So the experts in the identification forum say these are Old English Game Bantams, and that seems about right. I think they are adorable. So does my non-fowl-loving husband. Here they are: First one out at a day old: All four of them at a day (or two?) old: Another at a day old: Yellow chick tonight at six days: Brown patterned chick tonight, at six days: Dark reddish chick: And dark reddish chick on my hand:
Just gorgeous! I am always amazed that people can look at a little tuft of feathers with a beak and know what it will grow into one day...!