Well I have had these baby chicks for 1 week now and OMG they grow fast! It’s like you go to sleep and wake up the next morning and they grew up! Ok… now you have to understand I have never had chicks before so I am not a knowledgeable farmer on figuring them out – but I will tell you something they ARE fascinating! Like this morning ,,, I had the camera (since it’s been a week) and Rosey was doing this -Rosey dancing? I think she was doing the dust bath but I am not sure.
I think we have 2 roosters (Red and Rusty) and one hen Rosey. So next weekend when we head down south I have on my agenda to purchase another hen – only because it’s the thing to do, I think. I know, I know 15 -25 hens to 1 rooster but heck I can’t do that many and Rosey doesn’t need 2 roosters bugging her. So if I try to even it out it may work and actually I am still not real sure who is who yet.
Finding the roost Here Rosey discovered the roost and sat there. I will tell you this about baby chicks – they are simple, and a joy to watch … very skittish though, but ya know what ! They are happy critters!! We should all strive to be so simple and happy…(but then again that can all change by next week or even tomorrow morning whenever this pecking order thing kicks in)
But for now I have Happy Chicks and I am Happy!
Good to hear the chicks are doing well.
kind regards
Sara from farmingfriends
Your chicks look lovey and very active. I am currently incubating 12 eggs. My first time too. Can’t wait for them to hatch.
I’ve added you to my blogroll so that i can follow your chicks if thats okay
Thank you “beingmaisie”! I would love to follow your blog and the progress of your chicks … how exciting! One day I hope to incubate some eggs also! Can you send me the link to your blog so I can add to my blogroll …what type of chicks do you have?
Debbie
Hi Debbie, sorry i havent got back to you before. My blog is
http://www.beingmaisie.wordpress.com
I have just had 2 chicks hatch from my clutch of 12 eggs which i was disappointed with but as first try i guess its not bad.
I had one black silkie but that has had to go as its feet were deformed and now i have an unknown chick of sex and breed and just yesterday bought 2 more 4 day old chicks to keep Daisy company. these are RIR X Light sussex and are so gorgeous. I’m in the process of taking decents pics of them but they just dont stand still do they?
Gill