When do chicks start to get feathers on their head??

[chickendude9]

ok, i may be the only one in the world that WANTS to baby chicks to grow up.. they are about 3 weeks and their back and wing feathers are really coming in but at what age do they get fully feathered? I also have silkies who are a few days old. When do their feathers come in??

 

[Keltara]

Go the this post on my blog, and you'll see photos of the progression of the chicks growing up. Enjoy!!​

Kelly

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Our Country Chronicles

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[annav410]

Go the this post on my blog, and you'll see photos of the progression of the chicks growing up. Enjoy!!​

Kelly

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Our Country Chronicles

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Loved your blog!

 

[Keltara]

Loved your blog!

Thank you! ♥

 

[debid]

It's variable. 3 out of 4 of mine have head feathering at 4 weeks. The other one is a slow feathering breed and I'm not expecting her to be covered for another two to three weeks. I brood outdoors so they get a wide range of temperature exposure while still having their heat lamp and draft protection. I'm told this makes for faster feathering although for me it's about dust control.

 

[JacqueOCS]

Go the this post on my blog, and you'll see photos of the progression of the chicks growing up. Enjoy!!​

Kelly

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Our Country Chronicles

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Awesome blog, thx for sharing!

 

[Keltara]

Awesome blog, thx for sharing!

Thank you, and you're welcome! ヅ

 

[Keltara]

Awesome blog, thx for sharing!

Thank you, and you're welcome! ヅ

 

[grammym]

Loved your site. Can't believe how quick they are growing, mine are 4 weeks old now and in their big girl coop. I'm a nervous wreck and miss their peeping. I am getting more exercise thought going out to the coop to check on them.

 

[chickendude9]

Thanks!