Watch my chicks grow!

[kcan2]

Thanks! The pics were taken with my phone with good lighting, a Samsung Galaxy S8. The one overhead shot into the box is my Canon Powershot G7 X point & shoot camera.

Wow, your S8 does way better than mine! Probably a user problem, lol. Please update with more chick pix asap because it just helps make the day better!

 

[drumstick diva]

They will be needing a bigger brooder soon

 

[LittleDragons]

Hello! I really enjoyed posting weekly updates last time I raised chicks two years ago, so I'm back to do it again!

I just received 10 sexed chicks from My Pet Chicken. They *should* all be female. I moved this summer to a lot on 2 acres zoned agricultural. We have no restrictions here, so I could keep a rooster if someone ends up that way. We recently upgraded the coop to a dreamy 8' x 18' monster mansion. My current three hens just turned 2 years old this month. They barely gave us any eggs during their first molt and throughout winter, so it was time to bring in some fresh blood! I plan to keep all 10 until I see what egg colors they lay, then I'll probably choose just 5 to keep and sell the others.

The box arrived from MPC within 36 hours of shipping. The heat pack was still warm and everyone looks great! We have...

1 Super Blue
1 Ancona
2 Olive Eggers
4 Easter Eggers
2 Welsummers

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Everyone had a good first night! Individual photos coming next!

RIP @LittleDragons
Died from to much exposure to cuteness

 

[heidibee]

They will be needing a bigger brooder soon

Yes, I have a much larger 40 square foot pen built that they'll move into when needed. I need to shuffle a few things around in the garage first so that it fits where I want it.

 

[heidibee]

1 Week Old

These little babies are growing fast! They are getting a lot more active and spending more time out from under their heat plate.

Super Blue (1) - This is a jumpy little one! The beard forming is so cute.

Ancona (1) - Still a bit smaller than the rest. Wing feathers are coming in nicely!

Olive Eggers (2) - I just cut their leg bands off today after pics, don't worry! The size difference between these two is drastic. They are so calm when I hold them!

Easter Eggers (4) - The one with the lightest face is SO LOUD. They are fairly calm and let me stroke their backs. The collages show front and back of each.

Welsummers (2) - These two have a big size difference between the two of them as well. The larger one is super jumpy! Larger is up front in first pic and in middle pic. Smaller one is in last pic.

 

[kcan2]

The tall Welsummer pic is my favorite! That one is definitely on the lookout. Thanks for sharing the cuteness!

 

[SurferchickinSB]

1 Week Old

These little babies are growing fast! They are getting a lot more active and spending more time out from under their heat plate.

Super Blue (1) - This is a jumpy little one! The beard forming is so cute.
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Ancona (1) - Still a bit smaller than the rest. Wing feathers are coming in nicely!
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Olive Eggers (2) - I just cut their leg bands off today after pics, don't worry! The size difference between these two is drastic. They are so calm when I hold them!
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Easter Eggers (4) - The one with the lightest face is SO LOUD. They are fairly calm and let me stroke their backs. The collages show front and back of each.
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Welsummers (2) - These two have a big size difference between the two of them as well. The larger one is super jumpy! Larger is up front in first pic and in middle pic. Smaller one is in last pic.
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1 Week Old

These little babies are growing fast! They are getting a lot more active and spending more time out from under their heat plate.

Super Blue (1) - This is a jumpy little one! The beard forming is so cute.
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Ancona (1) - Still a bit smaller than the rest. Wing feathers are coming in nicely!
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Olive Eggers (2) - I just cut their leg bands off today after pics, don't worry! The size difference between these two is drastic. They are so calm when I hold them!
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Easter Eggers (4) - The one with the lightest face is SO LOUD. They are fairly calm and let me stroke their backs. The collages show front and back of each.
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Welsummers (2) - These two have a big size difference between the two of them as well. The larger one is super jumpy! Larger is up front in first pic and in middle pic. Smaller one is in last pic.
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They are all so cute! I really like those two Olive Egger‘s, they are adorable!

 

[Ted_Harrell]

With the Welsummers, they both had the dark stripe behind the eyes, if pure strain then they both should be female....Good luck with the beautiful chicks...

 

[Chloe+chickens=LOVE]

I'm in love with the Ancona