Sumatra babies - 1 day old to current - come along and watch me grow!

[fluffycrow]

11 weeks old:

Boy do they grow fast! They are taking shape now and their feather definition is really coming in. Thunder is such a handsome and mellow cockerel. He lets me pet him and all three come running to see me when I visit them with a handful of food. Thunder even came and sat on my hand without me picking him up.

I have a feeling maturity will look good on him

 

[JellybeanJean]

He will be a proud looking male for sure!

 

[TwoCrows]

11 weeks old:

Boy do they grow fast! They are taking shape now and their feather definition is really coming in. Thunder is such a handsome and mellow cockerel. He lets me pet him and all three come running to see me when I visit them with a handful of food. Thunder even came and sat on my hand without me picking him up.

Wow, they sure grow fast don't they?! He's going to be a very handsome boy!

 

[JellybeanJean]

12 weeks old:

Just on que, Thunder is starting to crow! It's been a busy week getting my old garden prepped for them to move into. I got the Hoopty Coop mostly constructed. Now I need to move the coop in and work on that. They will be fine in the tractor for now. It's 5x8 so there is plenty of room for the 3 of them.

 

[TwoCrows]

12 weeks old:

Just on que, Thunder is starting to crow! It's been a busy week getting my old garden prepped for them to move into. I got the Hoopty Coop mostly constructed. Now I need to move the coop in and work on that. They will be fine in the tractor for now. It's 5x8 so there is plenty of room for the 3 of them.

They are so grown up, very pretty!

 

[cute chicks here]

I was fortunate enough to be gifted these four beautiful Sumatra chicks. 3 black and one blue. I thought it would be fun to share with you their growth from 1 day old to current. This is my first time with this rare breed. So far they are very curious and love hanging out with their Mama. They crawl all over my hand and jump on my arms, shoulders, and head!

I originally named them to be all girls - just in hopes the universe was listening. I really don't know though. So there is: Clover (originally orange, but now green leg band), Rachel (no leg band), Thumbelina (pink leg band) - who now I call Thunder because I think it's really a boy, and the little blue girl Peggy Sue.

Please enjoy the photos.

They are 3 weeks old now. I will add more as they grow.

They are adorable. I have 3 week old chicks myself.

 

[JellybeanJean]

Week 13:

I know people feel it's some what controversial, but I put a no crow collar on Thunder. I am allowed to have roosters where I live, but also want to keep the peace with my neighbors. He is still a bit upset at me about it, but he seemed to be eating, drinking, and getting along fine with it on.

It's interesting to see his trail feathers coming in completed to the girls. All three of them you can see some definition in their small combs.

Still gorgeous and majestic!

 

[TwoCrows]

Week 13:

I know people feel it's some what controversial, but I put a no crow collar on Thunder. I am allowed to have roosters where I live, but also want to keep the peace with my neighbors. He is still a bit upset at me about it, but he seemed to be eating, drinking, and getting along fine with it on.

It's interesting to see his trail feathers coming in completed to the girls. All three of them you can see some definition in their small combs.

Still gorgeous and majestic!

Beautiful!

 

[JellybeanJean]

Beedee dep beedee dep beedee dep.... Breaking news!!!

A little Johnny Cash anyone?

Peggy Sue is a boy!!! ....Saddle feathers!

I will need to re-home one of the boys - or - all three just to keep them together. If anyone is interested please contact me: [email protected]

Oakdale, MN

 

[JellybeanJean]

I'm happy to say that the 3 Sumatras found a new loving home. I'll miss them.