They arrived!

[Kiwiheather]

I rescued the baby chicks from the laundry basket and have converted a bunny hutch on the patio to house them for now. Any ideas on sex/breed/age? they do have feathers on their feet. They seem pretty bold and not afraid of much, and seem pretty content with their space. Any input is appreciated. Never had chickens before an hour ago!

 

[ChickyLove]

They are just absolutely CUTE!! I'm not sure what they are though?

 

[theoldchick]

Good for you!

 

[Kiwiheather]

Also, the darker one is laying in the feed bowl, scratching and eating and trying to roll, is this normal?? I am a new worried chick momma!

 

[ChickyLove]

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Sounds like it's trying to take a dustbath in the food dish!

 

[peepblessed]

Be careful! Chickens are very addicting!

 

[Kiwiheather]

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Sounds like it's trying to take a dustbath in the food dish!

That's what it looks like, I was just making sure! Guess they couldn't really roll in anything where they were kept before. Thanks

 

[spaceranger]

They look very much like my Pekins (bantam cochins)

heres one of my lil girls for you to compare with x

 

[Kiwiheather]

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Oh yes they do!! Thank you! They are sooo cute!!! How old is yours? I was told these are a month but I am thinking maybe younger?

 

[erinangele]

I'm thinking they are between 2 and 3 weeks old based on what mine looked like at that age. (Mine are 5 1/2 weeks now and fully feathered). They are adorable!!!