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They have been so quiet this evening, they got all excited over the fresh mash but quickly filled up and zonked out again. This growing is hard work! They're little wing feathers are sprouting so crazy fast. In the last 24 hours some of them have grown at least 1/2". It's amazing!

Fizzy returned to his choice roosting spot if I don't force him to go into a coop. No matter the weather. He always wants to roost right where the two runs come together. It will be nice out tonight so he'll be fine. This Saturday there is a poultry sale, I'll likely take the silkie cockerels. I'm thinking Cappy is a cockerel too, with the other two out, I saw it grabbing at some girls tonight. Not as much or as violent, yet, but I'm assuming 'he' will be developing a taste for the ladies soon.
Yes chicks sure do a lot of sleeping at this age, but they also start to get more hyper too, zooming, flapping, climbing everywhere. 😊 Wow, those primaries are growing fast! 😍

Fizz Bang is such a gorgeous boy, I can't get over his elegance quality! ❤ He must have the best crow ever! Oh that is nice you have poultry sale markets there, I wish we did. Excellent place to unload those cockerels! :D

Well, I am headed off to bed. :D Give those babies some lovin' for me! 💖
 
Yes chicks sure do a lot of sleeping at this age, but they also start to get more hyper too, zooming, flapping, climbing everywhere. 😊 Wow, those primaries are growing fast! 😍

Fizz Bang is such a gorgeous boy, I can't get over his elegance quality! ❤ He must have the best crow ever! Oh that is nice you have poultry sale markets there, I wish we did. Excellent place to unload those cockerels! :D

Well, I am headed off to bed. :D Give those babies some lovin' for me! 💖
Now they are burning through all the feed in the yogurt lid so I added the spaghetti lid back this morning and filled both up. I also had to add the bottle to the waterer, grow little floofs grow!

Fizz Bang was doing so well being out yesterday, I thought his age had helped him settle down. This morning he was ok for the first 20 minutes, then decided to start flogging me. Luckily I had boots on, but this is why he lost his free range privileges before. Foxxy noticed today and came running over and chased him off, as soon as I told her Leave It, she bounced off like she was so pleased with herself 🤣 now I know just to call the dog to save me!! Darn rooster.
 
Now they are burning through all the feed in the yogurt lid so I added the spaghetti lid back this morning and filled both up. I also had to add the bottle to the waterer, grow little floofs grow!

Fizz Bang was doing so well being out yesterday, I thought his age had helped him settle down. This morning he was ok for the first 20 minutes, then decided to start flogging me. Luckily I had boots on, but this is why he lost his free range privileges before. Foxxy noticed today and came running over and chased him off, as soon as I told her Leave It, she bounced off like she was so pleased with herself 🤣 now I know just to call the dog to save me!! Darn rooster.
Oh no, bad Fizz Bang!!! Just when you think they are being a gentleman, they turn into T-Rex! :lol: I think most roosters are always looking to climb the ladder and I guess you should never turn your back on him. Always assume he can go bad. He's too beautiful to be a bad boy, tell him I am disappointed in him!!! :( But yes, at least you have the dog! :lol:
 
Oh no, bad Fizz Bang!!! Just when you think they are being a gentleman, they turn into T-Rex! :lol: I think most roosters are always looking to climb the ladder and I guess you should never turn your back on him. Always assume he can go bad. He's too beautiful to be a bad boy, tell him I am disappointed in him!!! :( But yes, at least you have the dog! :lol:
I told Fizz what you wanted me to tell him, he was totally unphased, he claims he IS a good boy and told me to talk to the tail and walked off.
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And now came over to the shop and is scolding me.
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Talk to the tail.... :lau I love it!! :gig But gosh he is such a pretty boy, look at that face! ❤ Too bad he gets crotchety. :lau If he gets too bad, ship him out here, I want him!!! :love
He is a very striking rooster (striking, get it? Lol!) He has great color and the grey beard, he does make some great yard eye candy.

If my husband wasn't so attached to him, I could just send him your way the next time my dad comes to visit and drives his car across country. 😁🚙🐓
 
Wing photos! They are growing so fast! From morning to evening and evening to morning I can see the growth. I know these baby feathers can be different from the adult feathers, but what part of BBS do these fall into?

The first two photos are of the same chipmunk chick, the third photo is the lighter colored stripey chick and the last two photos are of the same chick that is likely from the chocolate frizzle roo. I think the dark chick has satin feathers which could mean it is from the satin paint hen.
 

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He is a very striking rooster (striking, get it? Lol!) He has great color and the grey beard, he does make some great yard eye candy.

If my husband wasn't so attached to him, I could just send him your way the next time my dad comes to visit and drives his car across country. 😁🚙🐓
Well, hopefully he doesn't get too much more "striking" for you. ;) :gig Seriously though, be careful around him, we can't have you getting hurt! I am glad you and your husband are enjoying him. 😊 (Love the emojis you used to express driving him cross country. :lau )
 
Wing photos! They are growing so fast! From morning to evening and evening to morning I can see the growth. I know these baby feathers can be different from the adult feathers, but what part of BBS do these fall into?

The first two photos are of the same chipmunk chick, the third photo is the lighter colored stripey chick and the last two photos are of the same chick that is likely from the chocolate frizzle roo. I think the dark chick has satin feathers which could mean it is from the satin paint hen.
Wow, they are growing fast! They are going to be gorgeous birds, I can't wait to see how they feather out!
 
Fizz Bang was a very naughty boy this morning. He took flogging me very seriously, and Foxxy means well but is not understanding her role in this situation 🤣 I called her over and she totally ignored Fizz, thinks I'm going to pet her and when I don't she just runs off again. So, not working out like I thought it would ☹️ he doesn't attack if I have something in my hands, so I guess I just need to carry around a feed bag all the time, stinking rooster. Lol!
 

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