feemcg Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 The chicks are 3 1/2 weeks old and went out to the growers' run today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 What are the ones that look like bald eagles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Gorgeous Gorgeous Gorgeous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 They are Light Sussex and Exchequer Leghorns, Bron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 It is amazing how quickly they change isn't it. Have you fathomed out the boy/girl ratio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 The Sussex, I still think 2 of each. The Leghorns are still tricky - they've all feathered up the same and have the same size combs although a couple have longer tail feathers - I should get a better idea in the next week or two - once they go outside they grow like mushrooms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 That's them tucked up for their 1st night in the eglu....and I'm sitting here feeling guilty - I always do when I put them out 'cos it must be a huge change for them. Roll on tomorrow morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Lovely looking little things Fee! I'm sure they will be fine cuddled up in the eglu. It'll be like a sleepover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 they look right at home to me. Fab set up and lovely little chicklets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 they're gorgeous fee I'm sure they'll be fine in the eglu ....... they have to grow up and leave home sometime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkwood Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 they are so sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxanne Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Fee, they are so sweet! What will you do with the males? Hope it's not as cold where you are as it is here tonight!! Still they have eachother to keep themselves warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 My gosh, don't they get big quick! Lovely pics, hope they do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Beautiful little chickies Fee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 They're lovely . Amazing how fast they grow . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane 20 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Oh sweet.....how did they get on in the eglu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 Well, they survived their 1st night - I sent OH out in case there was any bad news. I don't know what I was worried about - I've done it half a dozen times before , and not lost a chick yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimW Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 (edited) So sweet, how old will they be when they can go in with the big girls? Edited March 23, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 They look great. Amazing how quickly they grow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucky1 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 They are really SWEET ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorus Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Gorgeous Andrea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 I'll keep one of each breed - provided I get girls, and sell/give away the rest. I usually introduce them in the garden from about 10-12 weeks, although the big girls can already see them through the mesh. After a week or so of being out together during the day, but sleeping separately, they'll be introduced permanently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...