaatGurl]

Fun! I'm sure they loved going outside and scratching around, I know ours sure did!

They are so adorable when they're scratching. It's like their own little chickie dance. Next time I will have to make them a little pen though. Our pregnant cat was not too happy about them running around the yard and her not being allowed to catch them.