They have arrived!

[booth2010]

Email said they’d arrive tomorrow, got the call this morning from the post office saying they were here. All 10 appear happy and healthy. Within minutes of being in the brooder they were all drinking and they have all found the food and have eaten quite a bit. The order was for a total of 8; 2 Plymouth barred rock, 2 speckled Sussex, 2 RIR, and 2 golden comets. I received 10, they added a 3rd Plymouth barred rock and a 3rd RIR. They are chirping up a storm and love playing on the MHP. I’ve checked for pasty but twice and so far it’s all good. I will be putting some ACV in their water tonight once I buy some. Here is a pic:


So far 2 have been named, the largest one has been named Fluff and for whatever reason one of the golden comets has the name Pete. Keep in mind they should all be female but that’s just what my 22yr old sister had pop in her brain... maybe she senses it’s a roo lol. I will try to take individual pictures soon.

 

[N F C]

New little chicks are so exciting! Glad they made it to you fine!

 

[KikiLeigh02]

Congrats! Glad they made it safe & sound!

 

[booth2010]

So far so good! No pasty butt and I just checked on em, they’re all under the MHP sleeping. I emptied and refilled the food and water containers. Will check on em tomorrow morning before work.

 

[booth2010]

Checked on them all this morning, still at 10/10. One of the barred rocks had pasty butt so I cleaned her off. Everyone is still very active and eating/drinking.

 

[imneva]

Yay!!

 

[Trux]

Email said they’d arrive tomorrow, got the call this morning from the post office saying they were here. All 10 appear happy and healthy. Within minutes of being in the brooder they were all drinking and they have all found the food and have eaten quite a bit. The order was for a total of 8; 2 Plymouth barred rock, 2 speckled Sussex, 2 RIR, and 2 golden comets. I received 10, they added a 3rd Plymouth barred rock and a 3rd RIR. They are chirping up a storm and love playing on the MHP. I’ve checked for pasty but twice and so far it’s all good. I will be putting some ACV in their water tonight once I buy some. Here is a pic:
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So far 2 have been named, the largest one has been named Fluff and for whatever reason one of the golden comets has the name Pete. Keep in mind they should all be female but that’s just what my 22yr old sister had pop in her brain... maybe she senses it’s a roo lol. I will try to take individual pictures soon.

Pete is no worse than naming your girl Harris. I'm sure it will get some interesting comments later on. Where did you order from??

 

[Chick Chick McGee]

Aww! Enjoy them while their still little puff balls!

 

[booth2010]

Pete is no worse than naming your girl Harris. I'm sure it will get some interesting comments later on. Where did you order from??

I ordered them from chickensforbackyards.com

 

[lilmillefleur]

I ordered them from chickensforbackyards.com

that company name bothers me...ripoff!!! lol!
Also be prepared for some extra roosters...hatcheries sometimes add them as the 'packing peanuts.'
Good luck and congrats with the new chicks!!