I just hatched out 2/15 Silver Ameraucanas from some shipped eggs (more will be hatched in another month or two) and wanted to keep track of their growth and maybe take notes of some early indicators of gender. They turn 1 week old on Monday, but because of my work schedule, weekly pics will be taken every Sunday, starting tomorrow. They are gonna go outside into the old garden area for the first time tomorrow to explore and enjoy the sunlight. Pics will be taken then so I can get some good clear photos in natural light. The two chicks have very different down colors- one is basically a faint black and white chipmunk looking chick, the other is the more typical brown chipmunk with more clear striping. Interested to see if that has any bearing on whether they turn out to be male or female. So, feel free to follow along as I track these babies' growth and eventual gender reveal! I will be following them until full maturity, adding the new babies when they arrive, and even sharing which ones I decide to keep and add to the breeding program. So excited to have this detailed chronicle of them growing! See you tomorrow with our first pics!
ETA: I also have a thread for both my BBS Ameraucanas and my BBS Wheaten Ameraucanas if you'd like to check those out as well!
ETA: I also have a thread for both my BBS Ameraucanas and my BBS Wheaten Ameraucanas if you'd like to check those out as well!
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